Triple Chocolate Brownie Cookies
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This recipe was originally shared with us by a reader named Erin, but I've made a few modifications. I increased the flour a touch, tested it gluten-free, added vanilla extract, and changed several of the steps. I baked this recipe at high altitude (4500 feet), so it has been tested at high altitude, too!
Author: Alisa Fleming
Serves: 16 servings
Ingredients
- 1¾ cups all-purpose flour, wheat flour, or gluten-free flour blend (all have been tested!)
- ½ cup cocoa powder
- 2 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 4 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped
- ¾ cup non-hydrogenated shortening (like Nutiva or Spectrum)
- 2 cups sugar
- 4 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1½ cups semi-sweet chocolate chips (about 1 (10-ounce) bag)
Instructions
- Put the flour, cocoa, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl, and whisk to combine.
- Put the chocolate and shortening in a microwave-safe bowl and microwave on high for 1 minute. Whisk the chocolate well. If not fully melted, heat in 15 second intervals until just melted. Do not overheat the chocolate.
- Put the sugar, and eggs to a large mixing bowl, and beat with a hand mixer for about 1 minute, or until combined. Add the melted chocolate mixture and vanilla, and stir to combine. Add the flour mixture and stir to combine. Fold in the chocolate chips.
- Place the dough in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
- Preheat your oven to 350 F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Shape the dough into 1-inch balls, and place them about 2 inches apart on your baking sheet.
- Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, or until they look just baked on top.
- Let cool on the baking sheet for 2 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely. If using gluten-free flour, you might need to let them cool for 5 to 10 minutes on the baking sheet before attempting to remove them.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. Freeze the cookies to enjoy them later.
Notes
Optional Topping: Melt ½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips with 2 teaspoons shortening in a microwaveable bowl, stir until smooth. Drizzle over cookies. Let stand for 30 minutes or until chocolate is set.
Recipe by Go Dairy Free at https://www.godairyfree.org/recipes/sweet-dairy-free-sundays-triple-chocolate-brownie-cookies