Chocolate Peanut Butter Swirl Cookies Recipe
These Chocolate Peanut Butter Swirl Cookies blend rich chocolate dough with creamy peanut butter dough to create a visually stunning and irresistibly delicious treat. Perfectly balanced in flavor and texture, these cookies offer a soft center with slightly crisp edges, ideal for satisfying sweet cravings or sharing at gatherings.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes per batch
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Desserts
- 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 baking.
- Make the Chocolate Dough: In a medium bowl, whisk flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. In a larger bowl, cream softened butter with granulated and brown sugar until light and fluffy (about 3-4 minutes). Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until combined, then gradually mix in dry ingredients until just combined.
- Prepare the Peanut Butter Dough: Whisk flour, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl. In a large bowl, cream softened butter with sugars until fluffy. Add peanut butter and mix well. Beat in the egg and vanilla until smooth, then gradually fold in the dry ingredients until combined.
- Create the Swirl Effect: Take equal portions (about 2 tablespoons) of each dough and gently roll together by hand without overmixing to maintain swirls. Place the combined balls on prepared baking sheets, spacing 2 inches apart.
- Bake to Perfection: Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are set but centers remain slightly soft. Allow cookies to cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
Notes
- For an extra decadent treat, add mini chocolate chips to the peanut butter dough or chopped peanuts to the chocolate dough.
- Natural peanut butter can be used, but adjust the flour slightly if dough becomes too wet.
- These cookies freeze well—wrap individually in plastic wrap and store in freezer bags for up to 3 months.
- Dough can be prepared ahead and refrigerated for up to 3 days before baking.
- Room temperature ingredients yield the best texture.
- Use a cookie scoop for consistent cookie sizes and even baking.
- Don’t overbake; cookies should look slightly underdone when removed from oven.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 110mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1.5g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
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