Description
These Decadent Fudgy Chocolate Brownie Drops are irresistibly rich and chewy, with a deep bittersweet chocolate flavor and a fudgy texture that melts in your mouth. Perfect for chocolate lovers craving a quick and easy cookie-like brownie treat, these drops combine melted chocolate and butter with eggs, sugar, and cocoa, baked to perfection in under 40 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Chocolate Mixture
- 7 oz (200g) bittersweet chocolate, chopped
- 1/4 cup (56g) unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup (85g) dark chocolate chips
Batter
- 2 large eggs, at room temperature
- 3/4 cup (150g) granulated sugar
- 3 tablespoons (24g) cornstarch
- 1/4 cup (21g) cocoa powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Prepare your baking sheets by lining them with parchment paper to prevent sticking. Remember to reduce the temperature to 350°F (175°C) before you start baking.
- Melt Chocolate: In a heatproof bowl, gently melt the chopped bittersweet chocolate and unsalted butter together until smooth and glossy. This can be done over a double boiler or carefully in short bursts in the microwave. Once melted, set aside to cool slightly.
- Prepare Batter: In a separate bowl, beat the eggs and granulated sugar together until the mixture becomes pale in color and thickens slightly, creating a light and airy base. Carefully fold the warm melted chocolate mixture into the eggs and sugar, combining gently to maintain the airiness.
- Add Dry Ingredients: Sift together the cornstarch, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt to ensure even distribution and no lumps. Stir these dry ingredients into the chocolate mixture, folding gently to create a uniform batter. Finally, fold in the dark chocolate chips to add pockets of molten chocolate in the finished drops.
- Chill Batter: Cover the batter and let it rest at room temperature for about 10 minutes. This resting period helps the batter reach a fudgy, thick consistency ideal for dropping onto the baking sheets.
- Bake Cookies: Scoop spoonfuls of the batter onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them evenly. Bake in the preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 8 to 11 minutes. The brownie drops should be set on the edges but remain soft and fudgy in the center. Allow them to cool on wire racks before serving.
Notes
- Be careful not to overbake to maintain the fudgy texture.
- For an extra indulgent touch, serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
- Use room temperature eggs for better mixing and volume.
- Chilling the batter slightly helps achieve the perfect drop shape and fudgy consistency.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
