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Fudgy brownie cookies on a cooling rack

Fudgy Brownie Cookies

Savannah Blake
Thick, glossy cookies made with melted chocolate, cocoa, and espresso powder, with a soft fudgy center.
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 37 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 18 pieces
Calories 193 kcal

Equipment

  • Baking sheets
  • Parchment paper
  • Mixing bowls
  • Cookie scoop

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup semi sweet chocolate chips for melting
  • ¼ cup butter
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup all purpose flour
  • ⅓ cup unsweetened cocoa powder sifted
  • ½ tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp espresso powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ cup chopped walnuts
  • ½ cup semi sweet chocolate chips for folding in

Instructions
 

  • Heat. Heat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Melt. Melt 1 cup chocolate chips and 1/4 cup butter and cool slightly.
  • Beat. Whisk 1 cup sugar, 2 eggs, and 1 teaspoon vanilla, then add the chocolate.
  • Fold. Fold in 1 cup flour, 1/3 cup cocoa, 1/2 teaspoon baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon espresso powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 cup walnuts, and 1/2 cup chips.
  • Chill. Chill the dough for 20 minutes.
  • Bake. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes until set at the edges.

Notes

Substitutions: Use pecans or skip the nuts, and use bittersweet chocolate for a deeper flavor.
Tips: Pull the cookies while the centers look soft.
Storage: Keep airtight for five days or freeze for up to three months.
Nutrition is calculated per serving.
Keyword Brownie Cookies, Chocolate Cookies, Cocoa Powder, Fudgy Brownie Cookies, Walnut Cookies