INTENSE CHOCOLATE SOFT COOKIES – REMINISCENT OF BROWNIES

These rich chocolate cookies bring to mind a piece of classic brownie—soft and tender inside with a deep cocoa flavor. One of their best qualities is how easy they are to make. Plus, they stay fresh and soft for days without hardening. I left a few uncovered for two days, and they were nearly as good as fresh!

🕒 Prep Time: 15 min

🍳 Bake Time: 15-17 min
🍪 Yields: 12-13 cookies

Ingredients

200 g unsalted butter (80% fat)
280 g all-purpose flour (BL 55)
65 g cocoa powder
½ packet baking powder
A pinch of baking soda
¼ tsp ground cinnamon (or instant coffee powder)
¼ tsp salt
200 g brown sugar (I used 150 g light brown + 50 g raw sugar)
1 packet vanilla sugar
1 whole egg
1 egg yolk
Granulated sugar or vanilla powdered sugar for coating

Instructions

Melt butter over low heat and let it cool completely (just cooled, not melted cold).
Sift together flour, cocoa powder, cinnamon, salt, baking powder, and baking soda.
Beat the sugars with the eggs using a mixer until thick and creamy, about 5 minutes, until the color resembles milky coffee.
Gradually add the melted butter in a thin stream while continuing to beat. The mixture will thicken and show whisk marks.
Add the flour mixture in two batches, folding gently with a spatula just until absorbed. Do not overmix. The dough will be firm, moldable, and non-sticky.
Scoop heaping tablespoons (about 55-60 g each) and form balls. Roll each ball in granulated sugar or vanilla powdered sugar.
Bake at 175°C (350°F) for 15-17 minutes. Cookies will be soft when removed but will firm up as they cool.
Use a wide spatula to carefully lift cookies off the tray once cooled.

💡 Tips

Make sure butter is fully cooled before adding to avoid curdling.
Folding flour gently preserves a tender crumb.
Coating in sugar adds a delicate crunch and attractive finish.
Store cookies in an airtight container to maintain softness.

🍽️ Perfect For

Chocolate lovers’ treats
Soft-textured cookies
Long-lasting homemade snacks

📝 Final Thoughts

These intensely chocolatey cookies deliver a brownie-like softness and rich flavor with minimal effort. Their ability to stay fresh and soft for days makes them a perfect everyday indulgence or gift for friends and family.