Description
Chocolate-packed meltaway brownie cookies blend rich cocoa and delicate texture into an irresistible treat. Warm chocolate notes and silky crumb invite you to savor each delightful bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (240 ml) all-purpose flour
- ⅓ cup (35 g) cocoa powder
- 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
- ½ cup (100 g) packed brown sugar
- ½ cup (113 g / 1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tbsps unsweetened cocoa powder
- 23 tbsps (345 ml) milk (as needed for consistency)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ cup (85 g) chocolate chips (optional)
- 1 cup (120 g) powdered sugar
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Mixture Preparation: Whisk melted butter with granulated and brown sugars until achieving a silky, uniform texture, then integrate eggs and vanilla extract to create a rich, glossy base.
- Dry Ingredient Integration: Sift cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt into the wet mixture, carefully stirring to ensure even distribution; gradually fold in flour and chocolate chips, maintaining a smooth consistency.
- Oven Preparation: Heat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats; portion dough into tablespoon-sized drops, spacing them 2 inches apart.
- Baking Process: Bake for 8-10 minutes, watching for set edges and slightly soft centers; let cookies rest on baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire cooling rack.
- Glaze Creation: Whisk powdered sugar, cocoa powder, and vanilla extract in a separate bowl; slowly introduce milk, one tablespoon at a time, until achieving a smooth, drizzlable consistency.
- Finishing Touch: Once cookies have completely cooled, elegantly drizzle chocolate glaze using a spoon or piping bag; allow glaze to set for 15-20 minutes before serving these decadent meltaway treats.
Notes
- Prevent Cookie Spread: Chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking to minimize excessive spreading and maintain a compact, dense cookie shape.
- Control Texture Balance: Remove cookies from the oven when edges are set but centers appear slightly underdone to ensure a soft, meltaway texture that isn’t crispy or dry.
- Measure Ingredients Precisely: Use level measuring cups and spoons to guarantee accurate ingredient proportions, which directly impact the cookie’s final consistency and flavor.
- Glaze Application Technique: Drizzle chocolate glaze in thin, zigzag patterns for an elegant presentation, ensuring even coverage without overwhelming the delicate cookie base.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 23
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 60 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 23 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg