Like any girl, chocolate is one of my weaknesses. For some time now, I’ve been searching for that perfect chocolate cookie recipe. It could be a double chocolate chip cookie, a fudge cookie, or another chocolate concoction, but I just haven’t found it quite yet.

This recipe comes pretty close, but is still missing the chewiness I’m looking for in a chocolate cookie.

When making this dough, make sure to beat the egg and sugar for a full 13-15 minutes. This creates the textures you’re looking for in the next step. Once all of the ingredients are together, allow the dough to sit for 10-15 minutes so that it can set into a mousee like texture.

Cooling on the baking sheet is also essential because you will pull the cookie out a little under done. The hot sheet will continue baking the cookies to the perfect consistency.

Brownie Cookies
inspired by Baker’s Royale

Preparation time: 30-35 minutes
Bake time: 8-10 minutes
Makes: 1 dozen

Tools:

• Double boiler or microwave
• Measuring cups and spoons
• Sifter
• Hand mixer
• Spatula
• Baking sheet & parchment paper

Ingredients:

• 6 oz dark chocolate chopped
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 egg
• 10 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/4 cup flour
• 3/4 teaspoon baking powder

Directions:

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Over medium-low heat, melt 4 ounces of the chopped dark chocolate with unsalted butter and then set aside to cool.
3. In a medium sized mixing bowl beat egg, sugar, and vanilla extract for 13-15 minutes or until creamy and a pale yellow. Although the mixture doesn’t seem to change for the last 6 minutes, this step is essential for building the texture of the cookie.
4. Next add the sifted flour, baking powder, and melted chocolate. Beat until just combined. Allow cookie dough to sit for 10 minutes or until it becomes a mousse like texture. Then add the last 2 ounces of chopped dark chocolate and drop spoonfuls onto parchment paper. Slide into the oven and bake for 8-10 minutes.
5. Remove from the oven and allow to cool on the baking sheet. Peel off and enjoy!