Gourmet Brownie Cookies
Indulgent brownie-like cookies that are easy to make with a chewy center and crackly top, perfect for any chocolate lover.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened) or use salted butter and omit extra salt.
- 2 cups granulated sugar for a shiny crackly top; brown sugar will make them chewier.
- 2 large eggs room temperature if possible.
- 2 teaspoons alcohol-free vanilla extract for depth of flavor.
- 1 cup all-purpose flour can substitute 1:1 gluten-free blend.
- 1 cup cocoa powder unsweetened; Dutch-processed for a darker flavor.
- 1/2 teaspoon salt balances the chocolate.
- 1 cup chocolate chips use semisweet, milk, or a mix.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until smooth and slightly fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla until evenly combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk the flour, cocoa powder, and salt to remove lumps.
- Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients and mix gently until just combined — don’t overwork the batter.
- Fold in the chocolate chips with a spatula.
- Drop rounded spoonfuls (about 1 to 1 1/2 tablespoons) of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
Baking
- Bake for 10–12 minutes, until the edges are set but the centers look slightly soft.
- Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to finish cooling.
Notes
Serve warm with vanilla ice cream, powdered sugar, or salted caramel. Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.