Chocolate Peanut Butter Swirl Cookies
Delightful cookies that blend the rich flavors of chocolate and creamy peanut butter, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened Use room temperature for better mixing.
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter For more peanut flavor, mix in crunchy peanut butter instead.
Optional
- chocolate chips Optional, for extra chocolate.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until creamy.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Gently swirl in the peanut butter.
- Drop spoonfuls of cookie dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Baking
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until set.
- Allow to cool before serving.
Notes
For serving, these cookies go well with a glass of milk or topped with ice cream. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week. Can be frozen for longer storage.