These chocolate brownie cookies bring together the crackly top and fudgy center of a brownie with the chewy edges and handheld appeal of a cookie. They’re quick to make, irresistibly rich, and perfect for satisfying any chocolate craving with simple ingredients you already have at home.
Ingredients
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 6 ounces dark chocolate, chopped (Dove, Ghirardelli, or similar)
- ½ cup granulated white sugar
- ½ cup packed light brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ⅛ teaspoon coffee extract (optional, for enhanced depth)
- ¾ cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder (preferably Hershey’s Special Dark)
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the butter and chopped chocolate in 20-second intervals, stirring each time until smooth. Let cool slightly.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, and coffee extract if using. Beat with a hand mixer for 5 minutes on medium speed until pale, thick, and airy.
- Stir the cooled chocolate mixture into the whipped egg-sugar mixture.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
- Fold the dry ingredients into the wet batter until just combined. The dough will be loose at this stage.
- Refrigerate the dough for 20 minutes, or until firm enough to scoop.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
- Use a 2-tablespoon cookie scoop to form dough balls and place them 2 inches apart on the baking sheet.
- Bake for 14–16 minutes, or until tops are set and cracked but still soft in the center.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 2–3 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Baking Tips and Variations
Use espresso powder as a substitute for coffee extract to deepen the chocolate flavor. Add semi-sweet chocolate chunks or chopped walnuts for texture and flavor contrast. For an even fudgier cookie, reduce baking time by 1–2 minutes. The dough can be frozen in scoops — just bake from frozen, adding an extra minute or two.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
These cookies deliver everything a chocolate lover wants: rich flavor, tender centers, and a satisfying chew. They’re easy to make in under an hour, freeze beautifully, and are ideal for dessert trays, gifting, or weeknight baking. If you love brownies and cookies, this is your new favorite mashup.
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