20 Minute Fudgy Chocolate Brownie Cookies Recipe
Indulge in the ultimate chocolatey treat with these fudgy brownie cookies, ready in only 20 minutes. Featuring simple ingredients and a quick preparation, these cookies offer the best of both worlds—soft, chewy, and filled with rich chocolate flavor. Perfect for any chocolate lover, these cookies can be enjoyed fresh from the oven or stored for later.
- Prep Time: 8 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 12 cookies
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup melted chocolate chips (plus extra for topping)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, combine granulated sugar, brown sugar, melted butter, and melted chocolate; stir until smooth.
- Add eggs and vanilla extract, mixing until combined.
- Sift in flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt, and fold gently into the chocolate mixture until just combined.
- Drop spoonfuls of batter onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving space for spreading. Optionally, top with extra chocolate chips.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until the edges are set but centers remain soft.
- Cool on a wire rack before serving.
Notes
- To ensure a fudgy texture, avoid overbaking. The cookies should still look soft in the center when you remove them from the oven.
- These cookies are best stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 80mg