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Chewy Brownie Cookies

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These chewy brownie cookies offer the best of both worlds: the dense, rich texture of a brownie with the convenient hand-held format of a cookie. Packed with semi-sweet chocolate chips and deep cocoa powder, they deliver an intense chocolate flavor that satisfies even the sweetest tooth. The combination of Crisco shortening and brown sugar creates a tender crumb that stays moist for days. Perfect for after-school snacks, potlucks, or a late-night treat, these cookies are easy to mix up and bake. They are a crowd-pleaser that requires no special techniques, just simple ingredients and patience while they cool to set properly.
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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 36
Calories: 1111.2
Dietary: Vegetarian
Description
These chewy brownie cookies offer the best of both worlds: the dense, rich texture of a brownie with the convenient hand-held format of a cookie. Packed with semi-sweet chocolate chips and deep cocoa powder, they deliver an intense chocolate flavor that satisfies even the sweetest tooth. The combination of Crisco shortening and brown sugar creates a tender crumb that stays moist for days. Perfect for after-school snacks, potlucks, or a late-night treat, these cookies are easy to mix up and bake. They are a crowd-pleaser that requires no special techniques, just simple ingredients and patience while they cool to set properly.
Ingredients
  • 2/3 cup Crisco shortening
  • 1 1/2 cup Packed light brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon Water
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
  • 2 Eggs
  • 1 1/2 cup All-purpose flour
  • 1/3 cup HERSHEY'S Cocoa
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon Baking soda
  • 2 cup HERSHEY'S Semi-Sweet
Directions
  1. 1
    Preheat oven to 375&# 194;°F (190ðC). Line cookie sheets with foil or parchment paper.
  2. 2
    In a large mixing bowl, beat shortening, brown sugar, water, and vanilla extract with an electric mixer on medium speed until the mixture is smooth and well blended.
  3. 3
    Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition until fully incorporated.
  4. 4
    In a separate small bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, salt, and baking soda.
  5. 5
    Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, beating on low speed just until the flour is absorbed and no streaks remain. Do not overmix.
  6. 6
    Stir in the semi-sweet chocolate chips until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
  7. 7
    Drop rounded tablespoonfuls of dough onto prepared cookie sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  8. 8
    Bake for 7 to 9 minutes, or until the edges are set but the centers still look soft and moist. Do not overbake.
  9. 9
    Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 2 minutes to firm up slightly.
  10. 10
    Transfer cookies to a wire rack to cool completely before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 36

Amount Per Serving
Calories 1111.2kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 46.4g72%
Saturated Fat 16.0g80%
Cholesterol 93.2mg32%
Sodium 2534.2mg106%
Total Carbohydrate 168.6g57%
Dietary Fiber 9.0g36%
Sugars 89.1g
Protein 16.3g33%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: brownie, chocolate, chewy, cookies, crisco, dessert, fudgy, hershey, semisweet, sweet, snack, baking, cocoa, shortening, brown sugar
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