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Delicious magic brownie cookies with a chewy center and crispy edge.

Magic Brownie Cookies

These Magic Brownie Cookies combine the fudginess of brownies with the chewiness of cookies, delivering rich chocolate flavor and a perfect texture.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 11 minutes
Total Time 26 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 140
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main ingredients
  • 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips or chopped chocolate
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature Ensure room temperature for best mixing
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 3/4 cup all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp fine salt
  • 1/2 tsp instant espresso powder Optional but recommended for enhancing chocolate flavor
  • Extra chocolate chips for topping, optional

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Melt chocolate and butter together. Use the microwave in short bursts or a small pan on low heat. Stir until smooth, then let it cool for a couple of minutes so it doesn’t scramble the eggs.
  2. Whisk eggs, granulated sugar, and brown sugar for 1 to 2 minutes until slightly thick and glossy.
  3. Add vanilla and the melted chocolate mixture. Whisk until combined and shiny.
  4. Sift or whisk flour, cocoa, baking powder, salt, and espresso powder together, then gently fold into the bowl until just combined.
  5. Chill the dough in the fridge for 20 to 30 minutes to help the scoops hold shape.
Baking
  1. Line your sheet with parchment. Scoop 2 tablespoons per cookie, leaving space to spread. Optionally, add chocolate chips on top.
  2. Bake at 350°F for 9 to 11 minutes. The edges should set, but the center should look slightly soft.
  3. Let them rest for 5 minutes before moving to a rack. They finish setting as they cool.

Notes

For added flavor, consider stirring in chopped walnuts or pecans, or folding in peanut butter chips. Store cookies in an airtight container with a piece of bread to keep them soft.