Description
These fudgy brownie cookies combine the best of chewy cookies and rich brownies, with a crackly top and melty center, packed with chocolate flavor.
Ingredients
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (plus extra for topping)
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- Melt chocolate chips and butter together until smooth using a double boiler or microwave.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together granulated sugar, brown sugar, and eggs until light and fluffy.
- Stir in the melted chocolate mixture and vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, mix flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually fold dry ingredients into wet mixture until combined.
- Let batter sit for 10 minutes to thicken.
- Scoop dough onto a lined baking sheet, spacing them apart.
- Top each scoop with extra chocolate chips.
- Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 10–12 minutes until tops are shiny and crackled but centers are soft.
- Cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
- Add nuts like walnuts or pecans for extra texture.
- Use white chocolate or peanut butter chips as variations.
- Add a pinch of espresso powder for a deeper chocolate flavor.
- Chill dough to help prevent spreading.
- Microwave for 10–15 seconds to reheat for fresh-baked feel.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
