Fudgy Brownie Cookies
These fudgy brownie cookies bring together the rich, gooey texture of brownies and the portability of cookies. With a crackly top, crisp edges, and a soft, fudgy center, they are a chocolate lover’s dream.
Equipment
- Mixing Bowls
- Hand Mixer or Stand Mixer
- Baking Sheet
- Parchment Paper
- Cookie Scoop
- Cooling Rack
Ingredients
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter 1 stick
- 8 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chopped or chips
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar packed
- 2 large eggs room temperature
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp espresso powder optional, enhances chocolate flavor
Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
Mix-Ins
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips or chunks dark, milk, or semi-sweet
Instructions
- In a heatproof bowl, melt the butter and chocolate together in the microwave in 15-second bursts, stirring between each interval, or use a double boiler.
- Let the melted chocolate mixture cool for 5 minutes.
- In a large bowl, beat the eggs, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together for 1-2 minutes until light and fluffy.
- Slowly mix in the melted chocolate and butter mixture, followed by the vanilla extract and espresso powder (if using).
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- Gently fold in the chocolate chips or chunks.
- Chill the dough for 15-20 minutes if it appears too loose to scoop.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Scoop about 1 1/2 to 2 tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them at least 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, until the tops look set and slightly crackly, but the centers remain soft.
- Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 2 minutes before transferring them to a cooling rack.
Notes
For extra flavor, try adding flaky sea salt on top before baking. You can also experiment with mix-ins like chopped nuts or white chocolate chips.
Nutrition Information (Per Serving)
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Total Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
- Sodium: 85mg
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Sugar: 15g
- Protein: 3g