{"id":"9339def8-56ef-4b8f-8543-6754640ffd70","url":"https://recipestripper.com/recipes/9339def8-56ef-4b8f-8543-6754640ffd70","source_url":"https://www.ihearteating.com/brownie-cookie-recipe/","title":"Brownie Cookie Recipe","description":"This brownie cookie recipe is all of the good parts of a brownie- crackly crust, fudgy middles, chewy edges, & intense chocolate flavor -in one little cookie! Also, if check out the how-to video right above the recipe. ","servings":36,"servings_text":"36","prep_time":"PT45M","cook_time":"PT13M","total_time":"PT58M","image_url":"https://www.ihearteating.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/brownie-cookies-7-1200-1.jpg","ingredients":[{"text":"12 ounces bittersweet chocolate chips (60-70% cacao)","item":"bittersweet chocolate chips","quantity":12,"unit":"oz","preparation":"60-70% cacao"},{"text":"½ cup butter","item":"butter","quantity":0.5,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"3  large eggs","item":"large eggs","quantity":3},{"text":"1 cup granulated sugar","item":"granulated sugar","quantity":1,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"¼ cup light brown sugar","item":"light brown sugar","quantity":0.25,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"1 tablespoon vanilla extract","item":"vanilla extract","quantity":1,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"½ teaspoon baking powder","item":"baking powder","quantity":0.5,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"½ teaspoon salt","item":"salt","quantity":0.5,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"¾ cup all-purpose flour","item":"all-purpose flour","quantity":0.75,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder¹","item":"unsweetened cocoa powder¹","quantity":0.25,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"1 cup pecans (chopped, optional)","item":"pecans","quantity":1,"unit":"cup","preparation":"chopped, optional"},{"text":"½ cup mini semisweet chocolate chips","item":"mini semisweet chocolate chips","quantity":0.5,"unit":"cup"}],"instructions":[{"number":1,"text":"Melt bittersweet chocolate chips and butter in a heavy saucepan over low heat, stirring constantly until melted and well-combined."},{"number":2,"text":"Remove from heat, and set aside."},{"number":3,"text":"In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, beat the eggs, sugars, vanilla, baking powder, and salt on high speed 5 minutes, or until the batter is thick and creamy. This step is key, so make sure to beat the mixture for the full 5 minutes."},{"number":4,"text":"Reduce the speed to low, and mix in the melted chocolate until well-combined."},{"number":5,"text":"Stir in flour and cocoa powder just until combined."},{"number":6,"text":"Add nuts, if using, and mini chocolate chips. Stir in to combine. The batter should be the consistency of a thick brownie batter at this point."},{"number":7,"text":"Cover the batter, and chill for 30 minutes."},{"number":8,"text":"Preheat oven to 350 F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper."},{"number":9,"text":"Using a 1.5 tablespoon cookie scoop, drop batter onto the prepared cookie sheets about 2 inches apart."},{"number":10,"text":"Bake cookies 8-10 minutes. The cookie will look set at the edges but still be a little wet looking in the center. Don't overbake, or the cookies won't be crackly and fudgy."},{"number":11,"text":"The shiny, crackly crust will develop as the cookies cool on the baking sheet."}],"date_published":"2026-10-29T23:42:12.444258+00:00","date_modified":"2026-10-29T23:42:12.444258+00:00"}