Description
Your Simple Ingredient List for Brownie-Cookie Perfection. Pantry staples + cocoa powder + melted butter = deep chocolate flavor, glossy crinkle tops, and that signature fudgy chew—ready fast.
Ingredients
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The Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour (primary structure)
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (for deep chocolate flavor)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar (crisp edges)
- 3/4 cup packed brown sugar (soft, chewy centers)
- 1/2 tsp salt (balances sweetness & intensifies chocolate)
The Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted (key to a fudgy texture and shiny tops)
- 2 large eggs (for richness & binding)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (enhances chocolate flavor)
The Final Touch
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (gooey pockets of chocolate)
Instructions
- Preheat & prep: Heat oven to 350°F (175°C). Position racks in upper and lower thirds. Line two baking sheets with parchment.
- Whisk dry: In a large bowl, whisk flour, cocoa powder, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and salt until evenly combined.
- Mix wet: In a separate bowl, whisk melted butter, eggs, and vanilla until smooth and glossy.
- Make the dough: Pour wet into dry and stir with a spatula until no dry streaks remain. Do not overmix—stop as soon as combined for a fudgy texture.
- Fold in chips: Gently fold in chocolate chips. The dough will resemble thick brownie batter.
- Scoop & bake: Scoop rounded tablespoons onto prepared sheets, spacing 2 inches apart. Bake 10–12 minutes until edges look set but centers are soft and slightly underdone.
- Cool & set: Cool on sheets 5 minutes to set, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Pro tips: For extra crinkles, let dough rest 5 minutes after mixing to hydrate sugars. If dough spreads too quickly, chill 10–15 minutes. Rotate pans halfway for even baking. Do not overbake for maximum fudginess.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Cookies, Desserts
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 145
- Sugar: 12
- Fat: 7
- Saturated Fat: 4
- Carbohydrates: 17
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 2
