Name: Brownie Cookies
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 32 min
Yield: 24
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: ¾ cup salted butter; 1 cup white granulated sugar; 2 large eggs; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; ½ teaspoon baking powder; 2 cups all-purpose flour; ½ cup cocoa powder; 1 ¼ cups semi-sweet chocolate chips

If you like fudge brownies then you will love theseBrownie Cookies! The rich cocoa powder and sweet chocolate chips fill each bite with flavor and make these cookies a chocolate lover’s dream.

These delicious, chewy cookies have all the flavor and texture of a freshly made brownie. Using melted butter helps give the cookies their fudgy texture while the cocoa powder gives the cookies a rich chocolate flavor.

One of our favorite things about these cookies is how easy they are to make ahead of time and store. You can freeze these cookies for up to 3 months. These cookies are great straight from the freezer, but you can also microwave them for a warm, gooey treat! If you are a big brownie lover like me, try these recipes:Brownies with peanut butter,cheesecake brownies, or these popularlunch lady brownies.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

Comes together in under an hour.
Has all thechocolatey goodness of a fudgy brownie.
Can be customized with your favorite kind of chocolate chips.

Recipe Ingredients

Salted Butter—Melted.
Sugar—White granulated.
Eggs—Bind the ingredients together.
Vanilla Extract—Amplifies the sweetness in the sugar and chocolate chips.
Baking Powder—To help give the cookies a little bit of rise.
Flour—All-purpose.
Cocoa Powder—Unsweetened, sweetened, or Dutch-process.
Chocolate Chips—You can use semi-sweet, milk, or dark chocolate chips.

See the recipe card for full information on ingredients and quantities.

How to Make Brownie Cookies

clear mixing bowl with ingredients in steps being added for brownie cookie batter

Step #1.Melt the butter and then whisk it together with the sugar in a large mixing bowl. Whisk in the eggs and vanilla until the mixture is smooth and homogenous.

Step #2.Add the baking powder, flour, and cocoa powder. Gently whisk the dry and wet ingredients together until no pockets of flour or cocoa powder remain unincorporated.

Step #3.Fold in the chocolate chips until they are evenly distributed throughout the cookie dough.

baking dish with raw brownie cookie batter balls

Step #4.Use a cookie scoop or spoon to form balls of cookie dough and bake. Allow the cookies to cool for a few minutes before transferring them to a cooling rack.Serve and enjoy!

Recipe FAQs

Why are my cookies spreading so much?

Because these cookies use melted butter, they are at a greater risk for spreading. However, we add a little extra flour to help stabilize the cookie dough. If you are having problems with your cookie spreading and merging together then you can chill your cookie dough before baking it. Simply transfer your cookie dough to the baking sheet and place the tray in the freezer for 15-20 minutes.

Can I use oil instead of butter?

When it comes to baking traditional brownies, you can often choose between using oil or butter in your batter. However, we recommend sticking to butter when it comes to making brownie cookies. Using oil will cause the cookie dough to be too soft and increase the chances of your cookies spreading.

What chocolate is best for this recipe?

It is really up to you and your taste preference! We typically use semi-sweet chocolate chips since they have a nice well-rounded flavor. If you like a sweeter cookie then you can use milk chocolate chips. For all the chocoholics out there, you can replace your chocolate chips with dark chocolate chips for a deeper, richer flavor in your cookies.

Expert Tips

I usually use a half-sheet baking pan with this recipe and amable to fit 8 cookies at a time.
Allowing your cookies time to coolmakes transferring them to the wire cooling rack a little easier. Itwill also help prevent your cookies from cracking or crumbling when you are ready to transfer them.
For a more fudgy cookie you can add ½ cup of melted chocolate chipsto the cookie dough at the same time as the butter and sugar.
You can use any kind of cocoa powder in this recipe. We typically use sweetened or unsweetened cocoa powder, but you can use Dutch-process cocoa powder if you want a richer, deeper chocolate flavor.
If you are a fan of rich chocolate flavors thenyou can replace the chocolate chips with dark chocolate chips or chocolate chunks.

How to Store Your Leftover Cookies

While we don’t foresee you having any leftovers because these cookies are so amazing, you can store your leftovers in an airtight container or Ziploc bag on the counter for up to 6 days. After that the cookies will start to dry out. Alternatively, you can store your cookies in the freezer for up to 3 months. You can enjoy these cookies straight from the oven or microwave them for about 30 seconds for a warm, gooey treat.