Chocolate Peanut Butter Swirl Cookies Recipe
These Chocolate Peanut Butter Swirl Cookies marry rich chocolate with creamy peanut butter in a beautifully swirled cookie that is soft, chewy, and packed with flavor. Perfect for satisfying sweet cravings or sharing at gatherings, they combine the best of both worlds in every bite.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes per batch
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- 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 browning of the 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 and brown sugar for 3-4 minutes until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract. Gradually incorporate 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 softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until fluffy. Add peanut butter and mix until smooth. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract. Gradually mix in 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 by hand, taking care not to overmix to maintain distinct swirls. Place the combined dough balls on the prepared baking sheets spaced about 2 inches apart.
- Bake to Perfection: Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are set but centers appear slightly soft. Remove from oven and let cookies cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For extra decadence, add mini chocolate chips to the peanut butter dough or chopped peanuts to the chocolate dough.
- Natural peanut butter can be used, but you might need to slightly adjust the flour if dough becomes too wet.
- Cookies freeze well; wrap individually in plastic wrap and store in freezer bags for up to 3 months.
- The dough can be prepared ahead and refrigerated for up to 3 days before baking.
Keywords: Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookies, Swirl Cookies, Chocolate Cookies, Peanut Butter Cookies, Baking, Dessert, Easy Cookie Recipe
