Chocolate Peanut Butter Swirl Cookies Recipe
Delight in these delicious Chocolate Peanut Butter Swirl Cookies, featuring a perfect blend of rich chocolate and creamy peanut butter doughs swirled together to create visually stunning and irresistibly tasty treats. Baked to soft-centered perfection with crispy edges, these cookies are ideal for any occasion.
- 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 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. This will prevent the cookies from sticking and ensure they brown evenly.
- 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 the granulated and brown sugars until light and fluffy, which takes about 3-4 minutes. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until fully combined. Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture and stir until just incorporated. Set this dough aside.
- Prepare the Peanut Butter Dough: In another medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. In a large bowl, cream the softened butter with granulated and brown sugars until fluffy. Add the peanut butter and blend until smooth. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract. Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until they are just combined.
- Create the Swirl Effect: Take equal portions of each dough (approximately 2 tablespoons each) and gently roll them together in your hands. Take care not to overmix to preserve the distinct swirl pattern. Place the combined dough balls on the prepared baking sheets, making sure to space them about 2 inches apart to allow for spreading.
- Bake to Perfection: Bake the cookies for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are set but the centers still look slightly soft. Remember, the cookies will continue to cook on the hot baking sheet after removal from the oven. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Be careful not to overmix the doughs when creating the swirl to maintain the beautiful pattern.
- If you prefer a stronger peanut butter flavor, you can slightly increase the peanut butter amount to ⅔ cup.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- For a softer cookie, slightly underbake by a minute and allow to cool on the baking sheet.
- Using parchment paper can prevent the cookies from sticking and promote even baking.
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