Get ready to fall in love with these Peanut Butter Nutella Swirl Cookies—a dreamy combo of creamy peanut butter and rich, chocolatey Nutella swirled into a soft, chewy cookie! These cookies are the perfect treat when you're craving something sweet, nutty, and extra gooey.
If you’re into fun and easy cookie recipes, check out my Brownie Cookies or these kid-favorite Cookie Dough Bites!
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What are Peanut Butter Nutella Swirl Cookies?
These Peanut Butter Nutella Swirl Cookies are a fun twist on the classic chewy peanut butter cookie. They mix natural peanut butter or your favorite brand like Skippy with light brown sugar, granulated sugar, and a swirl of chocolate hazelnut spread.
The Nutella adds a sweet richness that takes these cookies to a whole new level. Popular year-round, they're especially great for pantry-friendly baking days or when you want something quick to whip up in one or two separate bowls.
Whether you're using an electric mixer or mixing by hand, this is a no-fuss dessert perfect for all ages!
Substitutions
- creamy peanut butter – use natural peanut butter or almond butter; Skippy works well too
- eggs (large egg) – substitute with flax egg or chia egg (vegan option)
- Nutella – use any brand of chocolate hazelnut spread (like Justin’s or store brands)
Variations
- Chocolate chip – fold in chocolate chips with the Nutella for extra richness
- Crunchy – add chopped nuts or crushed pretzels
- Fork pattern – press cookies with a fork for a classic peanut butter cookie look
Storage & Leftovers
- Countertop – store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days
- Refrigerator – keep in a container in the fridge for up to 10 days
- Freezer (baked) – freeze in a sealed container or bag for up to 3 months
- Freezer (dough) – form cookie dough into small balls and freeze; bake directly from frozen
Ingredients
- unsalted butter
- creamy peanut butter
- granulated sugar
- brown sugar
- eggs
- vanilla extract
- all-purpose flour
- baking soda
- salt
- nutella
Instructions
In your mixing bowl, you're going to add the softened butter and the white and brown sugars. Mix it until it is light and fluffy:
Once that is done, add in the vanilla extract, eggs, and creamy peanut butter and continue mixing. After thoroughly mixing, set the bowl aside:
Add the wet and dry ingredients and mix well:
After mixing the cookie dough thoroughly, you can add in the Nutella and mix well again:
Form into cookie balls and arrange on a cookie sheet:
Tadaaah! Freshly baked Peanut Butter Nutella Swirl Cookies right in your very own kitchen! This, I should say, is one of my favorite Nutella cookie recipes!
See the delicious swirls of Nutella in every cookie! I wasn't able to resist, I took a bite while I was cooling down the cookies. 🙂
Top Tip
- Don't forget to sift all the dry ingredients before mixing. It is best to make sure you get no lumps in your cookies.
FAQ
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- Brownie Meringue Cookies | 5 Ingredients ONLY
- Oreo Cheesecake Cookies
- 3 Ingredient Nutella Cookies
- Nutella Cookies
Peanut Butter Nutella Swirl Cookies
Ingredients
- 1 cup butter softened
- ⅔ cups cream peanut butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 2 eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 ⅔ cups all purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- heaping ⅓ cup Nutella
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C) and line a baking sheet or pan with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to cream the butter, granulated sugar, and light brown sugar until fluffy.
- Once that is done, add in the vanilla extract, eggs, and creamy peanut butter and continue mixing.
- After thoroughly mixing, set the bowl aside.
- Add the wet and dry ingredients and mix well.
- Microwave Nutella for 10–15 seconds if needed, then gently fold it into the dough using a spoonful at a time. Don’t overmix—just swirl.
- Scoop into small balls and place on the prepared baking sheet, spaced evenly.
- Bake for 8–10 minutes or until the edges are golden and centers look set.
- Let cookies sit on the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.
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Bonnie says
Awesome recipe! Yumminess and goodness in one!
Lainey says
Thank you so much for your kind words! I appreciate it! Hope you try out more of my cookie recipes!
Anonymous says
GURL how long and what temperature do I bake these?!
Lainey says
Hi there, you can bake these cookies at 350F for 10 minutes. Please send me a pic on FB or tag me on my IG when you bake these. Thank you for swinging by! 🙂
Jodi says
They were good but nothing great I think if you put more Nutella in them or chocolate chips would be perfect they just need a little something more
Cate Coleman says
These were soooo good!!!! 10/10 recommend! Instead of peanut butter I used cookie better because I ran out of peanut butter, even if I did had peanut butter I would probably use cookie butter! it tasted like a chocolate chip cookie without the chocolate chips! Amazing!
Lisa Clayton says
Your recipe doesn't give oven temp or bake time I had to scroll the post and luckily found it when someone else asked the same question and 10 minutes was definitely NOT long enough hope they taste good .. I also added peanut butter chips to the recipe 😋
Jackie says
I used Truvia instead of sugar for a healthier version, and kids loved it
Lainey says
Oh, that's a great alternative to sugar. Thank you for sharing, Jackie. I'm glad that the kids loved it. There are more easy and delicious cookie recipes here. I hope you can also try them. Enjoy browsing!
Kerry says
I love these so much! Simple and tasty:)
Lainey says
I'm glad that you enjoy my recipe. Thank you, Kerry! 🙂
Mary Schuster says
What temperature do you bake the cookies? For how long? How many does this recipe yield?