Fudgy Crackly Brownie Top Cookies
Swift Lemur

Fudgy Crackly Brownie Top Cookies

45Min
24Servings
145Cal
MediumLevel
Kid friendly
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Equipment

Oven
Baking Sheet
Parchment Paper
Mixing Bowl
Whisk
Mixing Spoon
Measuring Spoon
Cooling Plate

Ingredients

Cookie Base

unsalted butter (melted, cooled)

115 g

granulated sugar

200 g

brown sugar (packed)

100 g

large eggs

2 piece

vanilla extract

10 ml

all-purpose flour

125 g

cocoa powder (unsweetened)

60 g

baking soda

2 g

salt

3 g

chocolate chips (semi-sweet)

150 g

Instructions

1

Preheat and Prepare

Preheat oven to 180°C and line baking sheets with parchment paper.

10 min180°C
Use parchment for easy release and to prevent spreading
2

Mix Wet Ingredients

In a large bowl, whisk together melted butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth and glossy.

3 min
Mixture should look shiny and well combined
3

Combine Dry Ingredients

In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.

2 min
4

Combine Wet and Dry

Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined. Do not overmix.

2 min
Stop mixing as soon as no flour streaks remain
5

Add Chocolate Chips

Fold in chocolate chips until evenly distributed throughout the dough.

1 min
6

Portion Cookies

Scoop rounded tablespoons of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing 5 cm apart.

5 min
Slightly flatten each mound for even baking
7

Bake Cookies

Bake at 180°C for 10-12 minutes until edges are set but centers still look slightly underdone.

12 min180°Ctimer 12 min
Do not overbake - cookies will firm up as they cool
8

Cool Cookies

Let cookies rest on baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire rack to cool completely.

10 min
The signature crackly top develops during cooling

Storage

Fridge: 5 days
Freezer: 30 days
Reheat: Room temperature or oven 180°C for 3 minutes

Store in airtight container. Cookies stay fudgy for up to 5 days.

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