Description
These Chewy Brownie Cookies combine the fudgy richness of brownies with the convenient, handheld format of cookies. Made with a blend of cocoa powder and melted butter, these treats are chewy, chocolatey, and perfect for satisfying any sweet tooth. Optional chocolate chips add an extra burst of chocolate goodness. Simple to prepare and quick to bake, they are ideal for a cozy dessert or snack.
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
Optional
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, whisk together melted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Incorporate the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition to ensure they are fully blended. Stir in the vanilla extract for flavor.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, salt, and baking powder until evenly distributed.
- Mix Dry into Wet: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients. Gently fold the mixture until just combined, being careful not to overmix to maintain the chewy texture.
- Add Chocolate Chips: If using, fold in the chocolate chips evenly throughout the dough for added bursts of chocolate.
- Form Cookies: Use a cookie scoop or tablespoon to drop rounded balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart to allow for spreading.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are set but the centers remain slightly soft for that perfect chewy texture.
- Cool: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes to firm up before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Do not overmix the batter as this can result in tougher cookies.
- For a fudgier cookie, slightly underbake by removing from oven at 10 minutes.
- Chocolate chips are optional but recommended for extra texture and flavor.
- Cookies can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days.
- Freezing the dough is possible; scoop dough balls onto a tray, freeze, then transfer to a freezer-safe bag for later baking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (about 30g)
- Calories: 140 kcal
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 65mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1.5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
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