Fudgy Cosmic Brownie Cookies Recipe
These Fudgy Cosmic Brownie Cookies combine the rich, intense flavor of dark cocoa brownie batter with the chewy texture of cookies and festive rainbow chip sprinkles. Loaded with chocolate chips and a hint of corn syrup for chewiness, these cookies deliver a deliciously fudgy and decadent treat perfect for any occasion.
- Author: Tara
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: About 18 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Wet Ingredients
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup light brown sugar
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons light corn syrup
- ¼ cup heavy cream
Dry Ingredients
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup dark cocoa powder (Hershey’s Special Dark recommended)
- 1¼ cups all-purpose flour
Add-ins
- ¾ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- Rainbow chip sprinkles, for decorating
- Prepare the butter and sugars: In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened unsalted butter together with the light brown sugar and granulated sugar until smooth, creamy, and well combined. This ensures a tender and chewy cookie base.
- Add egg and flavorings: Beat in the large egg, vanilla extract, and light corn syrup until the mixture is uniform and glossy, which will contribute to the fudge-like texture.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the baking soda, salt, dark cocoa powder, and all-purpose flour. Sifting will help avoid lumps for a smooth batter.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients: Gradually incorporate the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, mixing just until no streaks remain to avoid overworking the dough and keeping cookies soft.
- Add chocolate chips and cream: Stir in the semi-sweet chocolate chips and heavy cream evenly to distribute the fudgy richness and extra moisture in the dough.
- Scoop cookies: Using a spoon or cookie scoop, drop portions of dough onto a prepared baking sheet lined with parchment paper, leaving enough space for spreading.
- Decorate with sprinkles: Generously sprinkle rainbow chip sprinkles on top of each cookie dough mound to give them a fun, cosmic appearance.
- Bake: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake the cookies for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are set but the centers remain soft and fudgy.
- Cool: Remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. This resting period lets the cookies firm up slightly while staying moist.
Notes
- For best fudgy texture, do not overbake the cookies. Slightly underbaked centers yield the best chew.
- Using light corn syrup helps the cookies stay moist and chewy.
- Dark cocoa powder intensifies the chocolate flavor; substitute with natural cocoa if unavailable but expect slightly different taste and color.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days or freeze for longer storage.
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