Description
Delight in the rich flavors of these Chocolate Peanut Butter Swirl Cookies, featuring a perfect blend of creamy peanut butter and decadent chocolate in every bite.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup creamy or crunchy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing gently until just combined.
- Fold in the peanut butter and chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
- Drop spoonfuls of dough onto lined baking sheets with space in between for spreading.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are set but centers remain slightly soft. Cool on pans before transferring to wire racks.
Notes
- For added texture, consider mixing in chopped nuts or using butterscotch chips instead of chocolate chips.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week or freeze for longer freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg