Description
If a cookie and a brownie had the ultimate dessert baby, you’d get these ultra-fudgy brownie cookies. Crackly on the outside, irresistibly gooey in the center, and packed with melted chocolate chunks, these cookies are everything you love about brownies but in an easy-to-share form. And yes, they deliver that dramatic chocolate pull with every bite. Whether you’re looking for quick dessert ideas, easy recipes for chocolate lovers, or just a homemade cookie recipe that beats any bakery—this is it.
Ingredients
8 oz dark chocolate
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
2/3 cup granulated sugar
1/3 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
3/4 cup chopped chocolate chunks
flaky sea salt, for topping
Instructions
1. In a heatproof bowl, melt the dark chocolate and butter together over a double boiler or in short bursts in the microwave. Stir until smooth and let cool slightly.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract until the mixture is thick and pale, about 2 minutes.
3. Whisk the cooled chocolate mixture into the sugar-egg mixture until fully incorporated.
4. In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. Stir into the wet ingredients just until combined.
5. Fold in the chopped chocolate chunks. Chill the dough in the refrigerator for 20 minutes.
6. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
7. Scoop 1.5-tablespoon portions of dough onto the baking sheet, leaving space between each cookie.
8. Sprinkle with flaky sea salt and bake for 10–11 minutes, until tops are crackly and shiny but centers are soft.
9. Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
For the best results, use chopped chocolate instead of chocolate chips—it melts better into gooey pockets.
Do not skip the chilling step. It helps prevent spreading and enhances texture.
Store cookies with a slice of bread in the container to keep them soft longer.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 11 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
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