Description
These Peanut Butter Brownie Swirl Cookies combine the rich, fudgy flavor of brownie mix with the creamy, nutty taste of peanut butter. Soft and chewy with a slight crunch on the edges, these cookies are perfect for peanut butter lovers looking for a quick and delicious treat. The addition of optional chocolate chips adds an extra layer of chocolatey goodness to each bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients
- 1 box brownie mix (for a 9×9″ pan, 18.5 oz)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup peanut butter (creamy or chunky)
- 1/2 cup butter (softened)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Optional
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent the cookies from sticking.
- Mix base ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the brownie mix, peanut butter, softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar. Stir these ingredients together until they are fully blended and form a consistent mixture.
- Add eggs and dry ingredients: Crack in the large egg and add vanilla extract, then gradually stir in the flour, baking soda, and salt until a cohesive cookie dough forms.
- Shape cookies: Using a spoon, drop rounded spoonfuls of the dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing each about 2 inches apart to allow room for spreading.
- Add chocolate chips: If you choose to use chocolate chips, gently fold them into the dough before scooping out the cookies to evenly distribute them.
- Bake: Place the baking sheet in the oven and bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are set and the tops show slight cracks, indicating doneness.
- Cool: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes to firm up, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely before serving.
Notes
- Peanut butter can be creamy or chunky based on preference.
- Chocolate chips are optional but add extra chocolate flavor.
- Do not overbake to keep cookies soft and chewy.
- Cookies can be stored in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
- For a gluten-free option, use a gluten-free brownie mix and gluten-free flour.
