Peanut Butter Brownie Cookies
Peanut Butter Brownie Cookies are a delightful treat that perfectly merges the fudgy richness of brownies with the creamy goodness of peanut butter. These soft, chewy cookies feature a beautiful marbled appearance and are bursting with flavor, making them an irresistible dessert for gatherings or a cozy night in. Whip up a batch to indulge your sweet tooth and impress friends and family alike!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition before stirring in vanilla extract.
- Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until just combined.
- Fold in the peanut butter gently to create swirls in the dough.
- Drop spoonfuls of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spaced about two inches apart. Bake for 10–12 minutes until puffed but soft in the center.
- Allow cookies to cool slightly on wire racks before enjoying.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Customize by adding chocolate chips or nuts for extra texture. For gluten-free options, substitute regular flour with gluten-free all-purpose flour blend.