These fudgy brownie cookies bring together the rich flavor of chocolate brownies and the chewy texture of fresh baked cookies. You get crinkled tops, soft centers, and a deep chocolate taste in every bite. They are perfect if you love easy brownie cookies and want a fun dessert idea to share with family or friends.

This recipe is made from scratch using melted chocolate, cocoa powder, and a simple cookie batter. A light sprinkle of flaky sea salt balances the sweetness and makes the chocolate flavor stronger. You can bake them in about 30 minutes, which makes them great for quick chocolate baked desserts or last minute treats.

These chewy brownie cookies also work as a cute dessert for kids, party tray favorite, or an easy recipe to keep in your list of brownie desserts.

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Ingredients

Dry ingredients

• 1 cup all purpose flour
• 1/3 cup cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt

Wet ingredients

• 1 cup semi sweet chocolate, chopped or chips
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs, room temperature
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Mix ins and topping

• 1/2 cup chocolate chips or chocolate chunks
• Flaky sea salt for topping

Instructions

1. Prepare your baking tray
   Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line one or two baking trays with parchment paper.
2. Melt the chocolate and butter
   Add the butter and semi sweet chocolate to a heat safe bowl. Warm slowly over a pot of simmering water or in short microwave bursts. Stir until smooth, then set aside to cool for a few minutes.
3. Whisk the eggs and sugars
   In another bowl, whisk the brown sugar, granulated sugar, eggs, and vanilla until the mixture looks thick and glossy. This step helps give the cookies their crinkle tops and chewy brownie texture.
4. Combine the chocolate mixture
   Pour the melted chocolate into the egg mixture and whisk until smooth.
5. Add the dry ingredients
   In a separate bowl, mix the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. Add this to the chocolate batter and fold gently until combined. Stir in the chocolate chips or chunks.
6. Scoop the cookies
   Use a cookie scoop or spoon to place portions of batter onto the tray, leaving space between each one.
7. Bake
   Bake for 10 to 12 minutes until the tops crack and the edges look set. The centers should still feel soft. Let them cool on the tray for a few minutes.
8. Finish with sea salt
   Sprinkle flaky sea salt on top while the cookies are still warm, then move them to a cooling rack.

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Tips for the Best Brownie Cookies

• Do not overbake. The cookies finish setting as they cool, which keeps them fudgy.
• If the batter feels too soft, chill it for 10 to 15 minutes before scooping.
• Use good quality cocoa and chocolate for stronger flavor.
• Add chocolate chunks for extra rich fudge brownie cookies.

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Variations

• Chocolate chip brownie cookies
  Add extra chocolate chips or mix milk and dark chocolate together.
• Sea salt brownie crinkle cookies
  Bake slightly longer for crisp edges and strong crackle texture, then finish with more sea salt flakes.
• Brown butter version
  Brown the butter before melting it with the chocolate for a deeper caramel flavor.

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Serving Ideas

These brownie cookies pair well with a glass of milk or a scoop of vanilla ice cream. They make great lunchbox treats, holiday cookie gifts, and easy desserts for chocolate lovers.

If you enjoy brownie cookies recipes and simple chocolate desserts, this one will become one of your favorites to bake again and again.