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A close up of marbled chocolate and peanut butter cookies on a cooling rack.
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Chocolate Peanut Butter Swirl Cookies

Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time12 minutes
Total Time32 minutes
Servings: 24 servings
Calories: 185kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened to 18°C
  • 1 cup granulated white sugar
  • 1 cup light brown sugar, firmly packed
  • 2 large eggs , room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 2.5 cups all -purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 0.5 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 0.5 cup unsweetened Dutch-process cocoa powder
  • 0.5 cup smooth creamy peanut butter

Instructions

  • Preheat convection oven to 350°F (175°C) and line heavy-gauge baking sheets with silicone mats or parchment paper.
  • In a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, cream the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar on medium-high speed for 3 minutes until aeration is achieved.
  • Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition, then incorporate the vanilla extract.
  • In a separate vessel, sift together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt.
  • Reduce mixer speed to low and gradually add the dry ingredients to the creamed mixture until just combined; do not overwork the gluten.
  • Divide the base dough into two equal portions by weight.
  • In the first portion, fold in the cocoa powder until the color is uniform.
  • In the second portion, fold in the creamy peanut butter until fully integrated.
  • Using a 1-tablespoon scoop, take a portion of each dough and press them together, rotating slightly to create a marbled swirl effect without fully blending the colors.
  • Place the 2-ounce dough spheres on the prepared baking sheets, maintaining a 2-inch clearance between each unit.
  • Bake for 10 to 12 minutes until the edges are set and the surface loses its raw sheen.
  • Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes to allow the internal structure to set before transferring to a wire cooling rack.