Fast-Prep Fudgy Brownie Cookies
One-Bowl Fudgy Brownie Cookies have a rich chocolate flavor, fudgy center, crisp edges, and a shiny, crinkly top!
Ingredients
- 8 oz semisweet chocolate, chopped
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter, cubed
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- ½ cup brown sugar, packed
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 ½ tsp vanilla extract
- ⅓ cup all-purpose flour
- 3 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
- ½ tsp kosher salt
- ¼ tsp baking powder
- ¼ cup chocolate chips, optional
Directions
- 1
Place the chopped chocolate and butter in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave and stir in 30-second intervals until melted. Set aside to cool before adding to the egg mixture. You can also use a double boiler for this step.
- 2
Add the eggs, brown sugar, and granulated sugar to a large mixing bowl or stand mixer. Beat on a low speed until combined. Then increase the speed to medium and beat for an additional 4-5 minutes. The mixture should be pale and airy. Don’t miss this step or your cookies won’t be shiny or cracked.
- 3
Mix in the chocolate mixture and vanilla extract. Beat on a low speed until combined.
- 4
Whisk the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt in a medium-sized bowl. Add to the wet ingredients using a rubber spatula just until no lumps of flour remain.
- 5
Gently fold in the chocolate chips. Cover and chill the dough in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
- 6
Preheat the oven to 350ºF. Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper.
- 7
Remove the dough from the refrigerator. Scoop the dough and roll it into 2-tablespoon-sized balls. Place on the prepared baking sheet, leaving about 2 inches of space between them. Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are set and the top cracks.
- 8
Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool slightly. Then, transfer to a cooling rack to cool completely. Enjoy!