Description
Meltaway brownie cookies deliver rich chocolate bliss in one irresistible bite. Delicate yet intense, these treats promise a luxurious chocolate experience that glides across your palate with silky smooth perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
Chocolate and Dairy:
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup (115 grams) unsalted butter, melted
- 2 large eggs
Dry Ingredients:
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Powdered sugar (optional, for dusting)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350F (175C) and prepare two baking sheets with parchment paper, ensuring even surface coverage.
- Combine melted butter and granulated sugar in a large mixing bowl, whisking until the mixture becomes smooth and homogeneous.
- Incorporate eggs and vanilla extract, blending thoroughly to create a uniform liquid base.
- Sift cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt into the mixture, stirring until a consistent chocolate-colored batter develops.
- Gently fold flour into the batter, mixing until a thick, rich consistency forms, then fold in chocolate chips for added texture and flavor.
- Using a tablespoon or cookie scoop, portion dough into rounded balls and place on prepared baking sheets, spacing them approximately 2 inches apart to allow for spreading.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, watching for set edges and slightly underbaked centers – a key indicator of optimal moisture retention.
- Remove from oven and let cookies rest on baking sheets for 5 minutes to stabilize their structure.
- Transfer cookies to a wire rack for complete cooling, allowing them to firm up and develop their final texture.
- Optional: Dust with powdered sugar for a delicate, sweet finish and serve alongside milk or a warm beverage.
Notes
- Achieve soft, melt-in-your-mouth texture by slightly underbaking the cookies, ensuring they remain gooey and fudgy in the center.
- Try different chocolate chip varieties like dark, milk, or white chocolate to customize the flavor profile and add depth to the cookies.
- Use room temperature eggs for better incorporation and smoother batter consistency, preventing potential lumps or uneven mixing.
- Chill the dough for 15-30 minutes before baking to prevent excessive spreading and maintain a more compact, structured cookie shape.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 238
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 77 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg