Peanut Butter Chocolate Swirl Cookies are a delicious combination of creamy peanut butter and rich chocolate in every bite. The swirl pattern adds a fun and visually appealing twist to these soft, chewy cookies. It’s the perfect treat for peanut butter and chocolate lovers!
Here’s how you can make Peanut Butter Chocolate Swirl Cookies:
Peanut Butter Chocolate Swirl Cookies Recipe
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup peanut butter (creamy or chunky)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup chocolate chips (semi-sweet or milk chocolate, your choice)
Instructions:
1. Preheat the Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
2. Prepare the Cookie Dough:
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter, peanut butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smooth and fluffy. This should take about 2-3 minutes using an electric mixer.
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Stir in the vanilla extract.
3. Combine Dry Ingredients:
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until combined.
4. Make the Chocolate Swirl:
- In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the chocolate chips in the microwave in 20-30 second increments, stirring in between until smooth. Let the melted chocolate cool slightly.
- Take about 1/4 of the cookie dough and mix it with the melted chocolate. This will be your chocolate dough.
5. Form the Cookies:
- Take spoonfuls of the plain peanut butter dough and the chocolate dough, and place them side by side on the prepared baking sheets. You can use about a tablespoon of each dough.
- Use a toothpick, knife, or the tip of a spoon to gently swirl the two doughs together, creating a marbled effect.
6. Bake:
- Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are golden and the centers are set.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
7. Serve:
- Once cooled, enjoy your Peanut Butter Chocolate Swirl Cookies with a glass of milk or just on their own!
Tips:
- Chill the dough: If your dough feels too soft to handle or the cookies spread too much while baking, chill the dough in the fridge for 30 minutes before baking.
- Different chocolate options: You can also use dark chocolate chips for a more intense chocolate flavor.
- For extra texture: Add some chopped peanut butter cups or chocolate chunks to the dough for extra bites of chocolate and peanut butter.
These Peanut Butter Chocolate Swirl Cookies are a perfect mix of creamy peanut butter and decadent chocolate, with a lovely swirl that makes them as beautiful as they are delicious! Enjoy!