Peanut Butter Brownie Cookies (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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1/2 cup creamy peanut butter.
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3/4 cup butter, divided (1/4 cup softened for PB dough, 1/2 cup melted for brownie dough).
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1/2 cup brown sugar.
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1 cup white sugar.
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2 large eggs (divided).
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2 teaspoons vanilla extract (divided).
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1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour (divided).
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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 (divided).
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1/3 cup cocoa powder.
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1/2 cup chocolate chips.
# Instructions:
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Beat peanut butter, softened butter, and brown sugar until fluffy. Mix in egg and vanilla, then fold in flour mixed with baking soda and salt.
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Whisk melted butter with sugar, blend in cocoa powder until smooth. Add egg and vanilla, then mix in flour, baking powder, salt, and chocolate chips.
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Refrigerate both doughs for 30 minutes until firm enough to handle.
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Place portions of each dough side by side on lined baking sheet. Swirl together gently with a toothpick.
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Cook at 350°F for 9-11 minutes until edges set but centers soft.
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Let cookies rest on baking sheet 5-10 minutes before moving to cooling rack.
# Notes:
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Centers will be soft when done.
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Don't overmix when swirling.
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Can chill dough overnight.