Description
Indulge in these chewy fudgy brownie cookies that are rich, chocolatey, and perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth. With a delightful combination of semi-sweet chocolate chips and optional nuts, these cookies offer the perfect balance of fudgy texture and cookie chewiness, making them an irresistible treat for chocolate lovers.
Ingredients
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Butter and Sugar
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter
- 2 cups granulated sugar
Wet Ingredients
- 4 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Add-ins
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup chopped nuts (optional, walnuts or pecans recommended)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for baking the cookies.
- Melt Butter and Combine with Sugar: In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over low heat until smooth and fully melted, being careful not to brown it. Remove from heat and stir in the granulated sugar until the mixture is glossy and well combined.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Add the eggs one at a time to the butter-sugar mixture, mixing well after each addition to incorporate properly. Then stir in the vanilla extract for flavor.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt until evenly combined.
- Combine Wet and Dry Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring gently just until fully combined to avoid overmixing.
- Fold in Chocolate Chips and Nuts: Fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips and chopped nuts (if using), ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the dough.
- Chill Dough: Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and chill the dough in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes. This helps the dough firm up and improves cookie texture during baking.
- Prepare Baking Sheet: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and for easy cleanup.
- Shape Cookies: Drop rounded balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart to allow for spreading.
- Bake: Bake the cookies for 10-12 minutes until the edges are set but the centers remain soft to keep a fudgy texture.
- Cool the Cookies: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. This prevents breaking while still warm and helps the cookies finish setting.
Notes
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week to maintain freshness.
- For longer storage, freeze cookies in a single layer, then transfer to a freezer-safe bag for up to three months.
- Serve warm with vanilla ice cream or drizzle with melted chocolate or caramel to elevate the dessert experience.
- Don’t skip chilling the dough as it’s critical for achieving the perfect chewy and fudgy texture.
- For an extra fudgy result, slightly underbake the cookies and allow them to finish cooking on the baking sheet.
- Experiment with different types of chocolate chips or nuts to customize the flavor to your preference.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
