Fudgy Chocolate Brownie Cookies
These fudgy chocolate brownie cookies blend the rich texture of brownies with the shape of cookies, perfect for any chocolate lover.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Mix-ins
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional) Can use walnuts, pecans, or almonds.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
- In a medium bowl, mix together the cocoa powder, flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then mix in the vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Fold in the chocolate chips and nuts until evenly distributed.
- Use a cookie scoop or tablespoon to drop mounds of dough onto your prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each.
Baking
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, until edges are set and tops are slightly cracked.
- Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
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Notes
For thicker cookies, chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking. For extra flavor, consider adding espresso powder or spices like cinnamon.