Description
Indulgent chocolate brownie cookies blend rich, gooey textures with intense cocoa depth, creating a dessert that promises pure bliss. Chocolate enthusiasts and cookie lovers will savor each irresistible bite of these mouthwatering treats.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup chocolate chips
Dry Ingredients:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Flavor Enhancer:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the baking environment by heating the oven to 350F (175C) and lining a baking sheet with parchment paper for optimal cookie performance.
- Create a creamy base by whipping unsalted butter with granulated and brown sugars until the mixture becomes light and airy, ensuring a smooth texture.
- Introduce eggs individually into the butter mixture, then incorporate vanilla extract, blending until uniformly combined.
- Separately sift together dry ingredients: all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt to ensure even distribution of leavening agents.
- Merge wet and dry ingredient mixtures, stirring gently until just incorporated to prevent overmixing and maintain a tender cookie texture.
- Delicately integrate chocolate chips throughout the dough, ensuring even dispersion for consistent chocolatey bites.
- Portion dough onto the prepared baking sheet using rounded tablespoons, strategically spacing each cookie approximately 2 inches apart to allow for spreading.
- Slide the baking sheet into the preheated oven and bake for 10-12 minutes, watching for set edges while maintaining soft centers – a hallmark of fudgy cookies.
- Allow cookies to rest on the baking sheet for 5 minutes to stabilize their structure, then transfer to a wire rack for complete cooling and optimal texture development.
Notes
- Customize chocolate intensity by swapping cocoa powder with dark or milk varieties for different flavor profiles.
- Use room temperature eggs and butter to ensure smoother, more evenly mixed cookie dough that blends seamlessly.
- Chill dough for 30 minutes before baking to prevent excessive spreading and create thicker, more structured cookies.
- For gluten-free version, substitute all-purpose flour with almond or gluten-free blend, maintaining the same delicious texture and richness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 185 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 59 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 27 mg