Fudgy Chocolate Brownie Cookies
Ingredients:
*For the cookies:
– 1/2 cup unsalted butter
– 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
– 3/4 cup granulated sugar
– 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
– 2 large eggs
– 1 tsp vanilla extract
– 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
– 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
– 1/2 tsp baking powder
– 1/2 tsp salt
– Extra chocolate chips or chunks for topping (optional)
Directions:
1. Preparation:
– Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. Melt Butter and Chocolate:
– In a small saucepan over low heat, melt the butter and chocolate chips together, stirring until smooth. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
3. Mix Wet Ingredients:
– In a large bowl, whisk together granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
4. Combine Wet and Chocolate Mixture:
– Stir in the cooled chocolate mixture until well combined.
5. Sift Dry Ingredients:
– Sift together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
6. Form Cookies:
– Drop dough by heaped tablespoons onto prepared baking sheets. If desired, press extra chocolate chips or chunks on top of each cookie.
7. Bake:
– Bake for 10-12 minutes, until the edges are set but the centers are still soft.
8. Cool:
– Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
**Prep Time:** 15 minutes | **Cooking Time:** 12 minutes | **Total Time:** 27 minutes
