Description
Indulge in the bliss of Chocolate Peanut Butter Swirl Cookies, where rich chocolate meets creamy peanut butter in a delightful treat. With a perfect balance of crunch and melt-in-your-mouth goodness, these cookies are ideal for cozy evenings or impressing guests. Whip them up effortlessly, and relish the sweet aroma that fills your kitchen as they bake. These cookies not only taste heavenly but also look stunning with their beautiful swirls—perfect for any dessert table!
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar (packed)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1/2 cup smooth peanut butter
- 1 large egg (room temperature)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, and cocoa powder until combined.
- In another bowl, cream together softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until fluffy (3-5 minutes).
- Add the egg and vanilla extract to the creamed mixture; mix until smooth.
- Gradually incorporate the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Fold in chocolate chips and half of the peanut butter. Drop spoonfuls of remaining peanut butter on top and swirl gently using a knife.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized balls onto prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are crisp but centers are soft.
- Cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to wire racks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg