Peanut Butter Brownie Cookies Recipe
These Peanut Butter Brownie Cookies combine the rich, fudgy texture of brownies with the classic flavor of peanut butter cookies. With a soft center, slightly crisp edges, and generous chocolate chips throughout, these cookies are a perfect indulgence for peanut butter and chocolate lovers alike. They’re easy to make with simple pantry ingredients and bake quickly to deliver a decadent treat in under 30 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 22 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Wet 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
Dry Ingredients
- ⅔ cup all-purpose flour (80g)
- ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder (25g)
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
Add-ins & Toppings
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (175g)
- ½ cup chopped peanuts (optional)
- Extra chocolate chips (for topping)
- Peanut butter chips (optional)
- Flaky sea salt (optional, for sprinkling)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the creamy peanut butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until the mixture is smooth and fully combined.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract. Continue whisking until the batter becomes glossy and smooth.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt to evenly distribute the leavening and cocoa.
- Mix Dry into Wet: Gently stir the dry ingredients into the wet peanut butter mixture, mixing just until combined. Avoid overmixing to keep the cookies tender.
- Fold in Chocolate and Nuts: Carefully fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips and chopped peanuts if you are using them. You can also add peanut butter chips for extra flavor.
- Portion Dough: Use a cookie scoop or spoon to portion the dough into balls about 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets, allowing room for spreading.
- Add Toppings: Press extra chocolate chips on top of each cookie and sprinkle with flaky sea salt if desired to enhance flavor and texture.
- Bake: Bake the cookies for 10 to 12 minutes, rotating the trays halfway through baking to ensure even cooking. The edges should be set while the centers remain slightly soft.
- Cool: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely before serving to allow them to set perfectly.
Notes
- If your kitchen is warm, chilling the dough before baking helps prevent the cookies from spreading too much.
- Use creamy, processed peanut butter rather than natural peanut butter to achieve the best cookie texture and flavor.
- These cookies freeze well, both before and after baking, making them ideal for preparing ahead of time or gifting.
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