Ultimate Cookie Brownies: A perfect fusion of chewy and fudgy textures

Unleash the best of both worlds with these Ultimate Cookie Brownies, where the classic brownie meets the beloved cookie in one decadent treat. Featuring rich dark chocolate and a perfectly glossy cookie top, these delights are designed to satisfy all your chocolate cravings.

Why you'll love it: These brownies combine the dense, fudgy base of a traditional brownie with the crunchy, glossy top of a cookie, creating a multi-textured experience that is both indulgent and satisfying. The blend of dark chocolate and cocoa ensures a deep, irresistible chocolate flavor.

Perfect occasion: These cookie brownies are ideal for casual get-togethers, family dessert nights, or as a special treat to brighten up your work day. They're also perfect for bake sales and birthday parties, where a crowd-pleasing dessert is a must.

Decorating Tips: For an extra touch of elegance, sprinkle the top with sea salt before baking to enhance the chocolate flavor, or drizzle with caramel or white chocolate after cooling for a visually appealing finish. Serving them with a scoop of ice cream can also transform them into a gourmet dessert.

Ingredients:

• 200g dark chocolate
• 100g butter
• 85g flour
• 40 g of black cocoa powder
• A pinch of salt
• A pinch of baking soda
• 2 eggs
• 130 g brown sugar
• 20g white sugar

Instructions:

1. Start by melting the dark chocolate and butter in a saucepan over low heat until smooth. Let cool slightly.
2. In another bowl, mix the flour, dark cocoa powder, salt and baking soda.
3. In another bowl, beat the eggs with the brown sugar and white brown sugar until the mixture is glossy. This helps achieve the shiny top characteristic of a cookie.
4. Pour the melted chocolate and butter mixture into the egg mixture, stirring until well combined to preserve the texture.
5. Gradually stir in the flour mixture until just incorporated, being careful not to overmix.
6. Preheat your oven to 180°C (356°F) and line a baking tray with baking paper.
7. Pour the batter onto the baking sheet, spacing them out as they spread.
8. Bake for 9 to 12 minutes, depending on how fudgy or fudgy you prefer your brownies.
9. Let cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Enjoy these mouth-watering Cookie Brownies, a perfect treat that is sure to make everyone smile with every fudgy, chewy bite!