Description
Chocolate lovers discover pure bliss with fudgy brownie cookies, merging two beloved desserts into one irresistible treat. Rich chocolate and crisp edges invite indulgence that will leave you craving another delectable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 7 ounces (200 grams) 60 – 70% dark chocolate, coarsely chopped
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- ¾ cup (150 grams) light brown sugar
Dry Ingredients:
- ½ cup (60 grams) all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup (25 grams) cocoa powder
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- ¼ cup (56 grams) unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 350°F (180°C) and prepare two large baking sheets by lining them with parchment paper.
- In a small mixing bowl, thoroughly combine all-purpose flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. Reserve this dry mixture to the side.
- Carefully melt dark chocolate and unsalted butter together in a microwave-safe bowl, using 30-second intervals and stirring between each interval until the mixture becomes completely smooth and glossy.
- Using an electric mixer, whip whole eggs and granulated sugar together until the mixture turns pale and develops a light, fluffy texture, which typically takes approximately 5 minutes.
- Incorporate the melted chocolate and pure vanilla extract into the egg mixture, blending until uniformly combined.
- Gently fold the reserved dry ingredients into the wet mixture, creating a somewhat runny batter consistency.
- Refrigerate the batter for 15 minutes to allow it to slightly thicpen and become more manageable.
- Drop rounded spoonfuls of the batter onto the prepared baking sheets, ensuring even spacing between each cookie.
- Bake each tray for 10-12 minutes, watching for a characteristic shiny surface with delicate cracked edges.
- Allow the cookies to cool directly on the baking sheets for 15-20 minutes before carefully transferring them to a wire cooling rack.
Notes
- Chilling the batter helps create those signature fudgy, crackly tops by allowing the ingredients to set and develop rich chocolate flavor.
- Use high-quality chocolate for the most decadent and intense taste, as it’s the star ingredient in these luxurious cookies.
- Beating eggs and sugar until pale and fluffy creates a light, airy texture that contrasts beautifully with the dense chocolate base.
- Watch baking time carefully – just 10-12 minutes ensures a soft, gooey center that mimics the texture of a perfect brownie.
- These cookies freeze wonderfully for up to 3 months, making them a great make-ahead dessert for unexpected sweet cravings.
- Room temperature ingredients blend more smoothly, so take eggs and butter out of the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 70 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg