Chocolate Peanut Butter Swirl Cookies
Savor the rich flavors of these Chocolate Peanut Butter Swirl Cookies, where creamy peanut butter meets decadent chocolate in every delightful bite.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ¾ cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup creamy or crunchy peanut butter
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream softened butter with granulated and brown sugars until fluffy. Mix in vanilla extract.
- Beat in the egg and peanut butter until fully combined.
- Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined. Stir in chocolate chips.
- Drop spoonfuls of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing them about two inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are set and centers remain soft. Cool on sheets for five minutes before transferring to wire racks.
Notes
- For a different flavor profile, substitute semi-sweet chocolate chips with dark or white chocolate chips.
- Add chopped nuts or sprinkle sea salt on top before baking for added texture and flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (25g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg