Name: Cheesy Hamburger Potato Casserole Recipe
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 45 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 cup all-purpose flour; ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder; ½ teaspoon baking soda; ¼ teaspoon salt; ½ cup unsalted butter, softened; ½ cup granulated sugar; ¼ cup brown sugar; 1 large egg; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; ¾ cup all-purpose flour; ¼ teaspoon baking soda; ¼ teaspoon salt; ¼ cup unsalted butter, softened; ¼ cup granulated sugar; ¼ cup brown sugar; ½ cup creamy peanut butter; 1 large egg; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Ingredients

Chocolate Dough:

1 cup all-purpose flour
¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon salt
½ cup unsalted butter, softened
½ cup granulated sugar
¼ cup brown sugar
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Peanut Butter Dough:

¾ cup all-purpose flour
¼ teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ cup unsalted butter, softened
¼ cup granulated sugar
¼ cup brown sugar
½ cup creamy peanut butter
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two large baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.

Step 2: For the chocolate dough, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl. In a large bowl, cream the softened butter with granulated sugar and brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 3–4 minutes. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until combined, then gradually add the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Set aside.

Step 3: For the peanut butter dough, whisk flour, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl. In a large bowl, cream the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until fluffy. Mix in the peanut butter until smooth, then beat in the egg and vanilla extract. Gradually incorporate the dry ingredients until just combined.

Step 4: Take equal portions (about 2 tablespoons each) of chocolate and peanut butter dough. Gently roll them together in your hands to create a swirl effect, being careful not to overmix.

Step 5: Place the combined dough balls on the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.

Step 6: Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until the edges are set but centers still look slightly soft. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Tips & Variations

Use room temperature butter and eggs to ensure smooth, well-incorporated doughs and ideal cookie texture.

Work quickly and gently when combining the two doughs to preserve distinct swirls instead of blending colors.

Use a cookie scoop for uniform cookie sizes, which helps them bake evenly.

Try adding chopped peanuts or chocolate chips to the peanut butter dough for extra texture and flavor.

Don’t overbake; cookies should look slightly underdone when removed from the oven as they firm up while cooling.

FAQs

Can I substitute natural peanut butter for creamy peanut butter?

Yes, natural peanut butter can be used, but it may alter the texture slightly because it often contains less oil and can be drier. You might want to add a teaspoon of oil to compensate for moisture.

Can these cookies be frozen?

Absolutely. Freeze the shaped dough balls on a baking sheet, then transfer them to a freezer bag. Bake from frozen adding an extra 1–2 minutes to the baking time, or freeze baked cookies in an airtight container for up to 3 months.