Quick Brownie Cookies Recipe for Weeknight Baking
Brownie cookies combining fudgy chocolate flavor with a soft, chewy texture and slightly crisp edges.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 18 cookies 1x
Ingredients
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1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup chocolate chips or chunks
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cream butter and sugars until fluffy.
- Beat in egg and vanilla.
- Fold in flour, cocoa, baking soda, and salt. Add chocolate chips.
- Scoop dough onto baking sheet, 2 inches apart.
- Bake 10–12 minutes until edges set and centers soft.
- Cool on sheet 5 minutes, then transfer to wire rack.
Notes
Slightly underbake for extra chewiness. Optional: add nuts, caramel, or white chocolate.