Chocolate Brownie Cookies for Xmas Celebrations
Fudgy, soft, and dusted with powdered sugar, these Christmas cookies are perfect for festive celebrations.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 18 cookies 1x
Ingredients
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1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
4 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
Powdered sugar, for dusting
Optional: 1/2 cup chocolate chips or nuts
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Melt butter and chocolate together, stir, and let cool slightly.
- Whisk sugars, egg, and vanilla until smooth.
- Fold in melted chocolate mixture gently.
- Sift flour, cocoa, and salt; fold into wet ingredients. Add mix-ins if desired.
- Drop dough onto sheets, bake 10–12 minutes. Cool 5 minutes on sheets.
- Dust with powdered sugar while cookies are warm.
Notes
Do not overbake for fudgy texture. Optional mix-ins include nuts, chocolate, or peppermint.