Description
These Brownie Stuffed Chocolate Chip Cookies combine the rich, fudgy texture of brownies with the classic, chewy goodness of chocolate chip cookies. Each cookie is filled with a cube of brownie, creating an indulgent treat perfect for dessert or a special snack.
Ingredients
Cookie Dough Ingredients
- ½ cup salted butter (softened)
- ½ cup white granulated sugar
- ½ cup firmly packed light brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- 2/3 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Brownie Filling
- 1 brownie cake (sliced into cubes)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for baking the cookies.
- Beat Butter and Sugars: Using an electric hand mixer, cream together the softened butter, white granulated sugar, and light brown sugar in a large mixing bowl until the mixture is smooth and the sugars are fully dissolved.
- Add Egg and Vanilla: Whisk in the egg and vanilla extract thoroughly, ensuring the mixture is homogeneous and well combined.
- Incorporate Dry Ingredients: Reduce the mixer speed to low and gently add in the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and baking soda. Mix until just combined to avoid overworking the dough.
- Fold in Chocolate Chips: Carefully fold the semi-sweet chocolate chips into the cookie dough using a spatula, ensuring even distribution without overmixing.
- Assemble Cookies with Brownie Cubes: Using a standard-size cookie scoop, portion out balls of cookie dough onto a baking sheet. Flatten each dough ball into a disc and place a cube of brownie in the center. Fold the dough over the brownie to enclose it completely.
- Chill Dough: Chill the assembled cookie dough balls for at least 30 minutes in the refrigerator. This helps prevent spreading and keeps the brownie center intact during baking.
- Bake: Arrange the chilled cookies on a baking sheet spaced about 1½ inches apart. Bake in the preheated oven for 12 minutes until the edges are golden and the centers are set.
- Cool: Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool for a few minutes on the baking sheet before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Enjoy your decadent brownie-stuffed chocolate chip cookies!
Notes
- Chilling the dough balls is crucial to keep the brownie cubes intact and prevent cookies from spreading too much.
- Use room temperature butter for easier creaming and better dough consistency.
- The brownie can be homemade or store-bought; just slice into small cubes that can fit inside the cookie dough.
- If you prefer softer cookies, slightly reduce baking time by 1-2 minutes.
- For extra gooeyness, warm the cookies slightly before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
