Description
Chocolate lovers will adore this delectable fudgy brownie cookies recipe that combines the richness of brownies with the convenience of cookies. Crisp edges and gooey centers make these treats an irresistible dessert you’ll want to share with everyone.
Ingredients
Scale
- 7 oz (200 g) 60-70% dark chocolate, coarsely chopped
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- ¾ cup (150 g) light brown sugar
- ¼ cup (56 g) unsalted butter
- ½ cup (60 g) all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup (25 g) cocoa powder
- ½ tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prep Station: Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper for optimal cookie performance.
- Dry Blend: Whisk flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt in a mixing bowl, creating a uniform dry foundation for rich chocolate cookies.
- Chocolate Fusion: Microwave dark chocolate and butter in 30-second bursts, stirring between intervals until achieving a silky, glossy consistency.
- Egg Transformation: Use electric mixer to whip eggs and sugar until the mixture turns pale and develops a light, airy texture, approximately 5 minutes.
- Flavor Integration: Pour melted chocolate and vanilla extract into the egg mixture, blending thoroughly to create a harmonious base.
- Batter Formation: Fold dry ingredients into wet mixture, creating a soft, slightly runny batter with a luxurious chocolate profile.
- Chill and Set: Refrigerate batter for 15 minutes to enhance texture and make portioning easier.
- Cookie Placement: Scoop rounded portions onto prepared baking sheets, maintaining consistent spacing for even baking.
- Baking Finale: Bake for 10-12 minutes until cookies display a glossy surface with delicate cracked edges, signaling perfect doneness.
- Cooling Protocol: Let cookies rest on baking sheets for 15-20 minutes before transferring to a wire rack, allowing them to set and develop optimal texture.
Notes
- Chill for Perfect Texture: Refrigerating the batter for 15 minutes helps control spread and intensifies the fudgy, rich chocolate flavor.
- Mind the Melting Process: Use gentle 30-second microwave intervals when melting chocolate and butter to prevent burning and ensure a smooth, glossy mixture.
- Watch Baking Time Carefully: 10-12 minutes is crucial; cookies should have a shiny surface and delicate cracked edges to maintain that coveted fudgy interior.
- Temperature Matters: Ensure ingredients like eggs and butter are at room temperature for better incorporation and smoother batter consistency.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 13
- Calories: 142
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 70 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 17 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 33 mg