Brown Butter Chocolate Brownie Cookies Recipe

Rich, fudgy Brown Butter Chocolate Brownie Cookies with deep chocolate flavor and chewy texture — a decadent twist on classic cookies.

These Brown Butter Chocolate Brownie Cookies are remarkably delightful and taste like you’re biting into a brownie, but with a little more buttery elegance.  The tops of these cookies crackle gently as they bake, while the interior stays chocolaty rich.

Brown butter poured over chocolate chips melted into a glossy syrup and dark cocoa powder are the major contributors to this brilliant darkness, while a combination of light brown sugar and granulated sugar sweeten the indulgence.  This richness is undeniably delicious and a perfect fit for any chocolate lover.

Brown butter has a caramelized flavor that’s earthy in taste and quite noticeable in these Brown Butter Chocolate Brownie Cookies.  However, the focus here is on the chocolate – profound intense chocolate.  These cookies are truly an amazing treat.

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Ingredients

• 1 cup dark chocolate chips
• 2 tablespoons warm water
• 2 teaspoons vanilla
• 8 tablespoons salted butter
• 2 large eggs, room temperature
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup light brown sugar
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons dark cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoons instant espresso powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt

Tips

• dark cocoa powder makes the flavors more intense
• whip the egg mixture long enough so it’s thick and creamy
• eggs incorporate better with other ingredients when they are room temperature
• espresso powder makes the chocolate more intense tasting – you can substitute it with instant coffee as well

(Makes 1 Dozen Cookies)

To Prepare:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.  Line two sheet pans with parchment or silpat.
2. In a large bowl, add chocolate chips, water and vanilla.
3. In a skillet over medium heat, melt butter until deep golden brown on bottom with golden foam, about 4 minutes.  Pour over chocolate chips and stir until smooth.
4. Whisk together dry ingredients – flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, espresso powder and salt, set aside.
5. In a stand mixer or large bowl, cream together eggs and sugars for 3 minutes, scrape down sides of bowl.  Mix on high speed until light in color, 4 minutes.  Add melted chocolate mixture and mix until combined, about 1 minute.
6. Mix the dry ingredients into the chocolate mixture by hand until dough comes together.  Scoop onto sheet pans with ice cream scoop, about 6 to a tray.
7. Bake on middle and upper racks for 9 minutes, remove and let cool on pan.  Store in cookie jar.  Enjoy!

These Brown Butter Chocolate Brownie Cookies are wonderful with coffee, especially after a delightful meal together with family and friends.