Description
These Chocolate Chip Brownie Cookies are rich, fudgy treats that combine the best of brownies and cookies in one delicious bite. Packed with chocolate chunks and optional walnuts, they’re perfect for any dessert lover.
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chunks
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the creamed mixture and mix well.
- Fold in the chocolate chunks and walnuts, if using.
- Drop by rounded tablespoons onto prepared baking sheets.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are firm.
- Let cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For a nut-free version, simply omit the walnuts.
- Use high-quality cocoa powder for a richer chocolate flavor.
- Cookies will continue to bake slightly on the sheet after removal from the oven.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
