Gourmet Brownie Cookies (Printable Version)

Decadent dark chocolate treats with fudgy centers and crispy edges.

# Ingredient List:

→ Chocolate & Butter

01 - 8 ounces high-quality dark chocolate (at least 70% cocoa), chopped
02 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cubed

→ Dry Ingredients

03 - 1 cup all-purpose flour
04 - 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
05 - 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
06 - 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt

→ Wet Ingredients

07 - 1 cup granulated sugar
08 - 1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
09 - 3 large eggs, room temperature
10 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

→ Mix-ins

11 - 2/3 cup dark or milk chocolate chips
12 - Flaky sea salt, for sprinkling (optional)

# Step-by-Step Instructions:

01 - Preheat your oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - In a heatproof bowl set over a pot of simmering water, melt the chopped dark chocolate and butter together, stirring until smooth. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
03 - In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and sea salt until well blended.
04 - In a large bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract until pale and thick, about 2-3 minutes.
05 - Pour the melted chocolate mixture into the egg mixture and whisk until fully combined and smooth.
06 - Fold in the dry ingredients using a spatula until just incorporated. Do not overmix to maintain the fudgy texture.
07 - Gently fold in the chocolate chips until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
08 - Using a medium cookie scoop or two spoons, drop heaping tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
09 - Sprinkle with flaky sea salt if desired for a sweet and salty contrast.
10 - Bake for 10-12 minutes, until the tops are shiny and cracked but the centers are still soft.
11 - Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

# Tips from hearthlykitchen:

01 -
  • The exterior shatters beautifully while the center stays molten and soft
  • They strike that perfect balance between cookie and brownie texture
02 -
  • Room temperature ingredients prevent the melted chocolate from seizing when you combine everything
  • The shiny cracked tops mean you achieved the perfect texture balance
03 -
  • Use a kitchen scale for the most consistent results every time
  • Let your cookies cool completely before storing to keep them crisp on the edges

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