Description
Indulgent brownie cookies blend rich chocolate decadence with classic cookie crunch, offering a perfect marriage of two beloved desserts. Chocolate enthusiasts will savor each bite of these irresistible treats that promise pure bliss in every delightful morsel.
Ingredients
Scale
Chocolate Base:
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup dark chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
Wet Ingredients:
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
Finishing Ingredients:
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper, ensuring a clean, non-stick surface for your cookies.
- Melt the unsalted butter and dark chocolate chips together in a microwave-safe bowl, stirring at 30-second intervals until smooth and glossy.
- Whisk together granulated and brown sugars with eggs and vanilla extract in a separate large mixing bowl until the mixture becomes light and slightly frothy.
- Gradually incorporate the melted chocolate-butter mixture into the sugar-egg blend, stirring continuously to create a uniform, rich consistency.
- Sift together cocoa powder, all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl to eliminate any potential lumps.
- Fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, adding vegetable oil to maintain moisture, until a soft, slightly sticky dough forms.
- Chill the dough for 15-20 minutes to make it easier to handle and prevent excessive spreading during baking.
- Scoop rounded tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving approximately 2 inches between each cookie.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, watching for slightly cracked tops and soft centers, which indicate perfect brownie-like texture.
- Remove from the oven and let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Once completely cooled, dust the cookies generously with powdered sugar, creating an elegant, finished appearance.
Notes
- Ensure chocolate is high-quality dark chocolate with at least 60% cocoa content for deeper, richer flavor profile.
- Refrigerate dough for longer than 20 minutes to achieve more intense chocolate taste and denser cookie texture.
- Use parchment paper or silicone baking mats to prevent cookies from sticking and ensure even browning.
- Allow cookies to cool completely before storing to maintain crisp exterior and soft, fudgy interior.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 80 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg