Chocolate Peanut Butter Swirl Cookies Recipe
Delight in the perfect union of rich chocolate and creamy peanut butter with these Chocolate Peanut Butter Swirl Cookies. Featuring distinct swirls of chocolate and peanut butter doughs, these cookies are tender, flavorful, and visually stunning. Perfect for sharing or indulging in a sweet treat, they combine classic flavors in a simple, easy-to-follow recipe.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes per batch
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Chocolate Dough
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Peanut Butter Dough
- ¾ cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- ½ cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare for Baking: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two large baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even browning.
- Make the Chocolate Dough: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. In a separate large bowl, cream the softened butter with granulated and brown sugars until light and fluffy (about 3-4 minutes). Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until fully combined. Gradually incorporate the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined. Set the dough aside.
- Prepare the Peanut Butter Dough: Whisk the flour, baking soda, and salt in a separate medium bowl. In a large bowl, cream the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until fluffy. Add the peanut butter and mix until smooth. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract, then gradually add the dry ingredients until just combined.
- Create the Swirl Effect: Take equal portions (about 2 tablespoons) of each dough and gently roll them together by hand to form swirled balls, being careful not to overmix. Place the combined dough balls on the prepared baking sheets, spacing about 2 inches apart.
- Bake to Perfection: Bake the cookies for 10-12 minutes, until edges are set but centers still look slightly soft. Remove from oven and let cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Add mini chocolate chips to the peanut butter dough or chopped peanuts to the chocolate dough for extra decadence.
- Natural peanut butter can be substituted but may require adjusting the flour slightly if the dough gets too wet.
- Cookies freeze well; wrap individually in plastic wrap, store in freezer bags for up to 3 months.
- Dough can be made ahead and refrigerated for up to 3 days before baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1.5g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
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