Description
Delightful brownie cookies that combine the rich texture of brownies with the shareability of cookies, perfect for satisfying chocolate cravings.
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 6 oz semi-sweet or dark chocolate (bars or chips)
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¾ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup chocolate chips or chunks (optional but recommended)
Instructions
- Melt butter and chocolate together in a double boiler or microwave. Stir until smooth and set aside to cool slightly.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together granulated sugar, brown sugar, and eggs for 2–3 minutes until pale and thick. Add vanilla extract.
- Stir in the melted chocolate mixture until well blended.
- Add cocoa powder, flour, baking powder, and salt. Mix until just combined to form a thick, glossy batter.
- Fold in optional chocolate chips or chunks for an extra chocolatey experience.
- Let the batter sit for 10 minutes to firm up slightly.
- Scoop dough onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, spacing evenly.
- Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 10–12 minutes, until tops are crackly but centers are still soft.
- Let cookies rest on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
For chewier cookies, slightly underbake. Use accurate measurements for best results.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: brownie cookies, chocolate cookies, dessert, baking, easy recipe
