Brownie Cookies
Brownies are just about the best chocolate dessert ever. These Brownie Cookies have all that BIG chocolate flavor but in perfect cookie form.
Mmmm, chewy, dense chocolatey goodness with perfect crisp edges… it’s why we LOVE brownies and why they’re one of America’s most favorite desserts.
it’s why we LOVE brownies
and why they’re one of America’s most favorite desserts.
These brownie cookies will WOW everyone!
Whenever my mother asked what special treat she could make when I was a kid,
my brother and I would shout out,
“BROWNIES!”
I love to spoil my kids like this, too, which is so much fun.
I wanted to make that same wonderful flavor but in a cookie.
It’s just enough of a twist on a traditional brownie to make them totally addictive!
Take a look at these fun BROWNIE items too, HERE, HERE, and HERE.
You’ll find more of my favorites HERE.
Let’s talk chocolate for a minute,
my FAVORITE chocolate to melt down and put into delicious chocolate desserts is Ghirardelli 60% cacao chips.
They have a rich delicious flavor and I totally recommend using delicious chocolate not just any chocolate chip you may have lying around as the chocolate flavor in these is KEY to how the brownie cookie will taste.
These are perfect for holiday cookie trays and gifts, too.
I like to keep a supply of clear cellophane bags and pretty ribbon on hand for gift giving because it makes such a nice presentation.
Now, who wouldn’t just LOVE to receive a stack of these beauties as a great thank you, a get well wish, they are fun for a birthday or any occasion. These brownie cookies will become you FAVORITES, they taste great and pack well!
Well, my cookies never made it to the holiday tray or as gifts since they were gobbled up immediately,
except for the fistful my son brought over to his friend’s house to share.I’m sure they didn’t last long there, either.
I’m sure they didn’t last long there, either.
These turned out so great because the cookies have that light crispness all around (not just on the edges like a brownie) since the surface area is more exposed and is a bit thinner than a traditional brownie.
So what you get is that wonderful crispness as you bite into the cookie,
followed by the soft chocolate brownie interior.
My friend loved these so much,
she said I’ve ruined her for traditional brownies! Nope, she wants THESE instead from now on.
Nope, she wants THESE instead from now on.
Really,
they are the PERFECT texture and flavor and couldn’t have turned out better.
One of the best thing about brownies is they’re so easy to prepare
No decorating or cutting out, refrigerating or rolling.
It’s a simple drop cookie that is a snap to make.
If you want a really rich, delicious-tasting brownie cookie be sure to look at the chocolate. I use 16 oz chocolate chips, most packages of chocolate are not 16oz, be sure you are using 16 oz. which is one pound. I give options for other chocolate and also using cocoa powder, giving good results, but my preference is really to use all 60% dark chocolate. I’ve used all nestle chips, and the taste is good for the non-dark chocolate lover, the young adults that think the other is a little too rich tasting (certainly not me!) The version with half 60% dark chocolate and cocoa powder.
Now if chocolate is your thing…. be sure to also check out these great recipes
- Oreo Frosting oh, the rich flavor of chocolate Oreos in a frosting perfect for cupcake and cakes and would be great on these brownie cookies too!
- Chocolate Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies – the flavor in these is amazing!
- Chocolate Sprinkle Cookies – these are so cute and full of sprinkles.
- Chocolate Cake with Coffee and Cinnamon – this cake tastes amazing!
I use THIS type of scoop so that all the cookies are the same size, it’s fast and easy which means cookies will be done QUICK!
If you are a coffee lover, be sure to check out these espresso brownie cookies.
To make these into a heart shape, just add the batter to a piping bag and cut the tip off so it’ll create a round opening. Pipe into a v shape, starting at the top left corner down to the point at the bottom, and do the same starting at the top right. When they are baked they’ll have a puffy heart shape.
These really are perfect anytime, no need to wait until Valentine’s day or a special occasion… You can sprinkle some powdered sugar, or pipe icing or frosting onto the cookies to create a fun message. I used vanilla frosting with cinnamon added and everyone loved the flavor.
