Peanut Butter Brownie Cookies
These Peanut Butter Brownie Cookies are a fudgy-chewy hybrid of two classic desserts. With crackly tops, melty chocolate, and rich peanut butter flavor, they’re dangerously easy to make and even easier to love.
Equipment
- Large mixing bowl
- Medium mixing bowl
- wire whisk
- large spoon or sturdy spatula
- Cookie scoop or tablespoon
- two large baking sheets
- Parchment paper or silicone mats
- Wire cooling rack
Ingredients
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter (240g)
- ¾ cup packed brown sugar (150g)
- ½ cup granulated sugar (100g)
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- ⅔ cup all-purpose flour (80g)
- ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder (25g)
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (175g)
- ½ cup chopped peanuts (optional)
- flaky sea salt (optional, for sprinkling)
- extra chocolate chips (for topping)
- peanut butter chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
- In a large bowl, whisk together peanut butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until combined.
- Beat in eggs one at a time, then add vanilla extract. Whisk until smooth and glossy.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Stir dry mixture into the wet mixture until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Fold in chocolate chips and chopped peanuts (if using).
- Use a cookie scoop to portion dough onto baking sheets, spacing about 2 inches apart.
- Top with extra chocolate chips and flaky sea salt if desired.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes, rotating sheets halfway through. Edges should be set, centers slightly soft.
- Cool cookies on baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Chill the dough if your kitchen is warm to prevent overspreading. Use creamy processed peanut butter (not natural) for best results. These cookies freeze great both raw and baked, making them perfect for make-ahead treats or edible gifts.
Nutrition
Calories: 185kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 5gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 2.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1.8gMonounsaturated Fat: 3.4gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 115mgPotassium: 160mgFiber: 2gSugar: 16gVitamin A: 30IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.8mg
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