Description
Indulgent peanut butter swirl brownie cookies blend rich chocolate with creamy peanut butter in a delightful dessert fusion. Chocolate and peanut butter lovers will savor each blissful, fudgy bite of these irresistible treats.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup (190g) chocolate chips
- 2 large eggs
- 3/4 cup (171g) unrefined cane sugar
- 3/4 cup + 2 tablespoons (114g) all purpose flour
- 1/4 cup (20g) Dutched cocoa powder
- 1/3 cup (74g) plant based butter
Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon instant coffee granules or espresso powder
- 1/4 cup (64g) runny, natural peanut butter
Dry Ingredients:
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
Instructions
- Prepare eggs by submerging in warm water for 10 minutes to reach optimal mixing temperature.
- Whip eggs and sugar in a stand mixer using the whisk attachment at medium-high speed until the mixture becomes light, foamy, and thick, approximately 5 minutes.
- Melt chocolate chips and butter in a microwave-safe bowl, using 30-second intervals and stirring between each burst. Optional: incorporate instant coffee or espresso powder for enhanced depth, then allow to cool slightly.
- Incorporate vanilla extract into the sugar-egg mixture, blending thoroughly.
- Gently fold the cooled chocolate mixture into the egg blend, ensuring complete integration. Sift cocoa powder and flour, then mix until just combined, creating a smooth dough.
- Let the dough rest at room temperature for 30 minutes to thicken and develop consistency.
- Preheat oven to 350F and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Portion cookie dough using a 1.5 tablespoon scoop, placing 8 portions per sheet with adequate spacing.
- Add a half teaspoon of peanut butter to each dough ball, using a chopstick to create elegant swirl patterns without overmixing.
- Bake at 350F for 5-6 minutes, monitoring center consistency. Gently reshape with a spoon if needed for uniform circles.
- Allow cookies to rest on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a cooling rack. Repeat baking process for remaining dough.
- Store completely cooled cookies in a single layer within an airtight container at room temperature, avoiding additional wrapping to preserve the peanut butter swirl.
Notes
- Customize egg temperature by using warm water to help ingredients blend smoothly and create a more consistent batter texture.
- Control chocolate melting by using short microwave bursts and stirring between intervals to prevent burning and achieve a silky smooth mixture.
- Avoid overmixing the dough to maintain a tender, chewy cookie consistency that doesn’t become tough or dense.
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 20mg