Description
Chocolate lovers rejoice as fudgy brownie cookies blend two beloved desserts into one irresistible treat. Rich cocoa and melted chocolate create a perfect marriage of intense flavor and delightful texture that will satisfy your deepest sweet cravings.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Chocolate Ingredients:
- 12 ounces (340 grams) bittersweet chocolate chips (60-70% cacao)
- 1/2 cup (85 grams) mini semisweet chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup (25 grams) unsweetened cocoa powder
Dry Ingredients:
- 3/4 cup (90 grams) all-purpose flour
- 1 cup (200 grams) granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup (50 grams) brown sugar (packed)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
Wet and Optional Ingredients:
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup (113 grams) butter (unsalted)
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup (100 grams) chopped pecans (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare workspace by heating oven to 350F and lining two baking sheets with parchment paper for optimal cookie preparation.
- Create chocolate base by melting bittersweet chocolate chips and butter in microwave or double boiler, stirring until completely smooth and glossy.
- Combine wet ingredients in large mixing bowl, whisking eggs, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and vanilla extract until thoroughly integrated and slightly frothy.
- Incorporate melted chocolate mixture into wet ingredients, stirring until achieving a uniform, rich consistency.
- Separately sift together dry components including flour, cocoa powder, salt, and baking soda to ensure even distribution of ingredients.
- Gently fold dry ingredients into wet mixture, mixing until just combined to maintain optimal texture and prevent overmixing.
- Delicately introduce mini chocolate chips and chopped pecans, distributing evenly throughout the dough.
- Portion dough onto prepared baking sheets using tablespoon, placing dollops approximately 2 inches apart to allow proper spreading.
- Bake in preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, watching for set edges while maintaining a soft, fudgy center.
- Allow cookies to rest on baking sheets briefly before transferring to wire rack for complete cooling and texture stabilization.
Notes
- Chocolate Melting Magic: Melt chocolate and butter slowly to prevent burning, ensuring a smooth, glossy base for your cookies.
- Texture Trick: Do not overmix the batter, as this can lead to tough, dense cookies instead of the desired fudgy texture.
- Nut-Free Option: Skip the pecans for a classic chocolate version or swap with walnuts or almonds for added crunch.
- Dietary Swap: Use gluten-free flour blend and dairy-free chocolate for a celiac-friendly or vegan-friendly alternative.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 167 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 80 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg