Swirled Peanut and Chocolate Chews

PEANUT BUTTER DOUGH

• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 1 cup peanut butter
• 1 1/4 cups sugar
• 1 1/4 cups brown sugar
• 2 egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda

CHOCOLATE DOUGH

• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 1/2 cup applesauce, natural style
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 2 egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 2/3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup baking cocoa
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

Directions

1. 1

   In a mixing bowl, cream butter, peanut butter and sugars. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. Combine flour, baking soda and salt; gradually add to the creamed mixture; set aside.

2. 2

   For chocolate dough, cream butter, applesauce, and sugars in another mixing bowl. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. Combine flour, cocoa, baking soda and salt; gradually add to the creamed mixture. Stir in chocolate chips. Gently fold in peanut butter dough until slightly marbled.

3. 3

   Drop by heaping tablespoonfuls 3 inches apart onto greased baking sheets. Bake at 350 degrees F for 14-16 minutes or until lightly browned and firm. Remove to wire racks to cool.