Description
Delight in these Peanut Butter Brownie Swirl Cookies, combining rich brownie mix flavors with creamy peanut butter for a perfectly chewy and decadent treat. With a golden edge and slightly cracked top, these cookies offer a delicious twist on classic brownies, enhanced by optional chocolate chips for extra indulgence.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 box brownie mix (for a 9×9″ pan, 18.5 oz)
- 1/2 cup peanut butter (creamy or chunky)
- 1/2 cup butter (softened)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
- Combine base ingredients: In a large bowl, mix together the brownie mix, peanut butter, softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until all ingredients are well combined into a smooth mixture.
- Add egg and vanilla: Incorporate the large egg and vanilla extract into the mixture, followed by stirring in the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt until a cohesive cookie dough forms.
- Form cookies: Drop rounded spoonfuls of the cookie dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing each about 2 inches apart to allow room for spreading during baking.
- Fold in chocolate chips: If using, gently fold the chocolate chips into the dough on the baking sheet or incorporate them during dough formation before dropping spoonfuls.
- Bake cookies: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake the cookies for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are set and the tops show slight cracks indicating doneness.
- Cool cookies: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes to firm up, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely before serving.
Notes
- Use either creamy or chunky peanut butter depending on your textural preference.
- Do not overbake; cookies should be slightly soft in the center when removed from the oven to maintain chewiness.
- Optional chocolate chips add a delightful burst of chocolate but can be omitted or substituted with nuts.
- The dough may be slightly sticky; chilling it for 15-20 minutes before baking can help with handling.
- Store cooled cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
