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Magic Brownie Cookies

These irresistible Magic Brownie Cookies have a rich, fudgy brownie texture, a crackly exterior and are loaded with flavor including coconut, butterscotch, walnuts, and chocolate.

  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 24 cookies 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 ¼ cups semi-sweet chocolate chips (8 ounces)
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 teaspoons instant espresso powder
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • ⅓ cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1 cup butterscotch chips
  • 1 cup sweetened coconut flakes
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Melt 1 ¼ cups semi-sweet chocolate chips with butter in a microwave-safe bowl or over a double boiler until smooth.
  3. Stir in instant espresso powder until dissolved.
  4. In a separate bowl, beat eggs and sugar until light and fluffy.
  5. Add vanilla extract to the egg mixture.
  6. Slowly mix the melted chocolate mixture into the egg mixture.
  7. Sift together ⅓ cup flour, salt, and baking powder; fold into the wet ingredients.
  8. In another bowl, combine walnuts, 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips, butterscotch chips, coconut flakes, and 1 tablespoon flour; fold into the batter.
  9. Drop spoonfuls of dough onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, spacing about 2 inches apart.
  10. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until edges are set and tops have a crackly appearance.
  11. Cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Espresso powder is optional but enhances the chocolate flavor significantly. These cookies have a fudgy brownie texture with a crackly top, making them a delightful twist on traditional brownies.

  • Author: Sophie Lane
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Method: Dessert
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Calories: 180
  • Sugar: 15g
  • Sodium: 90mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 22g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 35mg