Description
Make rich, fudgy cookies that taste like a brownie, complete with a shiny, crackly top.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, melted
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 cup chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk the melted butter and granulated sugar together until fully combined.
- Whisk in the eggs one at a time until the mixture is smooth. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the cocoa powder, flour, salt, and baking powder.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed or by hand until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Fold in the chocolate chips, if using.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10 to 12 minutes. The edges should look set, but the center will still look slightly soft.
- Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. The tops will develop their signature crackle as they cool.
Notes
- For extra fudginess, chill the dough for 30 minutes before scooping.
- Use high-quality cocoa powder for the deepest chocolate flavor.
- If you prefer a thicker cookie, use a cookie scoop instead of a spoon.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 12 min
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 20
- Sodium: 85
- Fat: 10
- Saturated Fat: 6
- Unsaturated Fat: 4
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 24
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 2
- Cholesterol: 45