Fudgy Chocolate Brownie Cookies
These fudgy chocolate brownie cookies combine the rich, gooey center of a brownie with the crispy edges of a cookie, delivering a quick and easy dessert with deep chocolate flavor and melt-in-your-mouth texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 22 minutes
- Yield: 18 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup (113g) unsalted butter, melted
- 3/4 cup (150g) granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup packed (100g) brown sugar
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup (95g) all-purpose flour (or almond flour for gluten-free)
- 1/2 cup (50g) unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 3/4 cup (130g) dark chocolate chunks or chips
- Optional: 1/2 cup (60g) chopped walnuts or pecans
- Optional: A pinch of espresso powder
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the melted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smooth and combined, about 2 minutes.
- Add the eggs one at a time, whisking well after each addition, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture using a rubber spatula, mixing just until combined.
- Stir in the chocolate chunks or chips and nuts if using.
- Scoop the dough onto the baking sheet using a tablespoon or cookie scoop, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are set but the centers still look slightly soft.
- Remove from oven and let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Do not overbake to keep cookies fudgy. Melted butter gives a denser, fudgier texture. Fold in chocolate chunks last to keep pockets of gooey chocolate. Chill dough for 30 minutes if cookies spread too much. Use an oven thermometer for accurate temperature. Dough can be chilled up to 48 hours before baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Fat: 7
- Carbohydrates: 20
- Protein: 2
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