Bake Off Contest Peanut Butter Brownie Cookies Recipe

These decadent peanut butter brownie cookies are a guaranteed crowd-pleaser! A Bake Off contest winner by Deb McGowan (originally from Pillsbury), this recipe creates rich, fudgy brownie cookies topped with a swirl of creamy peanut butter. Perfect for parties, potlucks, or a sweet treat any time. Get ready for rave reviews!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 48 mins
Calories 258.3 kcal
Protein 9g
Rating 4.0 (1 Reviews)
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Ingredients for Bake Off Contest Peanut Butter Brownie Cookies

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How to Make Bake Off Contest Peanut Butter Brownie Cookies

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a medium bowl, combine brownie mix, 1/2 cup melted unsalted butter, 3 ounces softened cream cheese, and 1 large egg. Beat with a spoon for 50 strokes until well blended. (The dough will be sticky.)
  3. Drop rounded tablespoons of dough 2 inches apart onto ungreased baking sheets. This recipe makes approximately 24 cookies.
  4. In a small bowl, combine 1/2 cup powdered sugar and 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter. Mix with a spoon until a ball forms.
  5. Gently press one peanut butter ball into the center of each brownie cookie dough ball.
  6. Bake for 10-14 minutes, or until the edges are set.
  7. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for at least 30 minutes.
  8. Carefully remove the cookies from the baking sheets.
  9. Spread a thin layer of your favorite frosting (optional) over the peanut butter center of each cooled cookie.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

6 g

Sugar

91g

Fat

22g

Carbs

10g

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