Brownie Cookies

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Brownie Cookies

These cookies are a dream for any chocolate lover, combining the rich, fudgy interior of a brownie with the slightly crisp edges of a perfect cookie. They develop a beautiful “crackle” top and a glossy finish that looks professional but is incredibly easy to achieve.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup (120g) all-purpose flour

  • 1/3 cup (35g) unsweetened cocoa powder

  • 1/2 tsp baking soda

  • 1/2 tsp fine salt

  • 200g dark chocolate, chopped

  • 1/2 cup butter, unsalted

  • 2 large eggs

  • 3/4 cup sweetener (or sugar substitute)

  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Step-by-Step Instructions

  1. Preparation: Preheat your oven to 175°C. Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper.

  2. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the 120g flour, 35g cocoa powder, 1/2 tsp baking soda, and 1/2 tsp salt. Set this aside.

  3. Melt Chocolate and Butter: Using a double boiler or a microwave (in 30-second bursts), melt the 200g dark chocolate and 1/2 cup butter together until completely smooth. Let it cool slightly so it doesn’t cook the eggs.

  4. Whisk Eggs and Sweetener: In a separate large bowl, beat the 2 eggs, 3/4 cup sweetener, and 1 tsp vanilla with an electric mixer for about 5 minutes. The mixture should become pale, thick, and nearly double in volume. This step is the secret to getting that shiny, crackly brownie top!

  5. Merge Mixtures: Fold the melted chocolate mixture into the egg mixture until just combined. Gently fold in the dry ingredients using a spatula. Do not overmix; stop as soon as you see no more streaks of flour.

  6. Scoop and Bake: Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart as they will spread. Bake for 10–12 minutes.

  7. Cooling: The cookies will be very soft when they first come out of the oven. Let them firm up on the baking sheet for at least 10 minutes before moving them to a wire rack.

Serving Tip

For an extra touch of indulgence, sprinkle a tiny pinch of flaky sea salt over the cookies while the chocolate is still warm.

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