Makes 18 cookies | Prep 15 mins | Bake 12 mins
Two favorite flavors in one soft, thick cookie: a rich chocolate dough studded with dark chocolate chunks, with a spoonful of peanut butter swirled into the top of each one before baking. They come out set at the edges and deliciously soft in the middle.
Ingredients
- 125 g butter, softened
- 150 g light brown sugar
- 100 g caster sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 200 g plain flour
- 30 g cocoa powder
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 100 g dark chocolate chunks
- 80 g smooth peanut butter
Instructions
- Beat the butter, brown sugar and caster sugar together until pale and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract.
- Fold in the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder and salt until just combined.
- Stir in the dark chocolate chunks.
- Roll the dough into 18 balls and place on lined baking trays, spaced well apart.
- Press a small spoonful of peanut butter into the top of each ball and swirl it lightly with a knife, then bake at 180°C for 12 minutes until set at the edges but soft in the middle. Cool on the tray for 5 minutes before moving to a rack.
Tips
- A light swirl looks best — drag the knife through the peanut butter just once or twice so it stays in ribbons rather than mixing in.
- The cookies will look slightly underdone in the middle when they come out; they firm up as they cool on the tray.
- Space the balls well apart, as these spread as they bake.
Storage
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days. Freeze baked cookies for up to 3 months, or freeze the raw dough balls and bake from frozen with an extra minute or two.
FAQ
Can I use crunchy peanut butter?
Yes — it adds a nice texture. Swirl it on the same way; the pieces of peanut will sit in the swirl.
Can I mix the peanut butter into the dough instead?
You can, but the swirl keeps a stronger peanut butter hit in every bite and looks much better.
Why are my cookies flat?
The butter may have been too soft or melted. It should be soft but still hold its shape when pressed.