Ultimate Fudgy Brownie Cookies
Cookies that taste exactly like fudgy chocolate brownies, with paper-thin shiny crinkle tops.
In a nutshell: This authentic american ultimate fudgy brownie cookies comes together in just 25 mins using simple whole ingredients. Perfect for home cooks seeking a dependable, restaurant-quality finish with minimal effort.
Get the best of both worlds: a cookie with the glossy, crinkly skin and rich, fudgy, decadent interior of a chocolate brownie. Made with melted dark chocolate and sea salt flakes.
Key Equipment
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Chef's Pro-Tips
- Room Temperature Ingredients: Ensure butter and eggs are at true room temperature (around 68°F / 20°C) so the emulsion creams evenly without curdling.
- Do Not Overmix the Flour: Fold the dry ingredients just until no white streaks remain. Overworking gluten leads to dense, tough baked goods instead of tender, chewy crumbs.
- Cool Completely on Wire Rack: Baked bars and cookies continue setting internally from residual heat. Let them rest in the pan for 15 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.
Ingredients
12
servings
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1 cup dark chocolate chips, melted
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3 tbsp unsalted butter
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2 large eggs, room temperature
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½ cup granulated sugar
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¼ cup brown sugar, packed
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½ cup all-purpose flour
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2 tbsp cocoa powder, unsweetened
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¼ tsp baking powder
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Step-by-Step Instructions
Melt Chocolate & Butter
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper. In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the dark chocolate chips and butter together, heating in 30-second bursts and stirring until completely smooth. Let cool for 5 minutes.
Whip Eggs & Sugar
In a stand mixer or using a hand mixer, beat the eggs, granulated sugar, and brown sugar on high speed for a full 5 minutes until the mixture is pale, thick, and ribbon-like. This step is crucial to get that signature shiny, crinkly brownie top!
Combine Batter
Reduce speed to low. Pour the cooled melted chocolate mixture into the egg mixture and beat until combined. Fold in the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and a pinch of salt using a rubber spatula just until combined.
Scoop & Bake
Scoop 2-tablespoon mounds of batter onto the prepared sheets, leaving 2 inches between them. Bake for 9-10 minutes until the tops are shiny and cracked but the centers are still soft. Let cool on the sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
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View on AmazonFrequently Asked Questions
That long beating whips in air and dissolves the sugar, which is what gives these cookies their signature shiny, crackled tops.
Yes. Pull them when the tops are shiny and cracked but the centers still look soft. They finish setting as they cool on the pan.
If your kitchen is warm, a 30-minute chill keeps the cookies from spreading too thin in the oven.
Keep in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days. They stay deliciously fudgy.
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