Description
Peanut Butter Brownie Cookies are the ultimate dessert mashup! These soft, chewy cookies combine rich, fudgy brownie dough with creamy peanut butter cookie dough, delivering the best of both worlds in every decadent bite. Perfect for holidays, parties, or satisfying your chocolate-peanut butter cravings.
Ingredients
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For the Peanut Butter Cookie Dough:
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
For the Brownie Dough:
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
Instructions
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Make the Peanut Butter Cookie Dough:
- Beat butter and peanut butter until creamy.
- Add sugars and mix until fluffy.
- Mix in egg and vanilla.
- Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add to the wet mixture. Set aside.
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Make the Brownie Dough:
- Melt butter and chocolate chips until smooth.
- Let cool slightly, then mix in sugar, eggs, and vanilla.
- Add flour, salt, and baking powder. Stir until just combined.
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Combine & Swirl:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Take 1 tablespoon of each dough, press them together, and gently roll into a ball.
- Place dough balls on baking sheets, spaced 2 inches apart.
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Bake:
- Bake for 10–12 minutes until edges are set but centers are soft.
- Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
Notes
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- Freeze baked cookies or dough balls for up to 3 months.
- For extra flavor, sprinkle with sea salt or add chocolate chips to the brownie dough.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American