Fudge Brownie Cookies
If you crave chocolate, like I sometimes do, then brownies are my go to treat.
I mean I don't crave it a lot.
Only once in a while.
When the stars are aligned and the moon is in the seventh house.
You know. Like, almost never.
What? You don’t believe me? Whatever.
So today was one of those rare days and I just had to have some chocolate. In a search of my archived recipes I came across one similar to this one. It used a boxed mix (I know. I KNOW!) with added ingredients to make a thick batter that you can add whatever flavor of chips suits your fancy.
Since I already had all but the box mix on hand (I said I know already!), it required a quick trip to the store. However quick a trip to the store can be with a 4 year old and a 2 year old in the rain on a cold day in January! Luckily I needed milk too or I woulda picked a different recipe.
I mean seriously, I can’t be bothered with all that running around stuff when it takes me 30 minutes just to get everyone ready to go then I still have to make the drive into town! I have so many more important things to do. Like... Like… paint my nails or take a nap.
Ok, here’s the recipe. I divided the dough in half and put white chocolate chips in one and mini semi-sweet chips in the other. They are divine! With that shiny, slightly crisp outside revealing a moist, fudgy center. I also included info on how to make them with a coffee kick. Great for a late afternoon pick me up!
If you happen to have a mix on hand and are craving some cocoa goodness then hop on into the kitchen and whip ya up a batch. It won’t be long before you are lost in confectionary bliss.
Fudge Brownie Cookies
Makes 5 dozen 1 1/2 inch cookies
Ingredients:
1 package fudge brownie mix
1 1/4 cup all purpose flour
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
2 eggs
1 stick butter, melted, cooled
1 Tbls cold water
1 Tbls Vanilla extract
1 cup Mini semi-sweet chocolate chips or White chocolate chips
Directions:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
In a mixing bowl, whisk together brownie mix, flour and brown sugar. In a separate bowl whisk eggs, butter, water and extract together.
Turn mixer on and slowly add egg mixture until it is incorporated. The batter will be very thick. If you notice there is more dry ingredients that aren't being incorporated try adding 1 Tablespoon of water to help it mix in. Avoid adding too much or it will make the cookies spread out and be thin. Fold in chocolate chips and using a cookie scoop, portion them out onto a parchment lined cookie sheet. Bake for 8-10 minutes.
Remove from oven, allow to cool for a minute or two to set up. Then transfer to cooling rack to cool completely.
To make Mocha Fudge Brownie Cookies.
Substitute cold water and vanilla extract for 1 Tbls HOT water and 1 Tbls espresso powder. Add to melted, uncooled butter. Stir to dissolve. Allow to cool for a few minutes then add to dry ingredients in mixer. Proceed as directed.