PrintThe Best Fudgy Brownie Cookies With Crackly Tops
I am happy you found this recipe for brownie cookies. These treats combine the rich, intense chocolate flavor and fudgy center of a classic brownie with the satisfying shape of a cookie. You will achieve those desirable crackly tops that make brownies special. This recipe is simple and delivers decadent chocolate results.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 12 min
- Total Time: 27 min
- Yield: 18 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the melted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until fully combined.
- Whisk in the eggs one at a time until the mixture is smooth. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the cocoa powder, flour, salt, and baking powder.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Fold in the chocolate chips.
- Scoop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches between each mound.
- Bake for 10 to 12 minutes. The edges should look set, but the centers will look slightly underbaked and glossy. This ensures a fudgy center.
- Remove the cookies from the oven. Immediately sprinkle the tops with a tiny pinch of flaky sea salt, if desired, for gourmet brownie bites flavor.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. The tops will develop their signature crackle as they cool.
Notes
- For the fudgiest center, do not overbake these brownie cookies. They should still look soft in the middle when you pull them out.
- If you want a shortcut, you can substitute 1 box of your favorite brownie mix for the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt, reducing the sugar slightly if your mix is very sweet.
- These cookies freeze well. Place cooled cookies in an airtight container between layers of wax paper.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 110mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg