Anyone who knows me knows that I am addicted to chocolate, which is kind of ironic since when I was really little I actually went through a period of time where I wasn't medically allowed to have it. How I survived that time I have NO idea!
One of my favorite things is a double chocolate cookie - chocolate batter with chocolate chips. One of my other favorite desserts is brownies of any kind. So when I saw this recipe from Brown-Eyed Baker for Better Than Brownie Cookies - how could I resist??
Now whether they are actually BETTER than brownies, I think that's probably subjective, but they are definitely oh so good. I've added some notes on what i will do differently next time too! Try to get the cookies done in as few batches as possible, as the melted chocolate/butter mixture solidifies, the batter/dough gets VERY thick and harder to place on the pan.
Also - recipe is not complete without a big glass of cold milk!! :)
Better Than Brownies Cookies
Makes 24 large cookies
2 2/3 Cups (about 16 ounces) bittersweet chocolate, chopped - I used Bakers
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature
4 eggs
1 1/3 cups granulated sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1 cup semisweet or bittersweet chocolate chips
1. Preheat the oven to 350 F. Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat. - I used unlined sheets and they turned out fine.
2. Put the chocolate and butter in a heatproof bowl and set it over a saucepan of barely simmering water, stirring occasionally, until completely melted and smooth. (I've never done this before, but I tried it and its not too difficult and melts much nicer than in the microwave)
3. In the meantime, stir together the eggs, vanilla, and sugar in a medium bowl, set aside.
4. In a small bowl, sift together the flour and baking powder.
5. Add the melted chocolate mixture to the egg mixture and stir to combine well. Slowly add the dry ingredients, folding them into the batter. Once all of the flour is incorporated, stir in the chocolate chips.
6. Scoop 1 1/2 tablespoons of dough (a medium cookie scoop's worth) onto prepared baking sheets. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until they are firm on the outside. Like brownies, do not overbake! leave to cool completely on the baking sheets.