Decadent Chocolate Brownie Cookies
Indulge in these Decadent Chocolate Brownie Cookies that deliver the rich, fudgy flavor of brownies with the delightful chewiness of cookies. This recipe, originally inspired by a Crisco package, yields approximately 36 cookies that are perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth. You can customize these cookies with your favorite chocolate chips—whether you prefer creamy white chocolate, rich milk chocolate, or even a mix of both. For a fun twist, try frosting them with your favorite icing or serving them plain for a classic treat. These cookies are sure to become a cherished favorite for gatherings and cozy nights in!
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Servings
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Calories
10
Ingredients
Ingredients
Light brown sugar
1 1/2 cups (Firmly packed)
Crisco butter flavor shortening
2/3 cup (Softened)
Water
1 tablespoon (N/A)
Vanilla extract
1 teaspoon (N/A)
Eggs
2 large (Lightly beaten)
All-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups (N/A)
Cocoa powder
1/3 cup (N/A)
Baking soda
1/4 teaspoon (N/A)
Salt
1/2 teaspoon (N/A)
Semi-sweet chocolate chips
To taste (N/A)
Instructions
1
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
2
In a large mixing bowl, combine the firmly packed light brown sugar, Crisco butter-flavored shortening, water, and vanilla extract. Using an electric mixer, beat the mixture at medium speed until fully blended and creamy.
3
Gradually beat in the lightly beaten eggs until well incorporated.
4
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Gradually mix this dry mixture into the wet ingredients using low-speed settings until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
5
Fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
6
Using a rounded tablespoon, drop cookie dough onto ungreased baking sheets, placing them about 2 inches apart to allow for spreading.
7
Bake in the preheated oven for 7 minutes or until the cookies are set but still soft in the center.
8
Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 2 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
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COOKIE VARIATION: Feel free to experiment with your favorite combinations of chips and nuts. Popular variations include mixing milk and white chocolate chips or adding peanut butter chips and chopped nuts.
Nutrition Information
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What are Decadent Chocolate Brownie Cookies?
These cookies offer a rich, fudgy brownie flavor combined with the delightful chewiness of a classic cookie.
How many cookies does this recipe produce?
This recipe yields approximately 36 cookies, making it perfect for sharing.
What is the recommended oven temperature?
The oven should be preheated to 375°F (190°C) before baking.
What type of shortening is used in this recipe?
The recipe calls for 2/3 cup of Crisco butter-flavored shortening.
How long should I bake these cookies?
Bake for 7 minutes or until the cookies are set but still soft in the center.
Should I use light or dark brown sugar?
This recipe specifically uses 1 1/2 cups of firmly packed light brown sugar.
What ingredients are in the wet mixture?
The wet mixture consists of light brown sugar, shortening, water, vanilla extract, and lightly beaten eggs.
What dry ingredients do I need?
You will need all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
How should I prepare the eggs?
The eggs should be lightly beaten before being incorporated into the mixture.
What type of chocolate chips can I use?
The recipe suggests semi-sweet chocolate chips, but you can also use milk chocolate, white chocolate, or a mix.
Should the baking sheet be greased?
No, you should drop the cookie dough onto ungreased baking sheets.
How far apart should I place the dough on the baking sheet?
Place the dough rounded tablespoons about 2 inches apart to allow for spreading.
How long should the cookies cool on the sheet?
Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 2 minutes before moving them.
Where should the cookies finish cooling?
Transfer the cookies to a wire rack to cool completely after the initial rest on the baking sheet.
Can I add nuts to this recipe?
Yes, chopped nuts are a great addition and can be folded in with the chocolate chips.
Can I frost these cookies?
Absolutely, these cookies can be frosted with your favorite icing for extra sweetness.
What is the correct speed for mixing the wet ingredients?
The initial wet mixture should be beaten at medium speed until fully blended and creamy.
What speed should I use when adding dry ingredients?
Use a low-speed setting when mixing dry ingredients into wet ingredients to avoid overmixing.
Can I use white chocolate chips?
Yes, creamy white chocolate chips are a suggested variation for this recipe.
Is there water in this recipe?
Yes, the recipe requires 1 tablespoon of water in the initial mixing stage.
What is the source of this recipe?
This recipe was originally inspired by a Crisco package.
What happens if I overmix the dough?
You should be careful not to overmix to ensure the cookies maintain their soft and chewy texture.
Are these cookies good for events?
Yes, they are ideal for gatherings, parties, and cozy nights in.
Can I add peanut butter chips?
Yes, peanut butter chips are a popular variation mentioned in the instructions.
What size should each cookie be?
Use a rounded tablespoon to measure out each cookie portion.
How much vanilla extract is needed?
The recipe calls for 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract.
Does the recipe use baking powder or baking soda?
This recipe uses 1/4 teaspoon of baking soda.
What is the texture of the center when they finish baking?
The center should still be soft when you remove them from the oven.
How much cocoa powder is used?
The recipe requires 1/3 cup of cocoa powder.
How many eggs do I need?
You will need 2 large eggs for this cookie recipe.