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Peanut Butter Chocolate Swirl Cookies

Peanut Butter Chocolate Swirl Cookies
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These delightful cookies combine rich chocolate and creamy peanut butter doughs, swirled together for a beautiful, chewy treat perfect for any beginner baker.

Ingredients

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  • Chocolate Cookie Dough
  • 1/2 cup (8 Tbsp; 113g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
  • 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup (100g) packed light or dark brown sugar
  • 1 large egg, at room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 cup (125g) all-purpose flour (spooned & leveled)
  • 2/3 cup (55g) natural unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1 Tablespoon (15ml) milk (any kind, dairy or nondairy)
  • 1 cup (180g) semi-sweet chocolate chips, plus a few more for topping
  • Peanut Butter Cookie Dough
  • 1/2 cup (8 Tbsp; 113g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
  • 1/2 cup (100g) packed light or dark brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup (50g) granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg, at room temperature
  • 3/4 cup (185g) creamy peanut butter
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 and 1/4 cups (156g) all-purpose flour (spooned & leveled)
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup (180g) semi-sweet chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Make the chocolate cookie dough:
  2. Cream the butter and sugars together with a handheld or stand mixer on medium-high speed until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
  3. Add the egg and vanilla extract.
  4. Beat on high speed until combined.
  5. Scrape down the sides and up the bottom of the bowl as needed.
  6. In a separate bowl, whisk the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt together.
  7. With the mixer running on low speed, slowly pour the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients.
  8. Beat on low until just combined.
  9. Switch to high speed and beat in the milk.
  10. Beat in the chocolate chips until combined. The dough will be sticky.
  11. Make the peanut butter dough:
  12. Cream the butter and sugars together with a handheld or stand mixer on medium-high speed until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
  13. Add the egg.
  14. Beat on high speed until combined.
  15. Scrape down the sides and up the bottom of the bowl as needed.
  16. Add the peanut butter and vanilla extract.
  17. Beat until combined.
  18. With the mixer running on low speed, slowly add the flour, baking soda, and salt.
  19. Once combined, beat in the chocolate chips.
  20. Cover both cookie doughs tightly.
  21. Chill both doughs in the refrigerator for at least 3 hours or up to 3 days. This step is imperative.
  22. Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C).
  23. Line large baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
  24. Measure about 2 Tablespoons (40g) of chocolate cookie dough.
  25. Roll the chocolate dough into a ball.
  26. Measure about 2 Tablespoons (40g) of peanut butter cookie dough.
  27. Roll the peanut butter dough into a ball.
  28. Press the two balls together between your hands.
  29. Roll them into one large ball, creating a swirl.
  30. Repeat for each cookie, wiping your hands clean after every few balls if the chocolate dough is sticky.
  31. Place the swirled dough balls on the prepared baking sheets.
  32. Bake for 12–14 minutes, or until the edges appear set and the centers still look soft.
  33. If cookies are not spreading by minute 9, remove from oven and lightly bang the baking sheet on the counter 2–3 times.
  34. Return to the oven to continue baking.
  35. Cool cookies for 5 minutes on the baking sheet.
  36. Optionally, press a few more chocolate chips into the tops of the warm cookies for looks.
  37. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. The cookies will slightly deflate as they cool.

Notes

Always spoon and level your flour to ensure accurate measurements and prevent dry cookies.
Don’t skip chilling the dough; it prevents overspreading and makes the dough easier to handle.
Use room temperature ingredients, especially butter and eggs, for a smooth, well-emulsified dough.
If your chocolate dough is too sticky, a quick wipe of your hands with a damp cloth between shaping balls helps a lot.

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