These brownie crinkle cookies are a chewy, fudgy chocolate cookie that resembles the taste and texture of a brownie. They're rich, decadent and incredibly delicious!
I love the texture and richness of these brownie crinkle cookies. They're fudgy, chewy and the perfect cookie for a chocolate lover. And, you can prepare the dough and bake them in lead than thirty minutes, so they're perfect when that chocolate craving hits!
For more chocolate recipes try my double chocolate cookie bars, single layer chocolate cake, or my small batch chocolate cookies.
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Why You Will Love This Recipe
- Easy: This recipe doesn't need a mixer, and uses staple baking ingredients.
- Rich Chocolate: These are loaded with lots of chocolate and extra delicious with the salt on top.
- Chewy: The texture of these cookie bars is so chewy and fudgy.
Ingredient Notes
Full ingredient measurements and instructions can be found in the recipe card below.
- Chocolate: I usually make these with chopped dark chocolate for an extra rich chocolate flavor. But semi-sweet or even milk chocolate will work.
- Butter: I always use salted butter in my recipes.
- Sugar: You will use both granulated and brown sugar in these cookies.
- Eggs: You will use eggs and a yolk in these cookies.
- Cocoa Powder: I used dutch process, but any unsweetened cocoa powder will work. You can also use black cocoa powder for more of an oreo taste.
Step by Step Instructions
- Step 1: Start by melting the butter and chocolate together in the microwave. I start with 30 seconds and then stir, continue in 15 second intervals until melted.
- Step 2: In a medium mixing bowl, mix together both sugars, eggs and vanilla on high for 3-4 minutes. Fold melted chocolate and butter in. Whisk in baking powder, salt, flour and cocoa powder.
- Step 3: Scoop into 3 tablespoon sized balls and place on baking sheets, with no more than 8 cookie balls per sheet.
- Step 4: Bake for 10-12 minutes. They will crackle along the top. As soon as you pull them out of the oven sprinkle with flaked salt. Allow to cool.
Expert Baking Tips
- The darker the chocolate the richer the cookie, so choose according to your own preference.
- The dough will seem sticky, but that is how it's supposed to be.
- I have given both cups and grams as measurements. Grams will be more precise, especially when measuring flour. If you don’t have a kitchen scale, no problem! Just lightly spoon flour into your measuring cup to insure its not packed in there. Light and fluffy is the key.
FAQ
Yes, these cookies work great subbing in a 1:1 ratio gluten free flour.
Yes, you could add 1 cup of chocolate chips.
You probably needed to add a bit more flour. I always suggest weighing your flour if possible.
Storing & Freezing
Brownie crinkle cookies will remain fresh if stored in an airtight container at room temperature for 2-3 days.
You can freeze your cookies in an airtight container for 2-3 months with them remaining fresh. You can also freeze the cookie dough balls if you would like to bake them one at a time, or as needed.
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Brownie Crinkle Cookies
Ingredients
Brownie:
- ½ cup (113.5 g) salted butter
- 1 cup (180 g) dark or semi-sweet chocolate chips
- ¾ cup (150 g) granulated sugar
- ½ cup (110 g) brown sugar
- 2 large eggs + 1 egg yolk room temp
- 1 tablespoon vanilla
- ¼ cup (21.5 g) cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon (0.5 teaspoon) salt
- 1¼ cups (170 g) all-purpose flour
- flaked sea salt for topping if desired.
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 F. Line baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside.
- Start by melting the butter and chocolate together in the microwave. I start with 30 seconds and then stir, continue in 15 second intervals until melted.
- In a medium mixing bowl, mix together both sugars, eggs and vanilla on high for 3-4 minutes. Fold melted chocolate and butter in.
- Whisk in baking powder, salt, flour and cocoa powder.
- Scoop into 3 tablespoon sized balls and place on baking sheets, with no more than 8 cookie balls per sheet.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes. They will crackle along the top. As soon as you pull them out of the oven sprinkle with flaked salt. Allow to cool.
Bailey
Like a fudgy brownie in cookie form! Seriously the best! And so easy to make
Sandy
These are amazing! If you’re looking for a brownie in cookie form, this is it! Love them!
Lynzee
These were not only a dream, but so simple.
Lizzie
Seriously Brooke. These are amazing. My entire family loved this cookie. It will be a solid staple in our home now! Thank you!