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Chocolate Peanut Butter Swirl Cookies

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  • Author: samahkitchen
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Total Time: 27 minutes
  • Yield: 18 cookies 1x
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

These Chocolate Peanut Butter Swirl Cookies combine the best of both worlds—deep chocolate flavor and creamy peanut butter in every bite. With a soft and chewy texture, these cookies are perfect for peanut butter and chocolate lovers alike!


Ingredients

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For the Chocolate Cookie Dough:

  • 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • 1/2 cup chocolate chips (optional, for extra richness)

For the Peanut Butter Swirl:

  • 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

 Prepare the Peanut Butter Swirl

  1. In a small bowl, mix peanut butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  2. Set aside to slightly firm up while preparing the cookie dough.

2. Make the Chocolate Cookie Dough

  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
  2. In a large bowl, beat butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy (2 minutes).
  3. Mix in egg, vanilla extract, and milk until combined.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Stir in chocolate chips (if using).

3. Swirl the Doughs Together

  1. Drop small spoonfuls of peanut butter mixture randomly over the chocolate cookie dough.
  2. Gently fold and swirl the doughs together—don’t overmix, so the swirls remain visible.

4. Shape & Bake the Cookies

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Scoop 1 ½ tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto the baking sheet, spacing them 2 inches apart.
  3. Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until edges are set but centers are still soft.
  4. Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • For extra peanut butter flavor, press a few peanut butter chips into the cookies before baking.
  • Want a crunchy texture? Use chunky peanut butter instead of creamy.
  • Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 2 months.