Description
Meltaway Brownie Cookies are rich, fudgy chocolate treats with a soft center and shiny, cracked tops. These cookies combine the decadence of a brownie with the convenience of a cookie, perfect for satisfying chocolate cravings. Easy to prepare and bake, they’re ideal for dessert or sharing with friends and family.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 8 ounces semi-sweet chocolate, chopped
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- â…” cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Baking Sheet: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
- Melt Chocolate and Butter: In a heatproof bowl, melt the semi-sweet chocolate and unsalted butter together either over a double boiler or in the microwave using 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth and fully combined. Set aside to cool slightly.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract until the mixture becomes light and frothy, about 2 minutes. Gradually whisk in the melted chocolate mixture until smooth and uniform.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt to evenly distribute the leavening agents and cocoa.
- Fold Dry into Wet: Gently fold the dry ingredients into the chocolate mixture just until combined to avoid overmixing. If using, stir in the chocolate chips evenly throughout the batter.
- Shape and Bake Cookies: Drop tablespoonfuls of the batter onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them approximately 2 inches apart. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, until the tops are shiny and cracked but the centers remain soft and fudgy.
- Cool before Serving: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes to set, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely before enjoying.
Notes
- Be careful not to overbake; the cookies should remain soft and fudgy in the center, similar to brownies.
- For an added flavor twist, sprinkle sea salt on top of the cookies before baking.
- You can also fold in chopped nuts such as walnuts or pecans for extra texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 11 g
- Sodium: 40 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 16 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg
