Brownie Cookies

An ultra rich and fudgy Brownie Cookie with the perfect crackly top!

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Prep Time: 20

Cook Time: 10

Resting time: 30

Total Time: 1

Servings: 30

Calories: 264kcal

Melt the chocolate in a double boiler, or a heat proof bowl set over a pot of simmering water. Stir occasionally, until smooth. Set aside.
Meanwhile, whisk together the flour, cocoa, baking powder, and salt in a bowl. Set aside.
In the bowl of an electric mixer, beat together the butter and sugars until combined, about 1 minute. The sugar will still look granular.
Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract. With the mixer on low speed, add the melted chocolate in a steady stream. Scrape down the bowl.
Add the flour mixture and mix on low speed until just combined. Stir in the chocolate chips, if using. Allow the dough to rest, covered with saran wrap, at room temperature for 30 minutes. The dough will be like the consistency of play doh.
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
Use a jumbo (2 Tablespoon) sized cookie scoop to scoop balls of dough onto the prepared pans, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until cookies are set on the edges, but still quite soft looking in the middle. Remove the cookies from the oven, sprinkle with sea salt (if using) and allow to set up on the pan for 5-10 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack to cool completely.

Just like a pan of brownies, don't over bake these! Take them out when the middle still looks gooey.
Look for semi-sweet chocolate between 50 and 60%.
These cookies keep well at room temperature for about 4 days.
You can make the dough up to 48 hours in advance and store in the fridge. Let sit at room temperature for 30 minutes before baking.
Flash freeze brownie dough balls on a sheet pan, then transfer to a bag and freeze for up to 6 months. Bake from frozen, adding 1-2 minutes to the bake time.
If using a smaller cookie scoop, reduce the baking time to 8-9 minutes.