How to Create Perfect Swirled Brownie Cookies

Perfect Chocolate Melting

Low, slow melting prevents scorching and ensures silky-smooth chocolate incorporation.

Ideal Dough Consistency

Proper chilling creates a workable dough that maintains its fudgy texture during baking.

Swirl Technique

Gentle, deliberate swirling creates beautiful marbling without overmixing the distinct flavors.

Precise Baking Timing

Removing cookies while centers remain soft achieves the perfect brownie-like interior.

Baking Tips

For the most dramatic swirl pattern, make sure the peanut butter mixture is not too runny.

Chilling the dough is crucial—it prevents the cookies from spreading too much and maintains their brownie-like texture.

The cookies will look slightly underdone when removed from the oven but will continue to set as they cool.

For extra peanut butter flavor, add 1/2 cup of peanut butter chips to the dough along with the chocolate chips.

Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 3 months.

For a more complex flavor, try using dark chocolate instead of semi-sweet.

Swirled Brownie Cookies with a Peanut Butter Twist

Name: Swirled Brownie Cookies with a Peanut Butter Twist
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 37 min
Yield: 24 cookies
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter; 4 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped; 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips, divided; 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar; 1 cup packed brown sugar; 4 large eggs, room temperature; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 3/4 cup creamy peanut butter; 1/4 cup powdered sugar; 2 tablespoons milk

These decadent Swirled Brownie Cookies combine the fudgy richness of brownies with the classic comfort of cookies, elevated with beautiful peanut butter swirls throughout. Each bite delivers an irresistible combination of chocolatey goodness and nutty peanut butter flavor, creating a striking dessert that's as visually impressive as it is delicious. Perfect for chocolate lovers who appreciate the timeless chocolate-peanut butter pairing.

Prep Time

25 Minutes

Cook Time

12 Minutes

Total Time

37 Minutes

Chef

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Ingredients

Custard Cream

1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter

4 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped

2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips, divided

1 1/2 cups granulated sugar

1 cup packed brown sugar

4 large eggs, room temperature

2 teaspoons vanilla extract

2 cups all-purpose flour

1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder

1 teaspoon baking powder

1/2 teaspoon salt

3/4 cup creamy peanut butter

1/4 cup powdered sugar

2 tablespoons milk

Instructions

In a medium saucepan over low heat, melt the butter, unsweetened chocolate, and 1 cup of chocolate chips, stirring frequently until smooth. Remove from heat and allow to cool for 10 minutes.

In a large bowl, whisk together granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract until well combined.

Gradually whisk the cooled chocolate mixture into the sugar-egg mixture until fully incorporated.

In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.

Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined. Fold in the remaining cup of chocolate chips.

Cover the dough and refrigerate for at least 1 hour (or up to overnight) until firm enough to handle.

While the dough chills, prepare the peanut butter swirl by mixing peanut butter, powdered sugar, and milk until smooth. Transfer to a piping bag or zip-top bag with corner snipped.

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.

Scoop chilled dough using a 2-tablespoon cookie scoop and place on prepared baking sheets, spacing cookies about 2 inches apart.

Slightly flatten each dough ball with your palm, then pipe a small spiral of peanut butter mixture on top of each.

Use a toothpick or skewer to gently swirl the peanut butter into the chocolate dough, creating a marbled effect.

Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are set but centers remain slightly soft. Do not overbake.

Allow cookies to cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.

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