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Ultimate Fudgy Chocolate Brownie Cookies with Crackly Tops

Close-up of stacked chocolate brownie cookies showing their dense, fudgy interior and flaky sea salt topping.
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Welcome to my kitchen! I am sharing my favorite recipe for chocolate brownie cookies. These browkies deliver the fudgy, chewy texture of a perfect brownie combined with the satisfying shape of a cookie, complete with that desirable crackly top. This is a quick dessert, ready in about 30 minutes.

Ingredients

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  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
  • 4 ounces semi-sweet chocolate, chopped (or chocolate chips)
  • 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (for mixing in)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the melted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smooth.
  3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, salt, and baking powder.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined. Do not overmix.
  6. Stir in the chopped semi-sweet chocolate and the extra chocolate chips.
  7. Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart. You should get about 18 cookies.
  8. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes. The edges should look set, but the centers will still look soft and fudgy. This is key for a gooey chocolate treat.
  9. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. The tops will develop their signature crackly top as they cool.

Notes

  • For the best crackly tops, make sure your eggs and vanilla are at room temperature before mixing.
  • If you want an extra decadent bake, sprinkle a tiny pinch of flaky sea salt on top of each dough ball before baking.
  • These chocolate brownie cookies freeze well; place cooled cookies in an airtight container between layers of wax paper.

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