Description
Delight in these rich and fudgy Chocolate Brownie Cookies that combine the fudgy texture of brownies with the portability of cookies. Made with melted chocolate and butter, these chewy treats feature a delicate cracked top and soft center, perfect for an indulgent dessert or snack.
Ingredients
Chocolate Brownie Cookies Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 1/2 cups semisweet chocolate chips, divided
- 2 large eggs
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat and prepare baking sheet: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
- Melt butter and chocolate: In a small saucepan over low heat or in a microwave-safe bowl, melt the butter together with 1 cup of the semisweet chocolate chips until smooth and fully combined. Let the mixture cool slightly before using.
- Mix wet ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and vanilla extract until the mixture becomes light and creamy, incorporating air for a tender texture.
- Combine wet and chocolate mixture: Stir the cooled melted chocolate and butter mixture into the wet ingredients until evenly incorporated.
- Prepare dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt to evenly distribute leavening and cocoa flavor.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, folding gently until just combined to avoid over-mixing and maintain tenderness.
- Fold in remaining chocolate chips: Carefully fold in the remaining 1/2 cup of semisweet chocolate chips to add bursts of melty chocolate throughout the cookies.
- Shape cookies: Drop tablespoon-sized scoops of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart to allow room for spreading.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 9 to 11 minutes, until the tops are cracked and shiny but the centers remain soft and fudgy, capturing the perfect brownie texture.
- Cool: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes to set slightly before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely and firm up.
Notes
- For an extra fudgy texture, slightly underbake the cookies by reducing baking time by 1-2 minutes.
- Mix in chopped nuts such as walnuts or pecans for added crunch and flavor.
- Use dark chocolate chips instead of semisweet for a richer, more intense chocolate flavor.
