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Peanut Butter Brownie Cookies

Peanut Butter Brownie Cookies: Your New Sweet Indulgence

Peanut Butter Brownie Cookies blend fudgy brownies and chewy cookies, offering a delightful treat for all.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Batter
  • 1 cup Creamy Peanut Butter Processed variety recommended for best results.
  • 1 cup Brown Sugar For moisture and sweetness.
  • 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar Adds sweetness and a slight crunch.
  • 2 large Large Eggs Room temperature for even mixing.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Enhances flavor.
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour Substitute with almond flour for gluten-free.
  • 1/2 cup Unsweetened Cocoa Powder Measure carefully to avoid bitterness.
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda Leavening agent.
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt Balances the sweetness.
  • 1 cup Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips For melty pockets of chocolate.
  • 1/2 cup Chopped Peanuts Optional for crunch.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Flaky Sea Salt Optional topping.

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Spatula
  • Cookie Scoop
  • Baking sheets
  • Parchment paper
  • wire rack

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together the creamy peanut butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth.
  3. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each, then stir in the vanilla extract.
  4. In another bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
  5. Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
  6. Fold in the chocolate chips and chopped peanuts if desired.
  7. Scoop dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing 2 inches apart.
  8. Sprinkle with additional chocolate chips and flaky sea salt if desired.
  9. Bake for 10-12 minutes, rotating halfway through, until edges are set.
  10. Allow cookies to cool on the sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 3gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 90mgPotassium: 60mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gCalcium: 1mgIron: 3mg

Notes

For best results, chill the dough if your kitchen is warm, and don't overbake to maintain chewy texture.

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