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Fudgy Chocolate Brownie Cookie Recipe

This Fudgy Chocolate Brownie Cookie recipe has a shiny crinkly crust and is like sinking your teeth into a rich, soft, and gooey brownie.

Given a choice, I’d take a good brownie over most other desserts. If you like a good fudgy brownie or a brownie stuffed with cookies, I’m there. Make Brownie Cookies, and it’s like the brownie 1st prize at the State Fair.

Top down view of three chocolate cookies filled with chocolate chips and nuts.

If you’re a chocolate lover, be prepared for an infusion of 2 chocolate flavors that will transport you into pure chocolate bliss. 12 large homemade brownie cookies will guarantee you have plenty to share.

What’s so special about these cookies?

As much as I would love to take credit for creating this chewy Brownie Cookie recipe, this recipe is actually inspired by the Fall edition of our Freaky Friday Blog Hop.

What is the Freaky Friday Blog Hop? Freaky Friday is a blog hop with some of my favorite food blogger buddies!

We secretly get assigned one another’s blogs to make a recipe from, and then we all reveal who we had and what we made on the same Friday, and that is today!

The Freaky Friday blog hop is organized by Michaela who runs An Affair From the Heart.

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Fresh April Flours

I was so excited to get Lynn’s blog, Fresh April Flours for our Fall edition of Freaky Friday.

Let me tell you a little bit about Lynn

Lynn went from a simple cake decorating class to opening up a professional cake business. It took her stepping back from the business to reclaim her love of baking. I totally get it! She’s now a full-time blogger.

She and her husband are raising 4 boys and even with her love of baking maintain a healthy lifestyle. Like us, they consider desserts a treat.

It’s no secret that we’re (I’m) mildly obsessed with chocolate. So, when I went perusing Lynn’s blog, I hit a gold mine when it comes to chocolate. I hit the lottery! Just take a look at her Easy Chocolate Mousse and her Chocolate Chip Pecan Pie! And, you wouldn’t believe what this girl does with brownies!

Ultimately I had to try her Brownie Cookie recipe. I’ve already made them twice. Two kinds of chocolate and butter? What’s not to love?

I followed Lynn’s recipe word for word and didn’t make any changes. It’s great as is.

A front view of a row of brownie cookies dotted with chocolate chips and chopped nuts.

How to make Chocolate Brownie Cookies

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F so it’s good and hot when you’re ready to bake.
  2. Melt the butter with chopped chocolate and chocolate chips. Once melted remove the melted chocolate from the stove and let it cool.
  3. Whisk the flour, baking powder, and salt together.
  4. Mix eggs, sugar, brown sugar, and vanilla together by hand or with an electric stand mixer.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients.
  6. Add the cooled chocolate mixture and stir in the remaining chocolate chips and walnuts.
  7. Give the brownie batter a quick chill and then drop scooped cookies onto a parchment paper-lined bakery sheet. If you choose to chill it for an extended period of time, let it warm a bit until it is a scoopable consistency.
  8. Bake and devour!

Make sure you check out the detailed instructions in the recipe card.

Top down view of ingredients used to make Brownie Cookies
  • Butter – Unsalted. If you don’t have unsalted butter you can use salted butter and eliminate the salt in the recipe.
  • Unsweetened baking chocolate – This comes in a bar that you chop.
  • Semi-sweet chocolate chips – You can use dark chocolate chips or milk chocolate too.
  • Flour – All-Purpose flour.
  • Baking powder – Fresh is best.
  • Salt
  • Eggs – We use large eggs.
  • Sugar – White granulated sugar.
  • Light Brown sugar – You can use dark brown sugar if that’s what you prefer.
  • Vanilla extract – We like using pure vanilla but imitation is acceptable in this recipe.
  • Walnuts – Pecans would be a great substitution or you can leave the nuts out all together.

F.A.Q’s for the perfect Chocolate Brownie Cookies

How do you know when brownie cookies are done baking. – These cookies will look underbaked in the center but the edges will be set. We leave them on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to finish setting. Don’t overbake!

What gives brownies that shiny crackly crust? According to King Arthur, the shine has more to do with using chocolate chips and heating the sugar and butter together to fully dissolve the sugar.

How long can chocolate brownie cookies last? They’re fine at room temperature for several days. Any longer than that, and the freezer is probably the best option for you. Just wrap them really well so they don’t pick up any funny freezer odors, and store them for a month or two.

Should chocolate brownie cookies be refrigerated? – No, refrigeration dries out brownies. They should be kept at room temperature in a sealed container.

You can freeze shaped cookie dough and freeze it on a baking sheet. Once frozen, you can put the cookie dough in an air-tight container and then pop out and bake as many as you need. You can bake them frozen but add a couple of minutes to the baking time.

Front view of a chocolate brownie cookie cut in half showing chocolate chips and chopped nuts.

Some of our favorite Freaky Friday Recipes

Butter Cookie Recipe – These little cookies are like a shortbread cookie. They’re small and perfect with a cup of tea.

Derby Pie Brownies – Rich and gooey, this bar is like a cross between a pecan pie and a brownie.

Chocolate Coffee Cake – This moist cinnamon streusel-topped cake recipe is layered and drizzled with rich dark chocolate.

