Can I make this recipe ahead of time?

Yes. I often prep it in the morning before the girls wake up, then finish it right before dinner. The dough holds in the fridge for up to 24 hours. Scoop and bake when ready.

Are these cookies cakey or chewy?

They tend toward fudgy and chewy with a slightly crisp edge. If you bake them longer, they become firmer and more like a traditional cookie.

Can I halve the recipe?

Absolutely. The recipe scales well. Use a smaller bowl and reduce bake time slightly if your cookie mounds are smaller.

How do I keep the centers extra gooey?

Remove them from the oven when the edges are set but the centers still look slightly underdone. Cool on the sheet for five minutes. They will firm up without losing that gooey feel.

Are there healthy swaps?

You can swap half the butter for applesauce to reduce fat, but expect a change in texture and flavor. Using dark cocoa and less sugar gives a more bittersweet profile that feels less sweet overall.

Easy Gourmet Brownie Cookies in 27 min

Name: Gourmet Brownie Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 27 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 cup unsalted butter, melted; 1 cup granulated sugar; 1 cup brown sugar, packed; 4 large eggs; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 1 cup all-purpose flour; 1 cup cocoa powder; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 cup chocolate chips

Description

Rich and fudgy brownie cookies that are easy to make and perfect for sharing.

Ingredients

1 cup unsalted butter, melted
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup brown sugar, packed
4 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup cocoa powder
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup chocolate chips

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Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, combine melted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar. Mix until smooth.
Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
In another bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
Fold in the chocolate chips.
Drop tablespoon-sized mounds of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are set but the centers are still soft.
Let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

For extra shine, brush a tiny bit of melted butter on top right after baking. These cookies can be stored in an airtight container for up to three days or frozen for three months.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American