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Fudgy Chocolate Brownie Cookies with Crackly Tops

A stack of freshly baked, fudgy chocolate brownie cookies featuring glossy, cracked tops, resting on a white plate.
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Make these fudgy chocolate brownie cookies that combine the best parts of brownies and cookies. They have rich chocolate flavor, soft centers, and the desirable crackly tops. This recipe is simple to follow for a quick dessert fix.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the melted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smooth.
  3. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the cocoa powder, flour, salt, and baking powder.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
  6. Fold in the chocolate chips. The batter will be thick, like brownie batter.
  7. Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart. You can lightly press them down if you prefer a flatter cookie.
  8. Bake for 10 to 13 minutes. The edges should look set, but the centers will still look slightly soft. This is key for fudgy texture.
  9. Remove from the oven. For the best crackly tops, immediately bang the baking sheet firmly on the counter once or twice. This helps set the shiny crust.
  10. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • For the richest chocolate flavor, use high-quality cocoa powder.
  • Chilling the dough for 30 minutes before scooping can help prevent the cookies from spreading too much during baking.
  • These cookies are best eaten the day they are made for maximum fudginess, but they store well in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

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