Gourmet Brownie Cookies (Printable Version)

Decadent fudgy cookies with crisp edges combining brownie and cookie textures in every bite.

# Ingredient List:

→ Chocolate & Butter

01 - 8 oz high-quality dark chocolate (at least 70% cocoa), chopped
02 - 4 oz unsalted butter, cubed

→ Dry Ingredients

03 - 1 cup all-purpose flour
04 - 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
05 - 1/2 tsp baking powder
06 - 1/2 tsp fine sea salt

→ Wet Ingredients

07 - 1 cup granulated sugar
08 - 1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
09 - 3 large eggs, room temperature
10 - 1 tsp pure vanilla extract

→ Mix-ins

11 - 3.5 oz dark or milk chocolate chips
12 - Flaky sea salt, for sprinkling (optional)

# How to Make:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - Set a heatproof bowl over a pot of simmering water. Melt chopped dark chocolate and butter together, stirring until smooth. Remove from heat and cool slightly.
03 - In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and sea salt until well blended.
04 - In a large bowl, whisk granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract until pale and thick, approximately 2-3 minutes.
05 - Pour melted chocolate mixture into egg mixture. Whisk until fully combined and uniform in color.
06 - Gently fold dry ingredients into batter using a spatula until just incorporated. Avoid overmixing to maintain texture.
07 - Fold in chocolate chips until evenly distributed throughout dough.
08 - Using a medium cookie scoop or two spoons, drop heaping tablespoons of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing 2 inches apart.
09 - Sprinkle flaky sea salt over dough mounds if desired.
10 - Bake for 10-12 minutes until tops are shiny and cracked but centers remain soft.
11 - Let cookies cool on baking sheets for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire rack to cool completely.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The texture is absolutely magical, crisp and shiny on the outside with a center that stays gloriously soft and fudgy for days
  • These cookies strike that perfect balance of intense chocolate flavor without being overwhelmingly sweet
  • They're surprisingly simple to make but taste like something from a high end bakery
02 -
  • Underbaking slightly is the secret to that fudgy center, so remove them from the oven when they still look slightly underdone in the middle
  • Letting them cool on the hot baking sheet is crucial, as they continue cooking and set up during those 10 minutes
  • The dough needs to be scooped while it's still warm, so work quickly once you've folded in the chocolate chips
03 -
  • Invest in good quality chocolate, since it's the star of the show and makes up most of the cookie
  • Weigh your ingredients if possible, as baking with precise measurements gives the most consistent results
  • Don't skip the flaky sea salt on top, it's what makes these taste bakery quality

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