The Best Brownie Cookies – Fudgy, Chewy, and addictive 🍪

What Makes These Brownie Cookies the Best?

• Intensely Chocolatey – Made with melted chocolate AND cocoa powder for double the richness.

• Fudgy & Chewy – Like the centre of a perfect brownie, but in cookie form!

• Crinkly, Glossy Tops – That signature brownie texture makes these cookies irresistible.

• Easy to Make – Just a few simple steps, no chilling required!

Ingredients You’ll Need (makes around 18-20 big cookies)

Wet Ingredients:

• 8 oz (225g) dark chocolate (at least 60% cocoa), chopped

• ½ cup (113g) salted butter

• ¾ cup (75g) brown sugar

• ½ cup 50g) granulated sugar

• 2 large eggs, at room temperature

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

• Half a shot of espresso

Dry Ingredients:

• ¾ cup (95g) all-purpose flour

• ¼ cup (25g) unsweetened cocoa powder

• ½ teaspoon baking powder

• ½ teaspoon baking soda

• ½ teaspoon salt

Mix-Ins (Optional but Recommended!):

• ½ cup (85g) dark chocolate chips

• ½ cup (60g) chopped walnuts or pecans (for extra crunch)

How to Make the Best Brownie Cookies

Step 1: Melt the Chocolate & Butter

In a heatproof bowl, melt the dark chocolate and butter together over a double boiler (or microwave in 20-second intervals, stirring each time) until smooth. Let it cool slightly.

Step 2: Beat the Eggs & Sugars

In a large mixing bowl, whisk the brown sugar, granulated sugar, and eggs together for about 2 minutes, until the mixture becomes light and fluffy. This step is key for getting those crinkly tops!

Step 3: Add the Chocolate, Vanilla and coffee

Slowly pour the melted chocolate into the egg mixture, stirring continuously. Add the vanilla extract and espresso shot and mix until smooth.

Step 4: Mix the Dry Ingredients

In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Gradually add this to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined.

Step 5: Fold in the Chocolate Chips & Nuts

Gently stir in the chocolate chips (and nuts, if using) for extra texture and flavour.

Step 6: Chill the dough

Chill the dough for at least three hours so that it is easier to form into balls.

Step 7: Scoop & Bake

• Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

• Scoop 1.5-tablespoon-sized mounds of dough onto the baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.

• Bake for 9–11 minutes, until the tops are glossy and slightly cracked. The cookies should be soft in the centre—they’ll firm up as they cool.

Step 8: Cool & Enjoy!

Let the cookies rest on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely. Or, if you’re like me, enjoy one warm with a cold glass of milk! 🥛🍪

Tips for the Perfect Brownie Cookies

✔️ Use good-quality chocolate – Since chocolate is the star, use a high-quality dark chocolate (at least 60% cocoa) for the best flavour.
✔️ Don’t overbake! – The cookies will look slightly underdone when they come out of the oven, but they’ll set perfectly as they cool.
✔️ Whisk the eggs & sugar well – This step creates air in the batter, helping to achieve the classic crinkly brownie top.
✔️ Let the dough rest for 5 minutes – This allows it to thicken slightly, making for thicker, chewier cookies.

Final Thoughts

These brownie cookies are rich, fudgy, and completely addictive—a dream for any chocolate lover. They’re perfect for holiday cookie trays, bake sales, or just a cozy night in. Trust me, once you try them, you’ll never have to choose between a brownie and a cookie.

Give this recipe a try and let me know what you think! What’s your favourite way to enjoy a brownie cookie?

Happy baking!