Description
These Chocolate Peanut Butter Swirl Cookies combine the rich flavors of chocolate and creamy peanut butter in a beautifully swirled dough. Soft in the center with slightly crisp edges, these cookies offer a perfect balance of sweetness and texture, making them an irresistible treat for any occasion.
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 prevents sticking and ensures even browning of your Chocolate Peanut Butter Swirl Cookies.
- 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 sugar and brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined. Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until just combined. Set aside.
- Prepare the Peanut Butter Dough: In another medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. 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. Gradually incorporate the dry ingredients until just combined.
- Create the Swirl Effect: Take equal portions of each dough (about 2 tablespoons each) and gently roll them together in your hands. Be careful not to overmix—you want to maintain distinct swirls. Place the combined dough balls on prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake to Perfection: Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are set but centers still look slightly soft. The cookies will continue cooking on the hot pan after removal. Let cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Use room temperature butter and eggs for a better texture.
- Work quickly when combining doughs to preserve the swirl pattern.
- Use a cookie scoop to ensure uniform cookie size for even baking.
- Avoid overbaking to keep cookies soft and chewy.
- Cookies continue to cook slightly after being removed from the oven.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes per batch
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Chocolate cookies, peanut butter, swirl cookies, dessert, baked cookies, chocolate peanut butter
