Description
Magic brownie cookies blend rich chocolate intensity with classic cookie crunch, creating an irresistible dessert. Chocolate enthusiasts will savor this simple yet indulgent treat that delivers pure baking satisfaction.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz (225 g) semi-sweet chocolate, chopped
- 1 cup (175 g) chocolate chips or chunks
- ½ cup (115 g) unsalted butter
- ¾ cup (150 g) granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup (65 g) all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup (25 g) unsweetened cocoa powder
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Oven Preparation: Calibrate oven to 350F (175C) and shield baking sheet with parchment paper or silicone mat for effortless release.
- Foundation Mixing: Whisk melted butter and sugar into a luxurious, glossy emulsion, creating a rich base for the cookie batter.
- Liquid Integration: Blend eggs and vanilla extract into the butter-sugar mixture, transforming the consistency into a smooth, homogeneous substance.
- Dry Ingredient Refinement: Meticulously sift cocoa powder, flour, salt, and baking powder to eliminate potential clumps and ensure uniform distribution.
- Batter Composition: Delicately fold wet and dry ingredients together, maintaining a light, airy texture. Combine until just incorporated, avoiding excessive manipulation.
- Flavor Enhancement: Introduce chocolate chips and nuts throughout the batter, ensuring an even dispersion of complementary textures and tastes.
- Portioning and Arrangement: Scoop dough into rounded mounds, strategically placing them 2 inches apart on the prepared baking surface to allow proper expansion.
- Baking Process: Roast in preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, targeting a slightly underdone center with firmly set edges—recognizing the cookies will continue to solidify during cooling.
- Cooling Protocol: Rest cookies on baking sheet for 5 minutes, leveraging residual heat to complete the cooking process without risking overdevelopment.
- Final Set-up: Migrate cookies to a wire rack, allowing complete cooling and optimal texture development before serving.
Notes
- Prevent Overmixing: Stir batter just until ingredients combine to maintain a light, tender cookie texture and avoid developing tough, dense results.
- Temperature Control: Watch cookies closely during baking, removing when edges are set but centers appear slightly soft, as they’ll continue cooking while cooling.
- Chocolate Chip Distribution: Fold chocolate chips gently to ensure even spread, preventing clumping and guaranteeing a consistent chocolate experience in every bite.
- Storage Strategy: Cool cookies completely before storing in an airtight container to preserve moisture and maintain their delectable soft-crisp texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 13
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 100 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg