These chocolate brownie cookies bring the rich, fudgy taste of classic chocolate brownies into an easy-to-make cookie form. Using unsweetened cocoa powder and semisweet chocolate chips, this cookie brownie recipe offers chewy, melty bites that satisfy any sweet snack craving. They’re a simple, delicious choice for anyone searching for easy baking recipes desserts that feel like a special treat.
Chocolate Brownie Cookies
Course: DessertCuisine: AmericanDifficulty: Easy12
servings15
minutes9
minutes24
minutes200
kcal24
minutesThese chocolate brownie cookies are a delightful treat, packed with rich, chocolaty goodness and a chewy texture that everyone will love.
Ingredients
1 ½ cups packed light brown sugar
⅔ cup vegetable shortening (or butter)
2 large eggs
1 tablespoon water
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
⅓ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
¼ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
Directions
- Preheat your oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- In a large bowl, cream together the brown sugar and vegetable shortening (or butter) using an electric mixer until fluffy.
- Add in one egg and mix until incorporated, then add the second egg, along with water and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, combine the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually stir the flour mixture into the creamed mixture on low speed until just blended.
- Fold in the chocolate chips.
- Using a spoon, drop dollops of dough about 2 inches apart on ungreased baking sheets.
- Bake for about 7 to 9 minutes until the cookies are set.
- Let them cool on the baking sheets for about 2 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
What You’ll Need
Gather these ingredients and tools to make your delicious chocolate brownie cookies:
- 1 ½ cups packed light brown sugar
- ⅔ cup vegetable shortening (or unsalted butter)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ⅓ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
- Mixing bowls
- Electric mixer
- Spoon for dropping dough
- Baking sheets (ungreased) or parchment paper
- Wire racks for cooling
Detailed Cooking Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cream together the brown sugar and vegetable shortening (or butter) in a large bowl using an electric mixer until fluffy.
- Add the first egg and mix until incorporated, then add the second egg, water, and vanilla extract. Mix everything until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, combine the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually stir the flour mixture into the creamed mixture on low speed until just blended.
- Fold in the semisweet chocolate chips evenly.
- Use a spoon to drop dollops of dough about 2 inches apart on ungreased baking sheets.
- Bake the cookies for about 7 to 9 minutes, until they are set. Look for a slightly firm edge as a visual cue to check readiness.
- Let the cookies cool on baking sheets for 2 minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.
Tips & Tricks
- For chewier cookies, use bread flour instead of all-purpose flour for a thicker texture.
- To store leftovers, keep cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week or refrigerate for longer freshness.
- Mix in ½ cup of chopped nuts or dried fruit for added flavor and texture variations.
- If dough seems too soft, chill it in the fridge for about 30 minutes before baking to help cookies maintain their shape.
- For a twist, add a teaspoon of espresso powder to enhance the chocolate flavor.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Brownies are dense, fudgy bars baked in a pan, while brownie cookies combine that fudgy flavor with a cookie’s chewy texture and round shape.
To make brownie cookies from Pillsbury brownie mix, add an extra egg and a bit more flour to the mix, then drop spoonfuls onto a baking sheet instead of pouring batter into a pan.
A brownie combined with a cookie is often called a ‘brookie,’ blending the texture of a cookie with the richness of a brownie.
The US military’s detailed 26-page brownie recipe ensures consistent results and manages large-scale baking for troops with clear steps covering ingredients, preparation, and safety.
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