Description
Chocolate lovers rejoice with these meltaway brownie cookies, where fudgy richness meets delicate crumb. Luxurious chocolate flavor and silky texture promise pure indulgence that melts delightfully on your palate, leaving sweet memories of pure dessert bliss.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ⅓ cup cocoa powder
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup (1 stick or 113 grams) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup packed brown sugar
Flavoring and Binding Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup chocolate chips (optional)
Frosting/Coating Ingredients:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 to 3 tablespoons milk (as needed for consistency)
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Gently melt butter in a spacious mixing vessel, ensuring a smooth, glossy texture without scorching.
- Incorporate granulated and brown sugars into the warm butter, whisking vigorously until the mixture becomes uniform and slightly aerated.
- Crack eggs into the sugar-butter blend, adding vanilla extract, then blend thoroughly until the liquid ingredients are completely integrated.
- Sift cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt directly over the wet ingredients, stirring carefully to prevent lumps and create a rich, dark base.
- Gradually introduce flour into the mixture, folding gently with a spatula to maintain a soft, velvety consistency without overmixing.
- If desired, fold chocolate chips into the batter, distributing them evenly throughout the cookie dough.
- Prepare baking sheets by lining them with parchment paper or silicone mats to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C), allowing it to reach the optimal temperature for perfect cookie texture.
- Scoop rounded portions of the dough onto prepared baking sheets, leaving sufficient space between each cookie for potential spreading.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, watching carefully to achieve a slightly crisp exterior while maintaining a soft, tender center.
Notes
- Opt for high-quality cocoa powder to enhance the rich chocolate flavor and ensure a deep, intense taste in your cookies.
- Chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking to prevent excessive spreading and create a more dense, fudgy texture.
- Use room temperature eggs for better incorporation and smoother batter consistency, which helps achieve a more uniform cookie structure.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute all-purpose flour with a 1:1 gluten-free baking blend, maintaining the same measurements and mixing technique.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 70 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg