Description
Chocolate Peanut Butter Swirl Cookies are a delightful treat that combines rich chocolate and creamy peanut butter, bringing happiness to cookie lovers with every bite.
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ¾ cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour and baking soda; set aside.
- In a large bowl, cream the softened butter with granulated and brown sugars until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture until combined.
- Divide the dough in half; mix creamy peanut butter into one half.
- Alternate spoonfuls of plain dough and peanut butter dough onto prepared baking sheets.
- Press chocolate chips into each mound.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are golden brown but centers remain soft.
- Cool on baking sheets for five minutes before transferring to wire racks.
Notes
- For added texture, consider using crunchy peanut butter or adding chopped nuts.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg