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Simple Christmas Brownie Cookies Recipe

Christmas Brownie Cookies combine the fudgy richness of brownies with the chewy satisfaction of cookies, delivering an indulgent holiday treat perfect for gatherings, gifting, and festive celebrations.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 185
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
  • 2/3 cup brown sugar
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1 cup cocoa powder
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Whisk melted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until glossy and combined.
  3. Add vanilla and beat in eggs one at a time until smooth.
  4. Sift flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl.
  5. Fold dry ingredients into wet ingredients until just combined.
  6. Fold in chocolate chips and nuts.
  7. Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto baking sheet and bake 10-12 minutes.
  8. Cool 5 minutes on baking sheet, then transfer to a cooling rack; drizzle with white chocolate if desired.

Notes

Avoid overbaking to maintain a fudgy texture and use room-temperature eggs for smooth mixing.