This brownie batter can be piped into other shapes as well, as I’ve done with box brownie mix, you can see the football brownies I’ve made here.
Add frosting onto the back of a brownie and sandwich two cookies together to make a “brownie whoopie pie” or brownie cookie sandwich. I’ve used my chocolate sour cream frosting for a delicious filling that isn’t overly sweet with rave reviews.
Options when making this recipe:
I make these cookies all the time… and all versions come out great.
My original recipe calls for 16 oz of dark chocolate. Lots of people mention that is a lot of chocolate and they don’t always have that much on hand and the cost as well.
I formulated a version with 1/2 the chocolate, so 8 oz chocolate and 1/3 cup cocoa with 1 tablespoon oil, and adjusted the sugar to reflect 1/2 cup brown sugar and 1/2 cup granulated sugar. This version was delicious as well, it’s also really nice with all brown sugar, a little fluffier in texture, but tastes delicious.
After mixing the brownie batter, allow it to rest for 5-10 minutes, it’ll thicken up, remember when adding melted butter to the recipe it’ll thicken up. It’ll be easier to scoop and makes the cookies hold their shape better as well.
I tried the cookies with Nestle semi-sweet chocolate chips and didn’t really get that delicious rich chocolate flavor I was looking for, so adding a teaspoon of instant coffee helped to boost the rich flavor. I shared the brownie cookies with many, it seems the younger they are the less dark chocolate they prefer, they were all fine with the Nestle semi-sweet chocolate, while the over-30 crowd tends to prefer richer darker chocolate.
Another great version use 1/2 the chocolate, 8 oz chocolate and 1/3 cup cocoa with 1 tablespoon oil, and adjusted the sugar to 1/2 cup brown sugar and 1/2 cup granulated sugar. This version was delicious as well, it’s also really nice with all brown sugar, a little fluffier in texture.
Brownie Cookies
Ingredients
- 16 oz dark chocolate I use Ghirardelli 60% cacao chips
- 1/2 cup butter use salted butter or add a pinch of salt
- 1 cup flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 4 eggs
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°.
- Melt chocolate, I do this at 30% power in the microwave for 1 minute and 10-15 seconds at full power to melt completely and stir in every 30 seconds.
- Next melt butter in the microwave, which usually takes 30 seconds or so on high.
- In a medium bowl mix brown sugar and eggs with a fork or whisk then add in chocolate, butter, flour, baking powder, and vanilla and mix with form spatula until combined.
- Don't overmix the batter.
- Allow the batter to rest for 5-10 minutes, it'll thicken up. Like ganache does.
- Scoop 3 tablespoons-sized scoops of dough onto parchment-lined baking sheets for these large cookies.
- Bake at 350 degrees for 14-15 minutes.
- When you remove the pan from the oven allow the cookies to cool on the pan.
- Test with a toothpick before removing the cookies from the oven, the batter should not stick to the toothpick, but be careful not to overbake or they won't be chewy, they will dry out.
- -3 tablespoon-sized scoop cookies or 24-2 tablespoon-sized scooped cookies (baked for 11 mins)
Notes
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I read your recipe for Brownie Cookies. Didn’t read what to do
with the butter..melt it? add it in with the chocolate? What over
temp.
Thks Debra
sorry about that, I think there was a glitch and not all the info made it into the printable recipe, I adjusted it. Melt the butter, yes add it with the chocolate and the temp is 350 degrees. Thanks so much for bringing the mistake to my attention!
Hi there, I just made this batter and it’s definitely the consistency of a cake batter, not cookie dough. Any chance your measurements are off?
Hi again,
Just wanted to follow up and let you know that the recipe, as is, made a pretty good brownie…but not brownie cookies. 🙂
Sorry you didn’t think they were “brownie cookies” after many batches were tested everyone enjoyed them and thought they were a great combination of delicious brownie flavor in cookie form. I didn’t claim they had a cookie texture and that was not my goal, my goal was to make a cookie that tasted like a brownie.
I just made these too, and thought the batter might be too thin for cookies. However, I gave the first batch room to spread on the cookie sheet, and as the batter sat while the first batch bake, the batter become much thicker. They made delicious and huge cookies that were a lovely blend of crunchy and chewy, just like I like my brownies! I added some cream cheese swirl on top to celebrate the new year. Thanks for the recipe!
Happy to hear you liked the recipe and that it worked out so well for you. Happy New Year!
The batter is more like cake batter, it’s brownies and not stiff cookie dough consistency. The measurements are all correct.
I wondered the same thing. More than doubled the flour to get close to cookie consistency.
Hi, This looks so delicious. definitely will try this.. Many Thanks for sharing.
I tried these today, current recipe is way to runny to try and make any kind of cookie. I added 1 additional cup of flour and they turned out in cookie form with good flavor!
The edges of brownies are my favorite so I’m sure I’ll love these! Crunchy, chewy and chocolate – three of my favorite things. Thank you for sharing this recipe!
I too was surprised by the runny nature of this “dough,” but the remedy as I saw it was to refridgerate the batter for a while. It firmed up nicely in the fridge and I was able to use a scooper to make balls which I then flattened slightly on the baking sheet. I baked half and stored the rest overnight in the fridge. The next morning the batter had become so hard I couldn’t scoop it, but after it came to room temperature, it worked fine. If the batter becomes too warm, it gets very sticky, so I dipped the scooper in a little water for easier release. For those who are skeptical about the runny batter, do try chilling it. The flavor of this cookie is fabulous as is the mouth feel.
Why do you call them cookies when you say they don’t have a cookie texture? There’s no way I could have packed these in a lunchbox, they broke just releasing them from the tray. Per the comments that recommend more flour, my second batch was firmer, but still flat. They were chocolate, but not brownie taste or texture. I am disappointed, these are expensive ingredients, won’t be making again.
I described them as having a light crispiness all around, and they are chewy. Sorry to hear you didn’t like them, I’ve made them more than a half dozen times and they always turn out great.
You make me speechless with the deliciousness you bring to my party every time! This look fantastically delicious! I can’t wait to see what you share in your next blog.
Hi Diane,
While this batter is delicious, it DOES NOT produce cookies. There’s no way those photos are taken using this recipe. They completely lost their form after 5 minutes in the even, covering the entire cookie sheet in crispy, chewy batter. Scratched the cookies and made the batter into brownies instead. While a decent brownie, overall a disappointment.
Hello, the photos were taken using this recipe. (I will mention it’s insulting to insinuate otherwise. I make and take all photos on my site and they are not altered) I tested the recipe many times to be sure it worked. I tested the recipes using the chocolate I mentioned in my post. (Ghirardelli dark choc 60% cacao, they come in 10 oz bags in the grocery store, you’ll need to purchase two bags and use 2 1/2 cups of these chips) If you are using smaller chips, weigh them to be sure you are using the correct quantity. You’ll need 16 oz of chips. Sorry, the recipe didn’t work for you. I recommend double checking the amounts of ingredients used so you can get the same results as I do when baking them.
Hi Diane,
I made these today and totally loved them. I used Nestle dark chocolate chips which is 53% dark. I also used less chocolate but even then it turned out to be nice. The cookies weren’t very firm but tasted great. I love them and will make them again. The best part is it’s such an easy recipe. Thanks for sharing your recipe.
So happy to hear you liked the recipe and for coming and mentioning so.
Happy Baking ~Diane
I don’t know why so many are complaining about this recipe. I followed the recipe exactly and the cookies came out exactly as stated and looked exactly like Diane’s..I will have one happy family! Thank you for a great alternative to a brownie!
Thanks so much for leaving such a nice comment. I really appreciate it. I love the recipe and make it often, you’re family WILL be so happy… just like mine.
Just made some…. batter was just fine, thickened to a fudge consistency as I baked them and the melted cho
Started to Harder some. I was able to
Roll mine into balls and they looked like the pic after baking. I chose to make mine a bit smaller and baked them less.
