Description
These Cosmic Brownie Cookies are a delightful hybrid between fudgy brownies and classic cookies, featuring rich cocoa, melty chocolate chips, and vibrant colorful sprinkles. They bake up soft with slightly crisp edges, making them perfect for a fun treat or party snack.
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
Add-ins
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup colorful sprinkles
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and sugar together until the mixture becomes light and fluffy, which helps create the cookie’s tender texture.
- Add Egg and Vanilla: Mix in the egg and vanilla extract thoroughly until fully combined, adding moisture and flavor to the dough.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, salt, and cocoa powder to evenly distribute the leavening agent and cocoa.
- Mix Dry and Wet Ingredients: Gradually incorporate the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, mixing just until blended to avoid overworking the dough which would make the cookies tough.
- Fold in Chocolate Chips and Sprinkles: Gently fold in the chocolate chips and colorful sprinkles, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the dough.
- Form Cookies: Using a tablespoon, scoop balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet and flatten each slightly to ensure even baking.
- Bake: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges are set while the centers remain soft and chewy.
- Cool: Remove the baking sheet from the oven and transfer the cookies to a wire rack to cool completely before serving for the best texture and flavor.
Notes
- For extra fudgy cookies, slightly underbake and let them cool on the tray for a softer center.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- Sprinkles add a fun pop of color but can be omitted or substituted with nuts for variation.
- Make sure butter is softened, not melted, for best creaming results.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
