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Peanut Butter Brownie Cookies

These easy-to-make Peanut Butter Brownie Cookies combine the rich chewiness of a brownie with a soft peanut butter center. Finished with a simple chocolate drizzle, they offer a delightful balance of classic flavors and textures, perfect for a quick and satisfying dessert.
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Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course lunch/dinner
Cuisine American
Servings 24 people
Calories 1175.1 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Medium Mixing Bowl For preparing the brownie dough
  • 2 Baking Sheets Ungreased, for baking cookies
  • 1 Small Mixing Bowl For mixing the peanut butter filling
  • 1 Wire Cooling Rack For proper cookie cooling
  • 1 Microwave-Safe Container For melting chocolate frosting

Ingredients
  

Main

  • 1 box of Duncan Hines® Chewy Fudge 19.9 oz or Milk Chocolate Brownies (20 oz)
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 4 oz of softened cream cheese
  • 1 egg
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 cup peanut butter
  • Duncan Hines® Milk Chocolate Frosting or Classic Chocolate Frosting

Instructions
 

  • Heat oven to 350 degrees F. In medium bowl, beat brownie mix, with melted butter, cream cheese and egg, by hand until well blended.
  • Drop dough onto ungreased cookie sheets about 2 inch apart. Should make 24 cookies.
  • In small bowl mix powdered sugar and peanut butter together and roll into 24 balls. Lightly press peanut butter balls into surface of uncooked brownie cookies and bake for 10 to 14 minutes or until edges are set.
  • Cool completely on cookie sheets. Transfer to wire rack. For easy clean up, place wax paper or parchment paper under wire rack.
  • Place 6 tablespoons of frosting into a microwave safe container and melt (30 seconds). Drizzle melted chocolate over top of cookie. Cool.

Notes

For a consistent brownie cookie base, ensure both the butter and cream cheese are adequately softened to blend smoothly into the brownie mix without lumps. Overmixing the brownie batter can lead to a tougher cookie; mix only until just combined. When pressing the peanut butter balls onto the dough, apply gentle pressure to avoid overly flattening the cookies. Pay close attention to the baking time; you're looking for set edges but a slightly soft center to maintain that desired chewy brownie texture. Overbaking will result in dry cookies. For an elevated finish, a sprinkle of flaky sea salt over the chocolate drizzle once set can beautifully enhance the flavor profile.