Brownie Peanut Butter Swirl (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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1/2 cup smooth peanut butter.
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3/4 cup butter, split (1/2 cup melted for brownie mix, 1/4 cup softened for peanut butter mix).
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1/2 cup packed brown sugar.
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1 cup granulated sugar.
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2 big eggs (separated).
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2 teaspoons vanilla (split).
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1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour (split).
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1/2 teaspoon baking soda.
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1/4 teaspoon baking powder.
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1/2 teaspoon salt (split).
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1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder.
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1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips.
# Instructions:
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Cream together peanut butter, soft butter, and brown sugar until fluffy. Stir in egg and some vanilla. Add a combo of flour, salt, and baking soda last.
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Mix melted butter and sugar until smooth, then stir in cocoa powder. Add an egg, a splash of vanilla, and blend in flour, baking powder, salt, and chocolate chips at the end.
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Pop both doughs into the fridge and let them firm up for half an hour.
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Scoop a little of each dough onto a lined baking sheet, side by side. Give them a gentle swirl together, using a toothpick.
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Bake in a 350°F oven for about 9-11 minutes. Edges should harden up, but centers stay soft.
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Leave the cookies on the tray for 5-10 minutes before moving them over to cool completely on a rack.
# Notes:
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Centers should stay a bit gooey.
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Don’t mix too much when swirling doughs.
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Dough can chill in the fridge overnight.