Description
These brownie cookies are the perfect fusion of chewy cookies and fudgy brownies. With a rich chocolate flavor, crinkly top, and gooey center, they are every chocolate lover’s dream! This easy-to-follow recipe uses simple ingredients like melted dark chocolate, cocoa powder, and a mix of white and brown sugar to create a texture that’s both crispy on the outside and soft inside. Whether you enjoy them plain or topped with flaky sea salt, these cookies are a decadent treat for any occasion. Plus, they’re quick to prepare and perfect for freezing!
Ingredients
- 6 tbsp (84 g) unsalted butter
- 8 oz (227 g) dark chocolate (60% cocoa), chopped
- 1/2 cup (63 g) all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled
- 1/4 cup (20 g) Dutch-process cocoa powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 cup (100 g) white granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup + 2 tbsp (83 g) packed light brown sugar
- 2 large eggs, at room temperature
- 1 tsp vanilla extract or vanilla bean paste
- Flaky sea salt, for sprinkling (optional)
Instructions
- Melt the Chocolate & Butter: In a heatproof bowl, melt butter and dark chocolate together over a double boiler or microwave in 20-second intervals, stirring in between. Let it cool slightly.
- Prepare the Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, salt, and baking powder.
- Beat the Eggs & Sugar: Using a hand or stand mixer, beat eggs, granulated sugar, and brown sugar for 3-5 minutes until pale and fluffy. This step is crucial for the signature crinkly top.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: Slowly pour the melted chocolate mixture into the egg mixture and mix until fully incorporated. Add vanilla extract.
- Fold in Dry Ingredients: Gently fold the dry ingredient mixture into the wet mixture until just combined. The batter will be soft like brownie batter.
- Scoop the Dough: Immediately scoop tablespoon-sized portions onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, leaving space between each.
- Bake: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake for 11-12 minutes until the tops are set and crackly but the centers are slightly soft.
- Cool & Serve: Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack. Sprinkle with flaky sea salt for extra flavor.
Notes
✔️ For extra fudgy brownie cookies, slightly underbake them and let them set while cooling.
✔️ Want a richer flavor? Use high-quality dark chocolate with at least 70% cocoa.
✔️ Add-ins: Try mixing in chocolate chips, chopped nuts, or even peanut butter swirls!
✔️ Storage: Store in an airtight container for up to 4 days, or freeze for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Cookies
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
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