Can you use the recipe with a mini muffin pan instead of cookie sheet? Thanks
Yes, I’m sure they will bake up fine in a mini muffin pan.
This recipe looks very interesting and tasty! I cannot wait to try it.
Just a suggestion, adding a video demonstrating how this cookie was made might ensure more people are successful. Thanks for the recipe 🙂
great timing really… the video for this was already in the works and is now live on the post.
Lovely cookies with that rich brownie feel. Super awesome! Thanks a lot for the recipe Diane!
Perfect! My kids love them so much better than the store-bought ones we used to get.
Can you use milk chocolate instead of dark chocolate?
I’m sure you could, but they will not have a rich chocolate flavor that gives them the “brownie” type of flavor. The chocolate is the key ingredient to the flavor of these cookies, I typically recommend using what I suggest and see how you like them, then change them if you prefer.
This is my favourite. So easy and very yummy.
I made these brownie cookies and they came out fantastic. Held their shape very well! Thanks for the great recipe!
So happy to hear you liked the recipe!
Just made your most delicious brownie cookies. I followed the recipe and had to wait for about an hour before baking them. The batter firmed up and was so easy to make 2 1/2 inch cookie size brownies. I baked them for ten minutes and when cool, I even dusted them with powered sugar and my family fell in love with them. They are perfect size for lunches. Thanks for sharing the recipe with us.
Look fantastic! I’m gonna try to make one !!
My 6y.o. little boy and I made these today. It’s such an easy recipe for a kid to follow! Thank you! Also, the hubs declared them to be “super good!” So this recipe is going to be a keeper for our family. We all loved it!
P.S. to others out there, like me, who read through the comments: The batter did look very runny at first. But I waited about 15minutes and it started to thicken up. I was then able to drop tablespoonfuls of them onto my cookie sheet. Baked as directed and they came out perfectly crispy on the outside but chewy-yummy in the inside.
These brownie cookies are easy and simple to make
The batter was way too runny to be a cookie batter. I had to make brownies instead. Not sure what I did wrong
The batter is like a brownie batter, closer to cake batter thickness than stiff cookie batter, but once it’s scooped out it bakes up fine. If it’s too thin as soon as you make it let it sit for 5 minutes. You can see the texture of the batter in the photos. Once it’s scooped it stays put and holds its shape. Be sure to leave 2 inches around each cookie so they don’t spread into each other. If your batter is “runny” I’m not sure what it could be. I’ve made dozens of batches of this recipe without it ever being “runny”.
I just made these for Easter and they turned out amazing! I did chill for 20/30 min before spooning with a cookie dough spoon then chilled in between ! Great recipe! Thanks for sharing!
Happy to hear you like the recipe Denise!
They sound delicious !!!
Thanks for sharing
Omg they looked so delicious so I made them I followed the directions exactly they came out as dry as dirt sooooo
Disappointed!
Sorry to hear the recipe didn’t work for you, brownies and brownie cookies can be delicate to bake, if you oven is too hot or you bake them too long they certainly will be dry. Be sure you oven runs at the proper temperature with an external oven thermometer, some ovens run hot! Just like any brownie, be sure not to bake them too long or they will be dry. I make this recipe all the time and haven’t had a dry batch yet.
I would recommend you to change the word ‘dough’ to batter. Because I had screenshoted this recipe long ago. And today I decided to make these, what happened is, I just referred to the written method and ingredients. And didn’t watch the video. When I was ready with the final batter I got really confused, because you mentioned “dough” and I ended up mixing more flour to make it doughy consistency. 🤦🏻♀️ I visited your page just now, after they were done to leave a review and saw the video and the batter consistency. Still they came out decent, like normal cookies. Guess will try it next time without making a disaster.
Will try your recipe, but was wondering if you could use boxed brownie mix altered from boxed directions. Thanks for all your yummy recipes.
I have tried making brownie cookies from a box mix years ago, the did not “puff” up they were flat. I haven’t done any testing to see what would help, my first guess would be to add 1/2-1 cup flour, and hope they don’t turn out to “cakey”.
Makes a delicious cookie. I made them 2x no problem