Description
Indulgent Peanut Butter Brownie Cookies blend rich chocolate and creamy peanut butter into one irresistible treat. Chocolate lovers will savor each fudgy, melt-in-your-mouth bite that promises pure dessert satisfaction.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- ½ cup peanut butter (creamy or crunchy)
Sweeteners:
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar, packed
Flavor and Texture Enhancers:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup peanut butter chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper, creating a non-stick surface for your decadent cookies.
- Carefully melt chocolate and butter together in a microwave-safe bowl, using short intervals and stirring between each to achieve a silky, glossy texture. Allow the mixture to cool slightly to prevent scrambling the eggs.
- In a spacious mixing bowl, vigorously whisk together granulated and brown sugars with eggs and vanilla extract until the mixture becomes smooth and slightly pale, creating a rich base for the cookies.
- Gently fold the cooled chocolate mixture into the sugar blend, ensuring a uniform and glossy consistency that will provide deep chocolate undertones.
- In a separate bowl, sift together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt to eliminate any potential lumps and create a fine, even dry ingredient mixture.
- Gradually incorporate the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring carefully until a thick, luxurious chocolate dough forms with a velvety texture.
- Introduce dollops of peanut butter across the surface of the dough, using a knife or spatula to create elegant swirls without fully integrating the peanut butter, maintaining distinct flavor pockets.
- Using a cookie scoop or spoon, distribute the dough onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving ample space between each cookie to allow for spreading during baking.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, watching for set edges and slightly soft centers, which indicate the perfect fudgy brownie-like consistency of these indulgent cookies.
Notes
- Chocolate Melting Magic: Ensure a smooth chocolate-butter blend by using low microwave power and stirring between intervals to prevent burning.
- Peanut Butter Swirl Technique: For a beautiful marble effect, use a toothpick or knife to create gentle swirls without fully incorporating the peanut butter.
- Gluten-Free Adaptation: Replace wheat flour with a cup-for-cup gluten-free blend to make the cookies suitable for those with wheat sensitivities.
- Storage Sweet Spot: Keep cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days, separating layers with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 100 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg