Chocolate-Peanut Butter Swirl Cookies Recipe
These decadent Chocolate-Peanut Butter Swirl Cookies combine rich chocolate chips with a creamy peanut butter swirl to create a perfect balance of flavors in every bite. Soft, chewy, and incredibly indulgent, these cookies are ideal for peanut butter lovers looking for a delightful homemade treat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 18 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert; Cookies
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Cookie Dough
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
Peanut Butter Swirl
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon milk (or more if needed)
Instructions
- Prepare Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, use a mixer to cream the softened butter with granulated sugar and brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add Egg and Vanilla: Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing on low speed until just combined, be careful not to overmix.
- Add Chocolate Chips: Fold in the chocolate chips evenly throughout the dough.
- Make Peanut Butter Swirl: In a small bowl, stir together the peanut butter, powdered sugar, and milk. Adjust milk quantity to achieve a smooth, spreadable consistency.
- Form Cookies: Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of cookie dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Dollop a small spoonful of the peanut butter mixture on top of each dough mound.
- Swirl Peanut Butter: Using a toothpick or skewer, swirl the peanut butter and dough gently to create a marbled effect without blending completely.
- Bake: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake the cookies for 10-12 minutes until edges are lightly golden but centers remain soft.
- Cool: Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For a crunchier cookie, bake an additional 1-2 minutes.
- You can substitute creamy peanut butter with natural peanut butter but mix well before using.
- Chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking to prevent spreading if desired.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 160 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 90 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg
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