I hope you enjoyed this delicious recipe as much as we do. Drop me a comment below, and don’t forget to give it a star rating. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐. Your comments and ratings help others decide if this recipe is for them too.

Close up of chocolate cookies dotted with chocolate chops and nuts.

Chocolate Brownie Cookie Recipe

Author: Julie Menghini
Taking a bite of a Fudgy Chocolate Brownie Cookie is like sinking your teeth into a soft gooey chocolate brownie. This rich Brownie Cookie has a tender shiny crinkly crust just like your favorite brownie recipe.
4.80 from 5 votes
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 14 minutes
Chill time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 4 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword: Brownie Cookies, Brownie recipe
Servings: 12

Ingredients
 
 

  • 2 tbsp butter – unsalted
  • 1 oz unsweetened baking chocolate – chopped
  • 8 oz semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 3/4 cup flour
  • 1/4 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt – eliminate if using salted butter
  • 2 eggs – large
  • 1/4 cup + 2 tbsp granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup + 2 tbsp light brown sugar – firmly packed
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup walnuts – chopped, optional

Instructions
 

  • In a medium-sized saucepan over low heat, melt the butter, chopped unsweetened baking chocolate, and 4 oz of the semi-sweet chocolate chips. Stir constantly until the mixture has melted completely. Allow to cool to room temperature, about 30 minutes.
  • Whisk the flour, baking powder, and salt together in a small bowl. Set aside.
  • In the bowl of an electric stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat the eggs, sugar, brown sugar, and vanilla on medium speed until combined.
  • Reduce the mixer speed to low and gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, scraping down the sides as necessary. Add the cooled chocolate mixture and beat well until everything is combined.
  • Stir in the remaining chocolate chips and chopped walnuts. Cover the dough and chill for 30 minutes.
  • While the dough is chilling, preheat the oven to 350 °F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats. Set aside.
  • Using a 3 tbsp cookie scoop, drop rounded dough balls on the prepared baking sheet. For fudgy brownie cookies, bake for 12 minutes. For cakey cookies, bake for 14 minutes. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes and then transfer them to a cooling rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Calories: 227kcalCarbohydrates: 26gProtein: 4gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 33mgSodium: 80mgPotassium: 171mgFiber: 2gSugar: 16gVitamin A: 108IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg

Nutritional Disclaimer

This recipe was calculated using the exact brands and measurements I used to make this recipe. If you are following a strict diet please note changing anything will cause the nutritional info to change. My calculations are intended as a guide only.

Tried this recipe?Let me know how it was!
Close up of chocolate brownie cookies dotted with chocolate chops and nuts.

Thank you Lynn for sharing your amazing Brownie Cookie Recipe. I encourage everyone to check out her blog and other brownies and desserts!

Take a look at all of our 2021 Freaky Friday Fall Edition Recipes:

  1. An Affair from the Heart – Pumpkin Pie Bars with Shortbread Crust
  2. Aunt Bee’s Recipes – 30 Minute Skillet Lasagna
  3. The Carefree Kitchen – Brazilian Cheese Bread
  4. Devour Dinner – Instant Pot Applesauce
  5. Fresh April Flours – Instant Pot Garlic Mashed Potatoes
  6. The Fresh Cooky – Air Fryer Ravioli
  7. The Foodie Affair – Bacon Wrapped Green Bean Recipe
  8. Hostess at Heart – Fudgy Chocolate Brownie Cookie Recipe
  9. House of Nash Eats – Pumpkin Bundt Cake
  10. Kathryn’s Kitchen Blog – Halloween Monster Cookie Recipe
  11. Life Currents – Loaded Potato Skins
  12. Life, Love & Good Food – Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup
  13. The Speckled Palate – Tortellini Butternut Squash Pasta with Pancetta and Spinach
  14. Sue Bee Homemaker – Overnight Sourdough Bread
  15. Take Two Tapas – Air Fryer Asparagus Fries
Recipe Rating




Brandi Burgess

Sunday 17th of October 2021

Combining brownies with cookies may be the most genius idea ever!!!!!!

Julie Menghini

Tuesday 19th of October 2021

I agree, Brandi!

Rebecca

Tuesday 12th of October 2021

So chocolatey and delicious! These cookies had the perfect amount of sweet in every bite!

Julie Menghini

Saturday 16th of October 2021

Thank you, Rebecca!

Erin

Monday 11th of October 2021

These cookies are simply PERFECT! Like you, I'm obsessed with all things chocolate, and these cookies called my name, too. Got 'em baking right now, and they smell divine.

Julie Menghini

Tuesday 12th of October 2021

Thank you, Erin! I've got to get another batch made!

Angela

Monday 11th of October 2021

Drooling!!! I am printing this recipe and making a batch or two this weekend! What a delicious treat. I love a fudgy brownie and wow, these are going to be a big hit in my house for sure!!

Julie Menghini

Monday 11th of October 2021

Thank you, Angela! We sure loved them too!

Jennifer

Sunday 10th of October 2021

I can see why her cakes are so popular! These cookies are amazing! I had to make 3 batches because they kept disappearing!

Julie Menghini

Monday 11th of October 2021

Thank you, Jennifer! I'm ready for another batch too!

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