These peanut butter filled brownie cookies are the ultimate indulgence! They combine the chewy richness of brownies with a creamy peanut butter swirl in every bite. If you’re a chocolate and peanut butter lover, get ready to fall in love with this decadent treat.
Why You’ll Love These Peanut Butter Brownie Cookies
- Rich & Chewy: Just like a brownie, but in cookie form!
- Irresistible Peanut Butter Swirl: A smooth, creamy peanut butter filling marbled throughout.
- Easy to Make: Simple ingredients and step-by-step instructions.
- Perfect for Any Occasion: Whether it’s a holiday, bake sale, or a weekend treat, these cookies always impress.
Ingredients You’ll Need
For the Peanut Butter Filling:
- 1/2 cup (125g) creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup (60g) confectioners’ sugar
For the Brownie Cookie Dough:
- 8 oz (226g) semi-sweet chocolate, chopped
- 3/4 cup (94g) all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup (21g) cocoa powder (natural unsweetened or Dutch-process)
- 1 tsp espresso powder (optional, enhances chocolate flavor)
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 5 tbsp (71g) unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup (150g) light or dark brown sugar
- 1/4 cup (50g) granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
Step-by-Step Instructions
1. Prepare the Peanut Butter Filling
Mix peanut butter and confectioners’ sugar until combined. Roll into 24 small balls and freeze for at least 1 hour.
2. Make the Brownie Cookie Dough
- Melt the chocolate in a microwave or double boiler; set aside to cool.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, espresso powder, baking powder, and salt.
- Beat butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until creamy.
- Add eggs and vanilla, then beat on high speed for 2 minutes.
- Mix in the melted chocolate.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients, mixing until combined.
- Chill the dough for 1 hour.
3. Assemble the Cookies
- Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Scoop out heaping tablespoons of dough and roll into balls.
- Press a peanut butter ball into the center and cover it with dough, rolling it back into a ball.
- Place cookies 3 inches apart on the baking sheet.
4. Bake & Cool
- Bake for 12-13 minutes, until edges are set.
- Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Serving Suggestions
These peanut butter brownie cookies are delicious on their own, but here are a few ways to enjoy them even more:
- With a glass of milk: The perfect classic pairing.
- Warm with ice cream: Try vanilla or peanut butter ice cream for an extra indulgence.
- Drizzled with chocolate: Melt some chocolate and drizzle over the cookies for a fancy touch.
- Crumbled over yogurt: Add crunch to your favorite yogurt for a delicious breakfast treat.
- As a dessert sandwich: Spread some peanut butter or marshmallow fluff between two cookies for a fun twist.
FAQs
Sticky? Chill it longer.
Dry? Ensure you’re measuring flour correctly (spoon & level method).
Yes, but it enhances the chocolate flavor. You can also use 2 tsp of instant coffee powder instead.
Room temperature: Up to 1 week in an airtight container.
Freezer: Up to 3 months.
Yes! Substitute the all-purpose flour with a gluten-free 1:1 baking flour blend. Make sure all other ingredients are gluten-free.
For the richest flavor, use high-quality semi-sweet or bittersweet chocolate baking bars. Avoid chocolate chips as they contain stabilizers.
Yes, you can substitute eggs with flax eggs (1 tbsp flaxseed meal + 3 tbsp water per egg). The texture may be slightly different but still delicious.
For a beautiful marbled effect, slightly mix the peanut butter into the dough before shaping. Be careful not to overmix, or the swirl will disappear.
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These peanut butter filled brownie cookies are a dream for chocolate and peanut butter lovers alike. The combination of a fudgy brownie cookie with a creamy peanut butter swirl makes them absolutely irresistible. Whether you’re baking for a special occasion or just craving a sweet treat, this peanut butter brownie cookies recipe is sure to be a hit. Try them today and enjoy the ultimate peanut butter swirl cookies experience! If you love 3 ingredient peanut butter brownie cookies, you’ll adore these! Pin this recipe on Pinterest and share your results!
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Peanut Butter Filled Brownie Cookies
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 12 cookies 1x
Description
These **peanut butter filled brownie cookies** are chewy, rich, and packed with flavor. A perfect combination of chocolate and peanut butter!
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup cocoa powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup peanut butter
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mix melted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smooth.
- Add eggs and vanilla extract, mixing well.
- Whisk in cocoa powder, salt, and baking powder.
- Gradually add flour and stir until combined.
- Fold in chocolate chips.
- Drop spoonfuls of dough onto prepared baking sheets.
- Place a small dollop of peanut butter in the center of each dough ball.
- Top with another spoonful of dough and seal the edges.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are set.
- Let cool on the baking sheet before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
For an extra fudgy texture, slightly underbake the cookies and let them set as they cool.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
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