Instructions:

1. Preheat and Prepare:

• Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.

2. Mix Wet Ingredients:

• In a mixing bowl, whisk together the melted butter and granulated sugar until well combined and slightly fluffy.
• Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
• Stir in the vanilla extract until incorporated.

3. Combine Dry Ingredients:

• In a separate bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
• Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a thick cookie dough forms.
• Fold in the chocolate chips until evenly distributed throughout the dough.

4. Shape and Bake:

• Using a spoon or cookie scoop, drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them a few inches apart to allow for spreading.
• Optional: Gently flatten the dough balls with your fingers or the back of a spoon for a slightly flatter cookie shape.
• Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are set but the centers are still slightly soft.

5. Cool and Enjoy:

• Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
• Serve the Fudgy Brownie Cookies with a glass of cold milk or your favorite hot beverage for the ultimate chocolate indulgence.

Tips for Perfect Fudgy Brownie Cookies:

1. Don’t Overbake: Keep a close eye on the cookies as they bake. They should look slightly underdone in the center when you remove them from the oven for that fudgy texture.
2. Quality Ingredients: Use good quality cocoa powder and chocolate chips for the best flavor. Dark chocolate chips can enhance the richness of the cookies.
3. Customize Add-Ins: Feel free to add chopped nuts, caramel bits, or extra chocolate chunks to the dough for added texture and flavor.
4. Storage: Store cooled cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days, or freeze them for longer storage.

Whether you’re baking these cookies for a special occasion, a weekend treat, or simply to satisfy your chocolate cravings, Fudgy Brownie Cookies are sure to impress with their heavenly taste and delightful texture. Share them with family and friends, and watch as they disappear in no time, leaving smiles and requests for more!!