Description
Rich and fudgy chocolate brownie cookies with shiny crackled tops, chewy centers, and gooey chocolate chips in every bite. These bakery-style cookies combine the deep flavor of brownies with the soft texture of homemade cookies.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces semi-sweet chocolate, melted
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Melt the semi-sweet chocolate and butter together until smooth, then let cool slightly.
- In a large bowl, beat the granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract until light and fluffy.
- Stir the melted chocolate mixture into the egg mixture until combined.
- Fold in the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt until no dry streaks remain.
- Mix in the chocolate chips evenly throughout the batter.
- Scoop portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving space between each cookie.
- Bake for 10 to 12 minutes until the tops are shiny and crackled while the centers remain slightly soft.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for several minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Serve warm or cooled completely.
Notes
- For thicker cookies, chill the batter for 20 minutes before baking.
- Do not overbake or the cookies may lose their fudgy texture.
- Use high-quality chocolate for the richest flavor.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 28mg
Keywords: brownie cookies, fudgy chocolate cookies, crackle top cookies, chewy brownie cookies, chocolate dessert, homemade cookies, bakery style cookies