Prep Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/3 cup peanut butter, melted
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, mix melted butter, sugar, and brown sugar.
- Stir in egg and vanilla extract.
- Add flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Mix until combined.
- Drop spoonfuls of dough onto the baking sheet.
- Drizzle melted peanut butter over each cookie and use a toothpick to swirl.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, then cool before serving.
Tips & Variations:
- Use almond butter instead of peanut butter for a different twist.
- Sprinkle sea salt on top for a sweet-salty balance.
- Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe:
These cookies combine the rich, fudgy taste of brownies with the creamy goodness of peanut butter for a truly indulgent treat.