Description
These fudgy chocolate brownie cookies combine the rich, dense texture of brownies with the convenience of cookie form. Soft and chewy with a deep cocoa flavor and melty chocolate chips in every bite, they are perfect for satisfying chocolate cravings with a simple bake.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 1/2 cups white granulated sugar
- 1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour or plain flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/3 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (add more if desired)
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup melted butter
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 egg
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two cookie sheets or baking trays with parchment paper to prevent the cookies from sticking and ensure even baking.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a medium-sized bowl, combine the unsweetened cocoa powder, white sugar, melted butter, and vegetable oil. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and fully incorporated.
- Add Dry Ingredients: Stir together the flour, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl. Gradually mix these dry ingredients into the wet mixture until a dough forms. Be careful not to overmix to keep the cookies fudgy. Fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips evenly.
- Shape Cookies: Using a cookie scoop or small ice cream scoop, portion 1-2 tablespoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets. Press each ball down to your desired thickness, whether thick or thin.
- Bake: Place the trays in the preheated oven and bake for 10-12 minutes. The cookies will be soft upon coming out but will firm up as they cool. Avoid overbaking to prevent dryness.
- Cool: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 10 minutes. Then, transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely before serving or storing.
Notes
- Do not overbeat the dough to maintain fudginess and avoid a cakey texture.
- Press the cookies to your preferred thickness before baking for desired chewiness.
- Use parchment paper for easy cookie release and cleanup.
- Store cooled cookies in an airtight container to keep them fresh and soft.
- You can increase chocolate chips for more chocolate bursts in each bite.
