Description
Indulgent chocolate brownie cookies blend rich, fudgy textures from traditional brownies with the crisp charm of classic cookies. Chocolate lovers will savor these irresistible treats that promise a delightful twist on two beloved desserts.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Chocolate Ingredients:
- 200 grams (7 ounces) dark chocolate (60-70% cocoa, chopped)
- 100 grams (½ cup) chocolate chips or chunks
- 20 grams (¼ cup) unsweetened cocoa powder
Wet Ingredients:
- 2 large eggs
- 50 grams (¼ cup) unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 150 grams (¾ cup) granulated sugar
- 50 grams (¼ cup) brown sugar
Dry Ingredients:
- 65 grams (½ cup) all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Create a warm environment for baking by heating the oven to 180C (350F) and preparing a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Utilize a double boiler technique to gently melt chopped chocolate and butter together, ensuring a smooth and consistent mixture. If using a microwave, heat in short 30-second bursts, stirring between intervals.
- Allow the chocolate and butter mixture to cool down to a tepid temperature, preventing potential ingredient separation.
- In a separate mixing bowl, whisk together granulated sugar and eggs until the mixture becomes light, fluffy, and pale in color, indicating proper aeration.
- Gradually incorporate the slightly cooled chocolate mixture into the sugar-egg blend, stirring carefully to maintain the mixture’s delicate structure.
- Sift together flour, cocoa powder, and salt in a separate bowl, ensuring no lumps remain and ingredients are evenly distributed.
- Fold the dry ingredients into the chocolate mixture using gentle, sweeping motions to preserve the air incorporated during mixing.
- Add vanilla extract and mix thoroughly to enhance the cookie’s aromatic profile.
- Scoop rounded tablespoons of batter onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving sufficient space between each cookie for spreading.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, watching for slightly cracked surfaces and soft centers.
- Remove from oven and let cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack for complete cooling.
Notes
- Opt for high-quality dark chocolate with at least 70% cocoa content to enhance the rich, intense flavor of these brownie cookies.
- Always let the melted chocolate and butter mixture cool slightly before adding eggs to prevent accidental scrambling, ensuring a smooth and silky texture.
- Test for doneness by gently pressing the cookie surface – they should have a slight crackle on top and feel slightly soft in the center, as they’ll continue to set while cooling.
- Experiment with mix-ins like chopped nuts, sea salt sprinkle, or white chocolate chips to create unique variations that complement the deep chocolate flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg