Nutella Swirl Peanut Butter Cookies
Ingredients
- 1 csoft butter
- ⅝ cpeanut butter
i used creamy
- 1 csugar
- 1 cbrown sugar
- 2eggs
- 2 tspvanilla
- 2 ⅝ call purpose flour
- 2 tspbaking soda
- ½ tspsalt
- ½ tspbaking powder
- ½ cnutella
Directions
- 1
Cream together butter, peanut butter, and sugars in a mixing bowl till creamy. Beat in eggs and vanilla.
- 2
In a small bowl, whisk together flour, soda, salt, and baking powder, then add to the wet ingredients. Stir till thoroughly blended.
- 3
Carefully add dollops of Nutella to the dough, folding it over gently so you can space them throughout the dough. Then use a knife to swirl the Nutella into the dough. You don't want to stir it too much!
- 4
Cover and chill the dough for about 30 minutes so the Nutella has a chance to set up. It can be refrigerated overnight as well.
- 5
Drop spoonfuls of dough onto lightly greased or silicone lined cookie sheets. Bake at 350° for about 10 minutes.
Nutella Swirl Peanut Butter Cookies
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About this Recipe
Craving a classic cookie with an irresistible twist? These Nutella Swirl Peanut Butter Cookies combine the nostalgic comfort of a homemade peanut butter treat with the decadent joy of chocolate hazelnut spread, all in one perfectly soft and chewy bite.
The genius of this recipe lies in bringing together two universally loved flavors: creamy peanut butter and luscious Nutella. Using both granulated sugar and brown sugar ensures a delightfully soft and chewy texture, preventing dryness while enhancing the rich, deep flavors. It's a simple yet brilliant marriage of salty-sweet and chocolatey goodness that elevates the humble peanut butter cookie.
Prepare for a cookie experience that's both familiar and excitingly new. You'll bite into a tender, yielding cookie, rich with the comforting taste of roasted peanuts. Just when you think it can't get any better, a beautiful swirl of Nutella introduces a creamy, sweet, and subtly nutty chocolate note that perfectly complements the peanut butter. Each cookie is a harmonious balance of flavors and textures, making it truly irresistible. These are the kind of cookies that disappear quickly from the plate, perfect for sharing (or not!).
While the recipe specifies creamy peanut butter, using a crunchy peanut butter could add a lovely textural contrast to the soft cookie. If Nutella isn't on hand, a different chocolate fudge sauce or even a caramel swirl could be experimented with for a different kind of indulgence. For an extra layer of chocolatey goodness, consider folding in a handful of your favorite chocolate chips into the dough before swirling with Nutella.
These cookies are ideal for any occasion, from a casual afternoon snack to a crowd-pleasing dessert at gatherings. They're especially delightful when paired with a tall glass of cold milk, a warm cup of coffee, or even crumbled over a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an extra-decadent treat.