BROWNIE COOKIES

These brownie cookies are rich, fudgy cookies filled with plenty of dark chocolate chunks. This decadent treat is perfect for all of the chocolate lovers in your life!

INGREDIENTS

• 20 ounces semisweet chocolate bars cut into bite sized chunks, divided use
• 1/4 cup butter cut into slices
• 2 eggs
• 3/4 cup brown sugar packed
• 3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2/3 cup all purpose flour
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Place 8 ounces of chocolate chunks and the butter in a microwave safe bowl.
2. Microwave the chocolate mixture in 30 second increments until chocolate is almost melted. Stir until smooth.
3. Place the eggs, brown sugar and vanilla extract in the bowl of a mixer. Beat for 3-4 minutes or until light and fluffy.
4. Add the melted chocolate to the egg mixture, beat until smooth.
5. Add the flour, salt and baking powder to the bowl. Mix until just combined.
6. Stir in 3/4 of the remaining chocolate chunks, reserving the rest for later use.
7. Cover the bowl and chill the dough for at least 1 hour, or until firm.
8. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line two baking sheets with nonstick baking mats or parchment paper.
9. Form the dough into 2 tablespoon sized balls. Place each ball 2-3 inches apart on the baking sheets. Press the reserved chocolate chunks into the top of each cookie dough ball.
10. Bake one sheet of cookies at a time for 12-14 minutes, or until edges are set.
11. Cool the cookies on the sheet for 10 minutes. then transfer to a rack to cool completely. Serve immediately, or store in an airtight container for 5 days.

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