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A cross-section of an Irresistible Chocolate Peanut Butter Swirl Cookie showing the rich, fudgy chocolate exterior and creamy peanut butter swirl filling.

Chocolate Peanut Butter Swirl Cookies


  • Author: recipebychefs.com
  • Total Time: 32 min
  • Yield: 24 cookies 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A recipe for cookies featuring a swirl of chocolate and peanut butter.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/4 cup milk

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  5. Divide the dough in half.
  6. To one half, mix in the creamy peanut butter until fully incorporated.
  7. To the second half, mix in the cocoa powder and milk until fully incorporated.
  8. Drop rounded tablespoons of both doughs randomly onto the prepared baking sheets, alternating between chocolate and peanut butter doughs.
  9. Use a knife or toothpick to gently swirl the two doughs together once or twice on each cookie. Do not overmix the swirl.
  10. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges are set.
  11. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • For a more defined swirl, chill both doughs for 30 minutes before scooping.
  • You can use crunchy peanut butter if you prefer texture in your cookies.
  • Prep Time: 20 min
  • Cook Time: 12 min
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cookie
  • Calories: 180
  • Sugar: 15
  • Sodium: 100
  • Fat: 10
  • Saturated Fat: 5
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5
  • Trans Fat: 0
  • Carbohydrates: 22
  • Fiber: 1
  • Protein: 3
  • Cholesterol: 25

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