Gourmet Brownie Cookies
These Gourmet Brownie Cookies offer an irresistible combination of deep cocoa flavor, chewy texture, and pockets of melted chocolate, making them a perfect seasonal treat.
Ingredients
For the cookie dough
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened at room temperature Use unsalted so you can control the salt.
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed Adds moisture and chew; packed lightly into the measuring cup.
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs Use room-temperature eggs for better incorporation.
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder Choose a good-quality cocoa for the best chocolate depth.
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt Adjust or omit if using salted butter.
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips Can substitute with dark or milk chocolate for varied sweetness.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in the chocolate chips.
- Drop spoonfuls of dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, spacing them a few inches apart.
Baking
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10–12 minutes, or until the edges are set.
- Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
For best results, let cookies rest on the tray for 3–5 minutes to finish cooking gently and prevent breaking. Variations include adding nuts, espresso powder, or a caramel swirl.