Fudgy Double Chocolate Brownie Cookies Recipe

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Fudgy Double Chocolate Brownie Cookies Recipe

Introduction

If chocolate is your love language, these Fudgy Double Chocolate Brownie Cookies are your soulmate. Imagine the richness of a decadent brownie combined with the portability and fun of a cookie—soft, chewy centers, slightly crisp edges, and intensely chocolatey flavor. These cookies are perfect for afternoon treats, dessert tables, or just satisfying your sweet tooth cravings. They’re not just cookies—they’re chocolate dreams you can hold in your hand.

History & Formation

The brownie cookie is a modern hybrid, blending the classic American brownie (popularized in the late 19th century) with the cookie format. Brownies were initially a way to make a smaller, portable chocolate dessert without a cake pan. As home baking evolved, bakers experimented by shaping brownie batter into cookies, giving us this fudgy, gooey delight.

The formation of these cookies is simple but important: you fold in chocolate chunks for pockets of molten chocolate, chill the dough slightly to prevent over-spreading, and bake just until the edges are set while the centers remain soft. This technique ensures the perfect balance of chewiness and crunch.

Ingredients

Makes about 18–20 large cookies

For the Cookies:

  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
  • 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips or chunks
  • 1/2 cup dark chocolate chunks (optional, for extra richness)

Optional Toppings:

  • Sea salt flakes
  • Extra chocolate chips

Instructions / Methods

Step 1: Prep & Mix

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together melted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smooth and glossy.
  3. Add eggs one at a time, whisking after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.

Step 2: Dry Ingredients

  1. In a separate bowl, sift together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
  2. Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined. Be careful not to overmix—overmixing can make cookies cakier instead of fudgy.

Step 3: Chocolate & Chill

  1. Fold in chocolate chips/chunks evenly.
  2. Chill the dough for 30–60 minutes (optional but recommended for thicker, fudgier cookies).

Step 4: Shape & Bake

  1. Scoop 2–3 tbsp dough per cookie onto the baking sheet, spacing about 2 inches apart.
  2. Sprinkle sea salt or extra chocolate chips on top if desired.
  3. Bake 10–12 minutes until edges are set but centers are still soft. The cookies will firm as they cool.
  4. Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.

Conclusion

These cookies are the perfect marriage of brownie decadence and cookie comfort. They’re chewy, fudgy, and intensely chocolatey—a true treat for chocolate lovers. Serve them warm with a glass of milk or slightly cooled for maximum gooeyness.

For Chocolate Lovers (Tips & Methods)

  • Double up on chocolate: Use both semi-sweet and dark chocolate chunks for a richer flavor.
  • Fudgy texture hack: Slightly underbake the cookies; they continue to cook on the hot sheet.
  • Chewy perfection: Melted butter adds chewiness, while chilling the dough keeps the cookies thick.
  • Flavor booster: Add a pinch of espresso powder in the dough—it intensifies the chocolate without adding coffee taste.

Cookie Lovers’ Notes

  • These cookies freeze well. Scoop onto a tray, freeze, then transfer to a bag for fresh-baked taste anytime.
  • Pair with ice cream for a decadent brownie cookie sandwich.
  • Share with friends—the melty chocolate pockets always disappear first!

If you want, I can also make a visual step-by-step guide with photos for these cookies, showing exactly how fudgy and decadent they look at each stage. It’s almost like a chocolate therapy session. 🍫

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