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The Ultimate Fudgy Chocolate Brownie Cookies with Crackly Tops

A stack and pile of rich, fudgy chocolate brownie cookies with cracked tops on a white plate.
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Create the best chocolate brownie cookies that merge the fudgy texture of brownies with the satisfying chew of cookies. These gourmet browkies feature rich chocolate flavor and signature crackly tops, ready in under 30 minutes.

Ingredients

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  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
  • 4 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped (or chocolate chips)
  • Flaky sea salt, for sprinkling (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the melted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until fully combined.
  3. Whisk in the eggs one at a time until the mixture is smooth and glossy. Stir in the vanilla extract.
  4. In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, salt, and baking powder.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed or by hand until just combined. Do not overmix.
  6. Fold in the chopped bittersweet chocolate.
  7. Scoop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches between each mound.
  8. Sprinkle the tops lightly with flaky sea salt, if using.
  9. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes. The edges should look set, but the centers will still look slightly soft. This ensures a fudgy texture.
  10. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. The tops will develop their signature crackle as they cool.

Notes

  • For an even richer flavor, use high-quality Dutch-process cocoa powder.
  • Chill the dough for 30 minutes before scooping if your kitchen is warm; this helps prevent spreading.
  • These cookies freeze well; place cooled cookies in an airtight container for up to three months.

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