Description
Meltaway brownie cookies combine rich chocolate intensity with delicate crumb texture. Chocolate enthusiasts will discover pure indulgence in these irresistible treats that melt smoothly on your palate.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup (170 grams) semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup (120 grams) all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup (113 grams) unsalted butter
- 3/4 cup (150 grams) granulated sugar
Flavor Enhancers:
- 1/4 cup (25 grams) unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Finishing Ingredients:
- Powdered sugar for dusting
- Flaky sea salt for sprinkling
Instructions
- Melt chocolate and butter in microwave at 50% power, stirring every 30 seconds until completely smooth and glossy.
- Whisk sugar, eggs, and vanilla in a large bowl until mixture becomes light and airy, then gently incorporate the melted chocolate blend.
- Sift flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt together in a separate bowl to eliminate any lumps.
- Gradually incorporate dry ingredients into wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined to maintain a soft, delicate texture.
- Cover dough and chill in refrigerator for 60-90 minutes to allow flavors to develop and dough to firm up.
- Preheat oven to 350°F and prepare baking sheets with parchment paper, ensuring even surface coverage.
- Using a cookie scoop, portion dough into uniform rounds, spacing them approximately 2 inches apart to prevent spreading.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, watching for crackled surface and slightly soft centers – cookies will continue setting after removal from oven.
Notes
- Handling Chocolate Melt chocolate and butter gently to prevent burning, stirring between each microwave interval for smooth consistency.
- Preventing Overmixing Fold dry ingredients into wet mixture until just combined to maintain a tender, soft cookie texture.
- Chilling Importance Refrigerate dough for at least an hour to enhance flavor development and prevent spreading during baking.
- Dietary Adaptations Swap regular flour with gluten-free blend and use dairy-free chocolate for alternative diet-friendly versions of these decadent cookies.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg