Brownie Cookies
These fudgy brownie cookies are a delicious mashup between a cookie and a rich, decadent brownie. These cookies have a beautiful shiny, crackled top, just like a brownie. This handheld treat offers the best of both classic desserts in one bite.
You know those days when you just can’t decide if you want a brownie or a cookie? Most of the time if I am in that dilemma, I just have both! haha! But, these brownie cookies will forever solve that dilemma for you.
Brownie cookies are quite possibly my favorite cookie mashup because they combine two classics that are always, always good – a cookie and a brownie. These brownie cookies have a delicious shiny, crackled top, just like your favorite brownies. The inside is rich, fudgy and filled with plenty of melted chocolate chips. These cookies are one of those cookies I could eat the whole tray in one sitting. They are just too good!
Here is what you will love about these Brownie Cookies
- Quick bake time and simple to make – these cookies only take 9 minutes to bake and are easy to make. The dough does need some time to chill in the refrigerator, which helps to develop flavor in the cookies and contribute to the rich, fudgy interior of the cookies.
- The perfect mashup – these brownie cookies combine two classics – a brownie and a cookie, and they are hard to resist!
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Brownie Cookies
- Total Time: 54 minutes
- Yield: 18 cookies 1x
Description
These fudgy brownie cookies are a delicious mashup between a cookie and a rich, decadent brownie. These cookies have a beautiful shiny, crackled top, just like a brownie. This handheld treat offers the best of both classic desserts in one bite.
Ingredients
- 4 ounces semi-sweet chocolate
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 3 large eggs
- 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup mini semisweet chocolate chips
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a heat proof bowl, add the 4 ounces semi-sweet chocolate and butter. Fill a small saucepan 1/3 of the way full with water. Bring the water to a simmer. Place the heatproof bowl on top of the saucepan. Stir the chocolate mixture until melted. Remove from heat and allow to cool for 10 minutes.
3. In a large mixing bowl, whisk the eggs and sugar until light and frothy. Add in the melted chocolate mixture and vanilla extract and stir to combine. Add in the sifted flour, cocoa powder, baking powder and salt. Mix just until combined. Fold in the semisweet chocolate chips.
4. Cover the bowl and chill cookie dough for 30 minutes.
5. Scoop the cookie dough by 2 tablespoon measurements onto prepared parchment paper lined baking sheet.
6. Bake in preheated oven for 9 minutes. Allow to cool completely on pan.
- Prep Time: 15
- Chill Time: 30
- Cook Time: 9
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Oven
- Cuisine: American
