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Gourmet Brownie Cookies

Delight in these Gourmet Brownie Cookies that bring together the rich, fudgy goodness of brownies and the chewiness of cookies, making them a perfect treat for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snacks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 140
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cookie Ingredients
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened Bring to room temperature for best results.
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 2 large eggs Use room temperature for easy mixing.
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour Can substitute with gluten-free flour for gluten-free option.
  • 1 cup cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder Too much can make the cookies cakey.
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup chocolate chips Feel free to swap for white chocolate or peanut butter chips.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smooth.
  3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
  4. In another bowl, mix together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
  5. Gradually blend the dry ingredients into the butter mixture.
  6. Fold in the chocolate chips.
  7. Drop spoonfuls of dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Baking
  1. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are set.
  2. Allow to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.

Notes

Don’t overmix the dough and consider chilling it for 30 minutes for thicker cookies. Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for 3-5 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months.