Fudgy Chocolate Brownie Cookies

Fudgy Chocolate Brownie Cookies

Ingredients:

– **1 cup (175g) semi-sweet chocolate chips**
– **2 oz (57g) unsweetened chocolate**, chopped
– **1/2 cup (113g) unsalted butter**
– **1 cup (200g) granulated sugar**
– **1/2 cup (100g) brown sugar**, packed
– **3 large eggs**
– **1 teaspoon vanilla extract**
– **1 cup (125g) all-purpose flour**
– **1/4 cup (30g) unsweetened cocoa powder**
– **1/2 teaspoon baking powder**
– **1/4 teaspoon salt**
– **1 cup (175g) additional semi-sweet chocolate chips** (optional, for extra chocolate chunks)

Instructions:

1. **Melt the Chocolate and Butter:**
– In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the 1 cup of chocolate chips, chopped unsweetened chocolate, and butter.
– Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring after each, until fully melted and smooth. Set aside to cool slightly.

2. **Mix the Sugars and Eggs:**
– In a large mixing bowl, combine the granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract.
– Beat with an electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.

3. **Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients:**
– Slowly pour the melted chocolate mixture into the egg mixture, beating on low speed until combined.
– In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
– Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.

4. **Fold in Extra Chocolate Chips:**
– If you’re adding extra chocolate chunks, fold in the additional cup of chocolate chips into the dough.

5. **Chill the Dough:**
– Cover the dough with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. This helps the dough firm up and makes it easier to scoop.

6. **Preheat the Oven:**
– Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.

7. **Scoop and Bake:**
– Use a cookie scoop or spoon to drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
– Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are set and the tops are crinkly.
– The cookies may look slightly underbaked in the center, but they will continue to set as they cool.

8. **Cool and Serve:**
– Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Tips:

– For an even fudgier texture, you can slightly underbake the cookies.
– Store these cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days.

Enjoy your rich and decadent brownie cookies! Let me know if you need any more recipes or have any questions.