When you can’t decide between a brownie and a cookie you make these chocolate fudgy brownie cookies. These are one of my favorite chocolate cookies to make because of their chewy crinkle tops and no chill time!
What’s my favorite thing about these cookies? It’s not just that they are super chewy and chocolatey. It’s that they have absolutely no chill time!!
Did you hear me? NO CHILL COOKIES!
That means you can prepare and bake these cookies in less than 25 minutes!
Crinkly tops
My second favorite thing about them are the crinkly and chewy tops!
The first time I made these, they came out of the oven more cake like which meant no crinkle on top and I was all mad.
Frustrated because I was pretty sure that my ratios were correct, I went back to the drawing board to figure out why they didn’t work.
I realized it wasn’t the ingredients in the recipe that were off but rather it was the way that they were mixed together.
Baking is tricky sometimes. Even if you have the same ingredients and bake them on the same temperature, but mix those ingredients differently- it will yield different results.
I know, mind blown.
Baking, unlike cooking, is more of a science.
I don’t care if I failed chemistry 3 times, it only took me 2 tries to get these right!
How to make brownie cookies
Gather all your ingredients so you have it all at the ready.
Start by melting the chocolate and the butter together in a microwave safe bowl. Melt it in 30 second increments stirring in between so it doesn’t overheat.
Mixing
Generally I like to make cookie recipes by hand, but I encourage you to use a stand or hand mixer for this recipe.
The most important part of making these cookies is the way you blend together the sugar and eggs.
While the chocolate is cooling, combine the sugar and eggs in a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment.
Mix on medium speed for 3 minutes until the mixture is light yellow and foamy. Add in the cooled chocolate and butter mixture and mix until combined.
They need to be whipped together really well to incorporate a lot of air. You’ll know the egg and sugar mixture is ready when it’s pale yellow and really foamy.
Doing so will create the crinkly tops and make these cookies taste like a chocolate chewy brownie.
If you choose to make these by hand you wont have the same effect.
Next add in the dry ingredients and continue mixing. At this point you can hand mix and use a spatula.
The Batter:
The batter for these cookies is super loose so don’t get scared and feel like you did something wrong. It won’t ball up like a chocolate chip cookie dough recipe. It will look more like brownie batter.
Using a mini ice cream scoop or smalls spoon, scoop the cookie batter and drop it onto a parchment lined cookie sheet.
Leaving about 1-2” around for them to spread.
Bake. YES BAKE! They do not need to be chilled, just trust me! The tops should come out all crinkled and the cookies will be really chewy.
Help my cookies have no crinkles!
It’s happened to me where I have made these cookies and the tops didn’t come out crinkled. It’s because the eggs were not whipped well enough to incorporate the air that creates this kind of crinkled top.
Another culprit could be because the eggs were too cold. Next time you make them, make sure your eggs are at room temperature and you whip them good!
How to store:
If they last long enough, store these cookies in an airtight container or air tight plastic bag for up to 3 days.
Freezing:
You can freeze these cookies in an airtight container, or in an aluminum tin double wrapped in plastic or tin foil for up to 2 months.
These chocolate brownie cookies are packed with chocolate flavor and are even better when dipped into a hot chocolate. Just sayin
If you like cookies (who doesn’t) you might like these recipes:
- Coffee Cookies with Chocolate Chunks
- Funfetti Cookies- Made from Scratch
- Chocolate Orange shortbread Cookies
- Raspberry lemon Linzer cookies
Chocolate Brownie Cookies
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 4 ounces semi sweet chocolate about 1/2 cup
- 2 eggs large
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup all purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 3 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 1/8 teaspoon baking soda
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F. In a heatproof bowl, melt the 1/4 cup butter and 1/2 cup chocolate together over a double boiler.
- While the chocolate cools, beat the 2 eggs, 1 cup of sugar, and teaspoon vanilla in a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. Mix on medium for at least 3 minutes. The mixture should look light and airy. I do not recommend mixing this by hand. The air incorporated by the mixer is what you need to create the crinkle brownie like tops.
- Add in the chocolate and butter mixture and mix until combined.
- Add in the 1 cup flour, 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt, 3 tablespoons of cocoa, and 1/8 tsp baking soda. Mix until combined on low, or at this point you can mix by hand. The dough will be loose and look more like brownie batter than cookie dough.
- Using a mini ice cream scoop or a small spoon, spoon the cookie dough onto a parchment lined baking sheet or sheet tray leaving 2 inches in between the cookies to allow them to spread.
- Bake the cookies for 10 minutes.
Notes
Nutrition
Made these at Christmas, and I loved how EASY they were to make! Not to mention, so delicious! They’re a win-win during the busy holiday baking season, or any time of the year 🙂
Thank you so much Pina! I am so happy to hear you loved them!!!
Not sure i nailed it but will definitely try again because they’re soooo good and quick to make!
I SO appreciate your dedication Catarina!!! You got this!!
This is a yummy no-fuss easy recipe. The cookies always come out delicious. I have substituted almond extract for vanilla, and it was really good!
So good to know! Thank you so much Shevi!
Hey.. I was wondering if you could add a metric options for the recipes, as it would be easier for some of us.
I can look into that! Thanks for your comment!
I tried this recipe quite a few times. But i failed after getting perfect cookies twice. I don’t seem to get what’s wrong. They’re turning flat and brown but not burnt. The ingredients are equally measured then what’s wrong?
Hi Maham! Thank you so much for making these cookies! What makes the crinkly tops is not the ingredients measured but how you make the recipe. The eggs work better if they are at room temperature and they have to be whipped really well. If they aren’t whipped long enough, there isn’t enough air incorporated into the batter then the cookie will be flat. I hope this helps! Thank you so much for leaving a comment!
can i freeze the cookie batter to bake the next day? im afraid that after freezing the air bubbles will be gone and affect the overall texture
yes you can freeze it!
These are amazing!!! I took them out of the oven and went I came back they were all eaten!!!!!!! Now making a second batch hahaha
AHHHHHH I am SO happy to hear that! I mean shame on them for stealing all the cookies but so happy everyone loved them haha! Thank you so much for your 5 star review!!
Can I use self-raising flour. Leave out the salt and baking soda?
I haven’t tried that but if you do let me know how it goes!
Do not make this recipe as is. You Must double it! These are absolutely amazing! They are the perfect mix of a cookie and a brownie. One of the best cookies I’ve made in a long time 🙂
THANK YOU DEIDRE! So appreciate your comment and review! Thank you so so much, I am so happy to hear you love them YAY! You made my day <3
These cookies were fantastic! Doubled the batch and made them for friends who just had a baby and other friends who were in an accident – they brought everyone a little relief and cheer 🙂
Thank you Chelsea! I hope your friends are doing okay!! So appreciate you making these and so happy to hear you loved them yay!
These are so easy and DELICIOUS! I’m a brownie lover so was a little skeptical that they would have the same flavor and texture (somewhat) as brownies. This recipe nailed both!
YASSSS Thank you so much Alexandra! That means so much to me yay! I am so happy you enjoyed them!!! XO