Description
Indulgent chocolate chip brownie cookies merge two beloved desserts into a single, irresistible treat. Rich chocolate and classic cookie textures combine for a delightful experience you won’t forget.
Ingredients
Scale
Chocolate
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chunks
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients and Others
- 1 cup (226 grams) unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup (60 grams) chopped walnuts (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the oven environment by heating to 350°F and lining baking sheets with parchment paper to ensure effortless removal and clean workspace.
- Using a mixing bowl, thoroughly blend softened butter with granulated and brown sugars until the mixture becomes airy and pale, creating a smooth foundation for the cookies.
- Introduce eggs individually, ensuring complete integration after each addition, then incorporate vanilla extract to enhance the flavor profile.
- Separately combine dry ingredients—flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt—then gradually merge with the butter mixture, stirring until a uniform dough forms.
- Gently fold chocolate chunks and walnuts throughout the dough, distributing ingredients evenly to guarantee consistent flavor in every bite.
- Strategically place rounded tablespoon-sized dough portions onto prepared baking sheets, maintaining consistent spacing to allow proper spreading during baking.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until cookie edges become firm and set. Allow cookies to rest on baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack for complete cooling, which helps maintain their structured texture.
Notes
- Ensure butter is softened at room temperature for smooth, even mixing without lumps.
- Use high-quality cocoa powder and chocolate chunks for richer, more intense flavor depth.
- For gluten-free version, swap wheat flour with almond or coconut flour and add xanthan gum for better texture binding.
- Reduce sugar content by 25% for a less sweet option, which works well with dark chocolate chips.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 100 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg