Description
A delightful fusion of brownies and peanut butter cookies, featuring a rich chocolate flavor and creamy filling.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for the filling)
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 tablespoon coconut or vegetable oil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix the melted butter and granulated sugar in a bowl until glossy.
- Add the eggs and vanilla extract, mixing until fully incorporated.
- Whisk together the cocoa powder, flour, salt, and baking powder in another bowl.
- Fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until combined.
- Drop portions of the batter onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are set and tops are shiny.
- Remove from the oven and let cool completely.
- Mix the peanut butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
- Spread the filling between two cookies to create sandwiches.
- Melt the chocolate chips and oil in the microwave until smooth.
- Dip the tops of each sandwich in the chocolate and let set on parchment paper.
Notes
For a healthier variation, substitute half of the butter with applesauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg