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Chocolate Peanut Butter Swirl Cookies Recipe

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  • Author: Isabella
  • Total Time: 26 minutes
  • Yield: About 24 cookies 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

These Chocolate Peanut Butter Swirl Cookies combine the rich flavors of smooth peanut butter and deep cocoa in a delightful swirled cookie. Soft and chewy with a perfect balance of sweetness and slight saltiness, these cookies are easy to make and perfect for any chocolate and peanut butter lover.

Ingredients

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Wet Ingredients

  • 1 cup salted butter, at room temperature
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 3/4 cup white sugar
  • 1 cup smooth peanut butter
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Dry Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
  2. Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, beat the room temperature butter, white sugar, and brown sugar together until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes. This will ensure a creamy and airy base.
  3. Add Peanut Butter: Incorporate the smooth peanut butter into the creamed mixture and mix until well combined, creating a rich peanut butter base.
  4. Mix in Eggs and Vanilla: Add the eggs and vanilla extract, mixing until fully blended to contribute moisture and flavor.
  5. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt to evenly distribute the leavening and seasonings.
  6. Mix Dry into Wet: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet peanut butter mixture, stirring just until no flour streaks remain to avoid overmixing and tough cookies.
  7. Divide Dough: Split the dough into two equal portions, setting one half aside for plain peanut butter dough.
  8. Add Cocoa Powder: To the remaining half of the dough, add the cocoa powder and mix thoroughly until a uniform chocolate dough is formed.
  9. Swirl Doughs Together: Rip off portions of each dough and press them together to form a large ball, then tear and press the ball several times to create a beautiful chocolate and peanut butter swirl pattern without fully blending them.
  10. Form Cookies: Scoop the swirled dough into approx 3 tablespoon-sized balls and place them 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheet to allow room for spreading.
  11. Bake: Bake the cookies for about 11 minutes or until the bottoms are golden brown. The cookies will look puffed up initially but will flatten as they cool.
  12. Cool: Allow the cookies to cool completely on the baking sheet before transferring to a wire rack or serving to ensure they set properly and maintain their texture.

Notes

  • Room temperature butter is crucial for proper creaming and cookie texture.
  • Do not overmix the dough once the flour is added to keep cookies tender.
  • Use parchment paper for easy cleanup and to prevent cookies from sticking.
  • If desired, chilling the dough for 30 minutes can help control spreading but is not necessary.
  • Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 11 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Keywords: Chocolate Peanut Butter Swirl Cookies, peanut butter cookies, chocolate swirl cookies, chewy cookies, easy cookie recipe, homemade cookies

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