Chocolate Peanut Butter Swirl Cookies Recipe
These Chocolate Peanut Butter Swirl Cookies combine the rich flavors of chocolate and creamy peanut butter in a soft, chewy cookie with a beautiful marbled appearance. Perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth, these cookies balance the sweetness of chocolate with the nutty richness of peanut butter in every bite.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 32 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Chocolate Cookie Dough
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Peanut Butter Swirl
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Prepare Chocolate Dough: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. In a separate large bowl, beat softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add egg and vanilla extract to the butter mixture and beat until well combined. Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until a smooth dough forms.
- Prepare Peanut Butter Mixture: In a small bowl, combine creamy peanut butter, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Stir until smooth and creamy.
- Form and Swirl Cookies: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Take spoonfuls of chocolate dough and peanut butter mixture and place them alternately on the baking sheet. Using a toothpick or skewer, gently swirl the peanut butter into the chocolate dough to create a marbled effect—do not overmix to maintain the swirl pattern.
- Bake Cookies: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes or until the edges are set but the centers are still soft. Remove from the oven and allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Do not overmix the peanut butter and chocolate dough swirl to keep a distinct marbled appearance.
- Using room temperature butter helps create a smoother dough.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- For a crunchier cookie, bake an additional 1-2 minutes, being careful not to burn.
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