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The Ultimate Fudgy Chocolate Brownie Cookies with Crackly Tops

A stack of rich, dark chocolate brownie cookies with shiny, cracked tops on a white plate.
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Create the best homemade brownie cookies that perfectly merge the fudgy texture of brownies with the satisfying shape of a cookie. This recipe delivers rich chocolate flavor and the desirable crackly top.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, good quality
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup chopped dark chocolate (for melting)
  • Flaky sea salt, for topping (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two large 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. Stir in the vanilla extract.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
  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 chocolate chips.
  7. Melt the chopped dark chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth. Drizzle the melted chocolate over the dough and gently fold it in 2-3 times to create ribbons of chocolate.
  8. Scoop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches between each mound. The dough will be soft.
  9. Bake for 10 to 13 minutes. The edges should look set, but the centers will still look slightly underbaked and glossy. This is key for a fudgy center.
  10. Immediately sprinkle the tops with flaky sea salt, if using.
  11. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. They will firm up as they cool.

Notes

  • For the best crackly top, do not overbake. The cookies should look slightly soft in the middle when you remove them from the oven.
  • Use high-quality cocoa powder for the deepest chocolate flavor in these decadent chocolate baking treats.
  • If you want a truly gooey chocolate dessert, slightly underbake them by one minute.

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