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Peanut Butter Brownie Cookies

Peanut Butter Brownie Cookies That Will Melt In Your Mouth

These Peanut Butter Brownie Cookies combine chewy and fudgy textures with rich flavors, perfect for satisfying your cravings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookies
  • 1 cup Creamy Peanut Butter choose processed for best results
  • ¾ cup Brown Sugar provides sweetness and moisture
  • ½ cup Granulated Sugar balances flavors
  • 2 large Eggs room temperature, adds structure
  • 2 tsp Vanilla Extract enhances flavor
  • ⅔ cup All-Purpose Flour swap for gluten-free if needed
  • ¼ cup Unsweetened Cocoa Powder measure carefully
  • ½ tsp Baking Soda helps cookies rise
  • ½ tsp Salt balances sweetness
  • 1 cup Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips for melty pockets of chocolate
  • ½ cup Chopped Peanuts optional, adds crunch
  • Flaky Sea Salt optional for sprinkling
  • Extra Chocolate Chips/Peanut Butter Chips optional for decoration

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Baking Sheets
  • Parchment paper
  • cookie scoop

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Whisk together creamy peanut butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth and creamy.
  3. Add eggs one at a time and then vanilla extract, mixing until glossy and well combined.
  4. Sift together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt in a separate bowl, then whisk to combine.
  5. Gradually mix dry ingredients into wet ingredients until just combined.
  6. Fold in chocolate chips and chopped peanuts until evenly distributed.
  7. Using a cookie scoop, portion the dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them 2 inches apart.
  8. Bake for 10-12 minutes, rotating trays halfway through, until edges are set but centers are soft.
  9. Allow cookies to cool on baking sheets for about 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
  10. Transfer cookies to wire rack to cool completely before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 3gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 11gCalcium: 1mgIron: 5mg

Notes

Cookies can be stored in an airtight container for up to a week. For longer storage, freeze baked cookies or raw dough.

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