Description
Indulge in the best of both worlds with these brownie-stuffed chocolate chip cookies. Each cookie features a fudgy brownie center wrapped in a soft, buttery chocolate chip cookie, delivering a rich and decadent treat perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Brownie Batter
- 1 cup brownie batter (homemade or boxed, fudgy style)
Cookie Dough
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Freeze Brownie Batter: Scoop small dollops of brownie batter using a teaspoon and place them on a lined tray. Freeze for at least 1 hour so they harden for easy assembly.
- Beat Butter and Sugars: In a mixing bowl, beat the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar together until the mixture is light and fluffy.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Mix in the eggs one at a time along with the vanilla extract until fully combined.
- Whisk Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt to ensure even distribution.
- Combine Dry and Wet Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, mixing until a dough forms.
- Fold in Chocolate Chips: Gently fold the semi-sweet chocolate chips evenly into the cookie dough.
- Shape and Stuff Dough: Flatten about 2 tablespoons of cookie dough in your palm, place one frozen brownie scoop in the center, then wrap and seal the dough around it, rolling into a smooth ball to encase the brownie completely.
- Chill Dough Balls: Place the stuffed dough balls in the refrigerator for 15–20 minutes to prevent spreading during baking.
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
- Bake Cookies: Arrange the dough balls on the baking sheet and bake for 11–13 minutes or until the edges are golden and the centers appear set.
- Cool Cookies: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Freezing the brownie batter helps maintain the fudgy center and prevents it from melting into the cookie dough during baking.
- Chilling the stuffed cookie dough balls is essential to control spread and maintain shape.
- You can use your favorite homemade or boxed fudgy brownie recipe for the batter.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for longer storage.
- For extra gooey centers, slightly underbake the cookies by a minute or two.
