These Fudgy Brownie Cookies have all the gooey chocolate flavor of decadent brownies, but in a fun little cookie. They’re easy, delicious and are the perfect thing to whip up when you have only a few minutes in the kitchen. And the decadence makes them perfect for a little holiday indulgence. This recipe is part of the Recipe Lion Cookie Exchange.

Fudgy Brownie Cookies

A fun little cookie packed with chunks of chocolate. (Southern Bite)

Prep time: 15 minutes

Cook time: 12 minutes

Total time: 27 minutes

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup unsalted butter
• 1 (12-ounce) package semi-sweet chocolate chips or chunks (divided)
• 1 1/4 cups sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 large eggs, beaten
• 3 tablespoons cocoa powder
• 1 cup all-purpose flour

Instructions

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and line a cookie sheet with parchment or a nonstick silicone baking mat.
• In a large bowl, melt the butter and about half of the chocolate chips in the microwave using 30-second intervals.
• Stir after each interval.
• Melt until the chocolate chips are almost completely melted, then stir until they melt all the way.
• Add the sugar and stir well.
• Allow to cool for about 5 minutes.
• Add the vanilla, salt, and eggs and stir well.
• Add the cocoa powder and flour and stir very well to combine.
• Add the remaining chocolate chips and stir.
• Using a 1 1/2 tablespoon scoop, drop the dough onto the prepared baking sheet about 3 inches apart.
• Bake for 10 to 12 minutes.
• Allow to cool completely before removing from the pan.

This recipe appeared on SouthernBite.com. For more great recipes, visit the website or check out ”The Southern Bite Cookbook.”