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The Ultimate Fudgy Chocolate Brownie Cookies with Crackly Tops

A stack of four rich, dark chocolate brownie cookies sprinkled with coarse sugar, showing a fudgy interior.
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Make these easy chocolate brownie cookies that combine the fudgy texture of brownies with the satisfying chew of a cookie. They feature rich dark chocolate flavor and irresistible crackly tops, ready in about 30 minutes.

Ingredients

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  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 4 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped (or use semi-sweet chips)
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar (for dusting, optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the melted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until fully combined.
  3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
  6. Fold in the chopped bittersweet chocolate. The batter will be thick, like brownie batter.
  7. Scoop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches between each mound.
  8. If desired, lightly dust the tops of the dough balls with powdered sugar for extra crackle.
  9. Bake for 10 to 13 minutes. The edges should look set, but the centers will still look soft and fudgy. This is key for a gooey center.
  10. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • For the best crackly top, ensure your eggs and sugar are well mixed before adding the dry ingredients.
  • Do not overbake these cookies; they firm up significantly as they cool.
  • Store leftover brownie cookie hybrid treats in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days.

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