Chocolate lovers, rejoice! Enjoy a little pick-me-up in your day with these gooey, melt-in-your mouth, soft & chewy Fudgy Brownie Cookies! Add some sea salt to take them next level sweet and salty delish!
They are the perfect decadent treat that's sure to please. You may want to check out these Ultimate Chocolate Cookies, these Brookie Bars and these Perfect Brownies, since we're on the subject of chocolate!
Why We Love Fudgy Chocolate Brownie Cookies!
These fudgy chocolate brownie cookies are exactly the combination of flavors you've been searching for. They offer the chewy texture of brownies and crumbly texture of a cookie, all in one bite full of chocolate flavor! These easy-to-make cookies will satisfy your cravings in no time.
Brownie anything is always a favorite any time of year and there's just something about brownies, we can't resist. especially when brownie cookies are involved! Bursting with the most delicious chocolate flavor, why would we give it up? That is harsh!
Brownies are a timeless classic that is always going to be on the radar! Plus, there are so many variations to choose from. Like gooey, fudgy, cakey, chewy, loaded with goodies, frosted, cheesecake swirled, or holiday related. We love them all!
Read on to learn more about what makes these best fudgy chocolate brownie cookies so delicious and find out how to make them in the comfort of your own kitchen.
Ingredients for Brownie Cookies
Fudgy Brownie Cookie Recipe
- all-purpose flour
- unsweetened cocoa powder
- baking powder
- salt
- dark chocolate
or semi-sweet chocolate chips
or baking bar, chopped
- unsalted butter, cubed
- eggs , at room temperature
- granulated sugar
- brown sugar
- vanilla extract, coffee extract
or chocolate extract
- semisweet chocolate chips
- flaky salt, for topping
How to Make Fudgy Brownie Cookies
This fudgy brownie cookie recipe is easy to make, but if you have a stand mixer
- Preheat oven to 350°F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper
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- Melt 1 cup of chocolate chips with butter cubes in microwave, stirring in 30 second increments until melted. Set aside to cool.
- Whisk together flour, cocoa, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl, set aside
- Using mixer, mix together the eggs, sugars, and vanilla in a large mixer bowl on low increasing to medium-high speed for 5 minutes.
- Reduce speed to low and beat in melted chocolate for 1 minute.
- Add flour mixture and mix on low speed, just until combined for 20 seconds or so.
- Fold in chocolate chips. Cookie dough will resemble a gooey brownie batter.
- Use a medium cookie scoop
coated lightly with nonstick spray. Drop the cookies on the baking sheets, spacing cookies 3 inches apart. Cookies will spread, so allow room.
- Bake for 12 to 14 minutes, until tops are shiny and crackly.
- Remove from oven and sprinkle with flaky salt, if desired.
- Let cookies cool for 5-10 minutes on baking sheets, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for 1-2 days.
- One batch makes 16-18 cookies.
More Brownie Cookie Ideas?
- Make some brownie ice cream sandwiches with these cookies. Just place a scoop of ice cream between 2 brownie cookies, and voila!! Summer yumminess!
- Add some sprinkles on top! Perfect for birthdays and special occasions!
- Make these cosmic brownie cookies by adding chocolate ganache or chocolate frosting
on top with some colorful rainbow chocolate chips
!
When you combine brownies and cookies together, you get to enjoy the best divine treat. A moment or two of heavenly bliss! You may have more time with these brownie cookies though if you don't inhale them. 🙂 In my case, this is a hard feat!
Since Valentine's Day is coming up, these chocolate brownie cookies are the perfect indulgence for chocolate lovers. You may even be inspired to make your own chocolate extract to give these brownie cookies even more of a chocolate boost!
Bring on the best fudgy chocolate brownie cookies as a sure fire way to bring everyone together! Whether it's game-day, birthday parties, Christmas or Valentine's Day, these cookies do not disappoint.
To ensure your cookies turn out perfectly, follow the steps outlined in this post, and you’ll be enjoying your homemade treats in no time. Enjoy!
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- Chocolate Pecan Pie Brownies
- M&M Easter Egg Marshmallow Fudge Brownies
- Coconut Flour Chocolate Brownies
- Brownie Walnut Chocolate Chunk Cookies - Vegan & GF Options too!
More delicious dessert recipes we love include these M&M Cookie Dough Bars, this Magnolia Bakery's Coconut Layer Cake and this luscious Double Chocolate Banana Bread!
Fudgy Brownie Cookies
Ingredients
- ⅔ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup dark chocolate or semi-sweet chocolate chips or baking bar chopped
- ¼ cup unsalted butter cubed
- 2 large eggs at room temperature
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract coffee extract or chocolate extract can also be used
- ½ cup semisweet chocolate chips
- Optional flaky salt for topping
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Melt 1 cup of chocolate chips with butter cubes in microwave, stirring in 30 second increments until melted. Set aside to cool.
- Whisk together flour, cocoa, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl, set aside
- Using mixer, mix together the eggs, sugars, and vanilla in a large mixer bowl on medium-high speed for 5 minutes.
- Reduce speed to low and beat in melted chocolate for 1 minute.
- Add flour mixture and mix on low speed, just until combined for 20 seconds or so.
- Fold in chocolate chips. Cookie dough will resemble a gooey brownie batter.
- Use a medium cookie scoop coated lightly with nonstick spray. Drop the cookies on the baking sheets, spacing cookies 3 inches apart. Cookies will spread, so allow room.
- Bake for 14 minutes, until tops shiny, crackly looking.
- Remove from oven and sprinkle with flaky salt, if desired.
- Let cookies cool for 5-10 minutes on baking sheets, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for 1-2 days.
- One batch makes 18-20 cookies.
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Notes
- For extra fudgy, bake these cookies for 12 minutes!
- These cookies are also great for making brownie ice cream sandwiches. Just place a scoop of ice cream between 2 brownie cookies, and voila!!
Kim Lange says
Thank you very much!! xo
Pixi says
BEST chocolate cookies ever! Just like brownies!
Kim Lange says
Yes!! I love that you can make these gluten-free! Thank you so much for trying it and your kind words Tricia! xoxo
Tricia says
Mmmmm…I just made these gluten free, using Bob’s 1:1 Baking Flour. They are delicious, fudge and chewy. Thanks for another great recipe, Kim!
Kim Lange says
8 ounces chocolate, chopped coarsely. The smaller it's chopped, the faster it will melt. Hope you enjoy Elizabeth.
Elizabeth says
Do you have a weight measurement for the chocolate? 1cup of chopped chocolate is very imprecise. Smaller chops, more chocolate.