Description
Brownie-Stuffed Chocolate Chip Cookies combine a fudgy, molten brownie center wrapped in a warm, chewy chocolate chip cookie. This indulgent dessert offers a perfect balance of gooey chocolate and cookie crunch, ideal for parties, gifting, or a comforting treat any time.
Ingredients
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Brownie Center
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 cup sugar (brown and/or white)
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- Pinch of salt
Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup white sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Prepare the Brownie Center: Mix melted butter, sugar, cocoa powder, egg, vanilla extract, flour, and a pinch of salt until combined. Pour the batter into a lined baking tray and bake at 350°F (175°C) until slightly set but still soft, maintaining a gooey texture inside. Let cool completely before cutting.
- Make the Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough: Cream softened butter with brown and white sugars until fluffy. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract. Gradually add flour, baking soda, and salt, mixing well. Fold in the chocolate chips evenly throughout the dough.
- Assemble the Cookies: Cut the cooled brownie slab into small squares about the size of a golf ball. Take a scoop of cookie dough, flatten it in your palm, and wrap it around each brownie square, sealing the edges completely so the brownie center is fully enclosed.
- Bake to Perfection: Place the assembled cookie dough balls on a parchment-lined baking sheet, spacing them evenly. Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the edges turn golden. Remove and let cool slightly to allow the molten center to settle before enjoying.
Notes
- Chill the cookie dough for at least 30 minutes before baking to prevent spreading and help retain shape.
- Use room temperature eggs and butter to ensure smooth ingredient blending and consistent texture.
- Cut brownie squares evenly to make shaping easier and provide uniform molten centers.
- Do not overbake; remove cookies as soon as edges are golden to keep them soft and chewy.
- Use parchment paper on baking sheets to prevent sticking and make cleanup easier.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 110 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg
Keywords: brownie stuffed cookies, chocolate chip cookies, molten brownie center, gooey chocolate cookies, chocolate desserts
