Description
These easy chocolate brownie cookies blend the best of both dessert worlds—rich, chewy brownies and crisp-edged cookies—all in one simple recipe. Using a box mix and pantry staples, you’ll create irresistible chocolate treats that can be customized with peanut butter, chocolate chips, nuts, and more. Whether you’re baking for a party or indulging at home, this is the go-to cookie for any chocolate lover.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ½ cups powdered sugar
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 3 large egg whites
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together powdered sugar, cocoa powder, and salt.
- Add egg whites and vanilla extract, mixing until a thick, fudgy batter forms.
- Fold in chocolate chips and nuts if using.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized mounds of batter onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes, until the tops are glossy and cracked.
- Let cookies cool completely on the baking sheets before removing.
Notes
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For a true buckeye experience, don’t skip the peanut butter layer or drizzle.
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Let cookies cool completely before removing to prevent breakage.
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Add espresso powder to intensify the chocolate flavor.
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Freeze dough balls for fresh cookies any time.
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Try stuffing cookies with peanut butter cups for an ultra-rich variation.