Description
Indulge in the perfect combination of brownies and cookies with this delectable Brownie Cookie Recipe. These rich, fudgy cookies are loaded with bittersweet chocolate chips, pecans, and a hint of cocoa powder for an irresistible treat.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 12 ounces bittersweet chocolate chips (60-70% cacao)
- 1/2 cup butter
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder¹
Additional Ingredients:
- 1 cup pecans, chopped (optional)
- 1/2 cup mini semisweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Melt Chocolate and Butter: In a saucepan, melt bittersweet chocolate chips and butter over low heat, stirring until smooth.
- Prepare Batter: In a stand mixer, beat eggs, sugars, vanilla, baking powder, and salt until thick. Mix in melted chocolate. Stir in flour and cocoa powder. Add nuts and chocolate chips.
- Chill Batter: Cover batter and chill for 30 minutes.
- Bake: Preheat oven. Drop batter onto lined baking sheets. Bake for 8-10 minutes.
- Cool: Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet to develop a shiny, crackly crust.
Notes
- I don’t recommend Dutch-processed cocoa powder in this recipe.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
