These big chewy brownie cookies are rich, buttery, and oh-so-chocolatey. Sandwich peanut butter filling between them for an extra special treat.
Did the name “brownie cookies” stop you in your tracks? Well, yeah. I know. It’s not like I’m immune to such enticing words all strung together. The first time I made these my husband was on a low-carb diet. I haven’t seen that much naked desire in anyone’s eyes since our honeymoon. Maybe not even then.–Katie Workman
WHY DO I NEED TO BANG BROWNIES OR COOKIES ON THE COUNTER?
If you’ve been following baking trends, or heck, if you’ve been on Instagram lately, you’ll notice loads of recipes that call for banging your cookie sheet on the counter before or after (and even during) the baking process. What’s that all about? For brownies, it’s a technique that seems to help enhance that seriously coveted, crinkly top that everybody loves so much. By hitting the pan on the counter, it forces out air and lets the brownies deflate a little more, giving you more crinkles than Martha’s Sharpei. Now, keep in mind, this ain’t no gentle tap. You don’t need to go overboard but it will definitely make a bit of noise. One good bang is all it should take.
Big Chewy Brownie Cookies
These big chewy brownie cookies are rich, buttery, and oh-so-chocolatey. Sandwich peanut butter filling between them for an extra special treat.
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Preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
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Place the butter, unsweetened chocolate, and chocolate chips in a small saucepan and melt over low heat, stirring frequently, just until everything is smooth. Set aside to cool slightly.
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Meanwhile, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt in a small bowl. Beat the eggs and sugar in a large bowl with an electric mixer until creamy and light yellow, about 1 minute. Beat in the vanilla. With the mixer on low speed, blend the flour mixture into the egg mixture in 3 batches, blending after each addition, just until barely combined. Add the chocolate mixture to the bowl and beat just until combined. The dough will be very thick. [Editor’s Note: At this point, you may want to snitch a spoonful as you stand at the counter and congratulate yourself on choosing such an easy and indulgent recipe. Go ahead, have another spoonful.]
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Scoop out heaping tablespoons of the dough and create 12 mounds on a rimmed baking sheet. Bake until the tops are crackly and the edges are set, 9 to 11 minutes. Remove the baking sheet from the oven and firmly tap the bottom of the sheet against the counter. Let the cookies sit for 1 to 2 minutes on the baking sheet (they will sink slightly), then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely. Repeat with the remaining dough. You can keep the brownie cookies in a resealable container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
Big Chewy Brownie Cookies Sandwiched With Peanut Butter variation
A creamy peanut butter filling turns these big chewy brownie cookies into very special, rich sandwich cookies. With a mixer, blend together 2/3 cup creamy or chunky peanut butter, 1/4 cup confectioners’ sugar, and 1 tablespoon butter at room temperature until light and fluffy. Carefully spread about 1 tablespoon filling on the flat side of 1 big chewy brownie cookie, then press the flat side of a second big chewy brownie cookie onto the filling to make a sandwich. Repeat.
Serving: 1cookieCalories: 145kcal (7%)Carbohydrates: 18g (6%)Protein: 2g (4%)Fat: 8g (12%)Saturated Fat: 4g (25%)Polyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 28mg (9%)Sodium: 58mg (3%)Potassium: 87mg (2%)Fiber: 1g (4%)Sugar: 12g (13%)Vitamin A: 113IU (2%)Calcium: 15mg (2%)Iron: 1mg (6%)
Originally published September 21, 2015
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