These fudgy chocolate brownie cookies combine the richness of brownies with the shape of cookies. They have shiny crackled tops, soft centers, and melted chocolate chips on top — perfect for dessert boxes, bake sales, or viral food content.
🍫 Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup (125 g) all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup (25 g) cocoa powder (unsweetened)
- ½ tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
Wet Ingredients
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- ¾ cup (150 g) granulated sugar
- ¼ cup (50 g) brown sugar
- ½ cup (115 g) unsalted butter
- 170 g (6 oz) dark chocolate (for melting)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Add-ins
- ¾ cup (130 g) chocolate chips or chunks
- Extra chocolate chips for topping (optional)
🥣 Instructions
1. Melt Chocolate & Butter
In a heatproof bowl, melt:
- Butter
- Dark chocolate
Let cool slightly.
2. Mix Eggs & Sugar
In a large bowl, whisk:
- Eggs
- Granulated sugar
- Brown sugar
Whisk 2–3 minutes until pale and slightly thick.
3. Combine Wet Ingredients
Add:
- Melted chocolate mixture
- Vanilla extract
Mix until smooth and glossy.
4. Add Dry Ingredients
Sift in:
- Flour
- Cocoa powder
- Baking powder
- Salt
Fold gently (do not overmix).
5. Add Chocolate Chips
Fold in chocolate chips.
Chill dough 20–30 minutes (important for thick cookies).
6. Bake
Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F).
Line a baking tray with parchment paper.
Scoop dough into large balls (about 2 tbsp each).
Leave space between cookies.
Bake 10–12 minutes:
- Tops should crack
- Centers should look soft
7. Finish
Immediately add extra chocolate chips on top.
Let cookies cool 10 minutes on the tray.
✨ Tips for Perfect Brownie Cookies
- Do NOT overbake — soft center = fudgy texture
- Chill dough for thick cookies
- Use dark chocolate (60–70%) for rich flavor
- Bigger scoops = bakery-style cookies
📦 Storage
- Room temperature: 3 days (airtight)
- Refrigerator: 5 days
- Freezer (baked): 2 months
❤️ Why You’ll Love This Recipe
✔ Crackly brownie tops
✔ Soft, gooey centers
✔ Perfect for dessert boxes & selling
✔ Instagram & Pinterest viral look