Description
Indulge in the perfect combination of fudgy brownies and chewy cookies with these decadent Brownie Cookies. Loaded with rich chocolate and a hint of espresso, these cookies are a chocolate lover’s dream.
Ingredients
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For the Brownie Cookies:
- 2 four ounce bars (226g) semi-sweet chocolate, coarsely chopped
- 3/4 cup (94g) all-purpose flour (spooned & leveled)
- 1/4 cup (21g) natural unsweetened or dutch-process cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon espresso powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 5 Tablespoons (71g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
- 3/4 cup (150g) packed light brown sugar
- 1/4 cup (50g) granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs, at room temperature
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- optional: 3/4 cup (135g) semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Melt the chocolate: In a double boiler or microwave, melt the chocolate until smooth. Set aside to cool slightly.
- Prepare dry ingredients: Whisk together flour, cocoa powder, espresso powder, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- Make the dough: Beat butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until creamy. Add eggs and vanilla, then mix in melted chocolate. Stir in dry ingredients and chocolate chips.
- Chill the dough: Cover and refrigerate for 20 minutes.
- Bake: Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C). Roll dough into balls and place on baking sheets. Bake for 12-13 minutes, then cool on a wire rack.
Notes
- Make Ahead Instructions: Baked cookies freeze well for up to 3 months. Unbaked cookie dough balls freeze well for up to 3 months. Bake frozen cookie dough balls for an extra minute, no need to thaw.
- Special Tools (affiliate links): Double Boiler | Glass Mixing Bowls | Whisk | Electric Mixer (Handheld or Stand) | Baking Sheets | Silicone Baking Mats or Parchment Paper | Medium Cookie Scoop | Cooling Rack
- Chocolate: Use pure chocolate baking bars for best results.
- Espresso Powder: Enhances the chocolate flavor; can be substituted with instant coffee powder.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
