Description
Homemade brownie cookies with peanut butter frosting blend rich chocolate decadence and creamy nutty sweetness into one irresistible dessert. Chocolate enthusiasts and cookie lovers will appreciate this indulgent treat that promises pure deliciousness in each delightful bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (240 ml) dairy-free chocolate chips
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- ¾ cup (150 g) sugar (coconut or cane)
- ¾ cup + 2 tbsps (110 g) all-purpose flour
- ⅓ cup (80 ml) vegetable oil (olive oil used)
- ¼ cup (25 g) Dutch process cocoa powder
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp instant coffee granules (optional)
- ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 cup (120 g) powdered sugar
- 3 tbsps natural peanut butter, room temperature
- 3 tbsps plant-based butter, softened
- ¼ tsp vanilla extract
- 2–4 tsp plant-based milk
Instructions
- Frosting Preparation: Whip softened butter and peanut butter in a mixing bowl until silky and uniform, creating a creamy base for the frosting.
- Sugar Integration: Fold powdered sugar into the butter mixture, stirring methodically to eliminate any potential clumping and achieve a smooth consistency.
- Flavor Enhancement: Introduce vanilla extract and milk gradually, blending until the frosting develops a light, luxurious texture perfect for piping or spreading.
- Cookie Assembly: Arrange cooled brownie cookies on a clean surface, preparing to transform them into decadent sandwich treats.
- Frosting Application: Generously pipe or spread the peanut butter frosting onto the flat side of half the cookies, ensuring complete and even coverage.
- Sandwich Construction: Delicately position the remaining cookies atop the frosted halves, applying gentle pressure to create a cohesive, indulgent sandwich.
- Finishing Touch: Refrigerate the assembled cookies for 10-15 minutes, allowing the frosting to set and the flavors to meld, resulting in a perfectly structured and delightful treat.
Notes
- Smooth Out Frosting: Prevent lumps by gradually adding powdered sugar and mixing consistently to achieve a silky, lump-free texture.
- Control Consistency: Add milk slowly, one tablespoon at a time, to create the perfect pipeable frosting that’s neither too thick nor too runny.
- Chill for Structure: Refrigerate assembled cookies for 10-15 minutes to help frosting set, stabilize the sandwich, and enhance overall flavor melding.
- Piping Perfection: Use a piping bag or offset spatula for even, professional-looking frosting application that ensures each cookie looks beautifully uniform.
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 13
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg