Chocolate Brownie Cookies
Just 10 sleeps until Santa comes down your chimney!
When Santa comes down my chimney, I want him to be greeted by something special. I figured that when he visits most homes on his endless list, he’d be greeted with treats. No wonder he has a strapping waistline eh?
My home will be warm and cosy for Santa’s arrival. The fire will be off (obviously) and there will be a warm festive glow from my Christmas tree directing Santa, like aircraft landing lights, to his destination. He’ll shuffle under the weight of his giant sack breathing a big sigh of relief after he’s perfectly set all the goodies under the tree.
He will then make his way to the chimney to continue his insane travels when he sees his reward, chocolate brownie cookies. A treat so good, even a full Santa couldn’t refuse a cheeky nibble.
He smiles as he takes a big bite. Greeted by an overwhelming rich and decedent chocolate taste. A happy sigh escapes as he takes another bite relishing the crunchy slightly chewy outer yet super soft centre. He signs his name on the bottom of the note the children had left for him and leaves.
Chocolate Brownie Cookies Recipe
Prep Time: 20 mins
Cook Time: 10 mins
Yield: 16-18 cookies
Ingredients:
- 7oz dark chocolate, chopped (or chips)
- 45g (3 tbsp) unsalted butter
- 2 eggs
- ⅔ cup granulated white sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ cup plain (all-purpose) flour
- ¼ tsp baking powder
Directions:
- Line two baking sheets with parchment paper. Set aside.
- In the microwave, melt the butter and chocolate in 1 minute increments or alternatively, in a double boiler. Whisk until smooth and allow to cool to room temperature.
- Using an electric mixer, beat eggs, sugar and vanilla until thick and pale – about 10-15 minutes.
- Fold in flour, baking powder and melted chocolate. Mix to combine. Set aside for 10 minutes to allow the batter to thicken.
- In the meantime, preheat oven to 180℃/350℉/Gas Mark 4.
- Scoop batter onto prepared baking sheet, no bigger than a tablespoon size. Bake for 8-10 minutes. Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes then gently transfer onto a wire rack to cool completely.
Recipe Source:
Crunchy Creamy Sweet’s adaptation of Donna Hay’s recipe.
Hope you enjoyed my little story above. It’s been one of those days today. I’ve been fed up and unhappy but as always, the loved ones come to the rescue.
- My daughter wrote a story at school in her spare time. Yes, you read that right. It’s very creative and cheered me up. It inspired me to write a happy story too.
- I got a hamper of goodies from a mystery someone!!!!
About 4 hours ago, I had an unexpected visitor. I opened the door to a man, a stranger. He stood there with a with a decorated box of goodies packaged with cellophane… a hamper. I didn’t process that this was actually for me.
He explained that he was from the ‘basket brigade‘ and that someone in my local community has nominated me to receive a hamper. I just stood there. All I could say was ‘wow, thank you’ repeatedly. I was speechless. I asked if he knew who it was, he didn’t.
Whoever you are and if you’re by chance reading this, THANK YOU so very much!! My faith in the Christmas spirit has truly been restored.
Has anyone ever done anything for you that totally took you by a happy surprise?
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WOW Lisa!!! First WOW the cookies, OMG they look delish!!! And second wow is this basket, it must have been so heartwarming!!! And that you don’t even know who that is, it’s so magical!!!
Have a great Christmas
Marjorie
xxxxx
Marjorie (Sugar for the Brain) recently posted…Chocolate Pistachio Fudge
I know. I really wish I knew who nominated me for the hamper, I’d like to thank them personally. I was having a really tough day too, everything was going wrong and I was in such a foul mood until the knock at the door. Totally made my day!
Thanks Marjorie. Hope you and your family have a magical Christmas too.
Lisa {Sweet 2 Eat Baking} recently posted…Sugar & Slice Sunday Link Party #6
How sweet!!!
Also-Santa is one lucky dude if he gets to eat these cookies! So chocolatey delicious!
Kayle (The Cooking Actress) recently posted…Something Saturdays (12/15/12)
Well, he’s a really busy fella that night. I thought he’d need the calories to continue his journey but something so delicious, he’d remember my house and like visiting it each year too.
Thanks Kayle.
Lisa {Sweet 2 Eat Baking} recently posted…Sugar & Slice Sunday Link Party #6
Isn´t that the best way to get into the christmas spirit! How sweet. A wonderful idea, just like those cookies, they look gooood!
Paula @ Vintage Kitchen recently posted…Chocolate Bundt Cake with Sour Cream Pecan Ripple
Exactly! I’m feeling the Christmas spirit now. Thanks Paula.
Lisa {Sweet 2 Eat Baking} recently posted…Sugar & Slice Sunday Link Party #6
Wow these are totally tempting me. I bet Santa will be a very happy camper when he tastes these!
I hope so. Then he’ll remember my house is a good dessert home to visit. LOL.
Thanks for stopping by, Jocelyn.
Lisa {Sweet 2 Eat Baking} recently posted…Sugar & Slice Sunday Link Party #6
These look great! I have my link up party posted and would love for you to share these!
http://sew-licious.blogspot.com/2012/12/show-licious-craft-showcase-12.html
Happy Holidays,
Marti
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Thanks for the invite, Marti. I’ve linked up all my Christmas related posts on your party.
Lisa {Sweet 2 Eat Baking} recently posted…Peppermint Christmas Lollipops
They all look so pretty and delicious! Thank you for sharing them!
Marti
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These are such wonderful looking cookies!!
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Thanks Winnie.
Lisa {Sweet 2 Eat Baking} recently posted…Peppermint Christmas Lollipops
This is absolutely priceless–lovin’ the story, gal! And I bet your daughter is a great writer, too. Thank you for sharing! These cookies look like the chocolate truffle fudge ones I like to stuff with raspberry cheesecake filling
Ala recently posted…Pumpkin Pound Cake Truffles with Gingerbread Cookie Crumbs
My eldest daughter is a great writer. She’s one of those quiet girls that loves reading her books and then gets inspired to write her own stories. I recently started a blog for her too.
Those raspberry cheesecake stuffed chocolate truffle fudge cookies you mentioned sound insane, in a good way! Thanks Ala.
Lisa {Sweet 2 Eat Baking} recently posted…Peppermint Christmas Lollipops
YAY! I am so glad you made these cookies! Aren’t they delicious? Thank you so much for linking up, Lisa! Your pictures are stunning!!!
Anna @ Crunchy Creamy Sweet recently posted…Brown Butter Brown Sugar Cookies
Delicious? They’re divine! I couldn’t stop at one, that brownie inner is so much of a treat.
Thanks Anna. I’m glad I came across your adaptation of this recipe. It’s a keeper for sure.
Lisa {Sweet 2 Eat Baking} recently posted…Peppermint Christmas Lollipops
That was the cutest holiday story I’ve read so far! And seriously, you better watch or Santa will expect these cookies all year round!
And congrats on your basket – that’s so sweet. It’s so heartwarming to see communities coming together like that to show how they care about each other <3
P.S. Love the holiday design up on the blog!
Jess @ OnSugarMountain recently posted…Eggnog Coffee Crumble Cake
If Santa wants these cookies all year round, he can now see the recipe and can pester Mrs Claus to make them.
I’m still gobsmacked about receiving the hamper. I really wish I knew who sent it so I could thank them personally but a mysterious donor at Christmas time is so magical. Thanks Jess, I’m glad you like the Christmassy design.
Lisa {Sweet 2 Eat Baking} recently posted…Peppermint Christmas Lollipops
I just made some cookies like this today! And I’ve figured out they’re kind of the perfect type of cookie for me because they’re rich enough so one is enough!
Yours look beautiful and I hope you had an amazing weekend!
Loretta | A Finn In The Kitchen recently posted…Meat Lover’s Breakfast Casserole
I just saw, Loretta, they look so very divine. You must have some serious self-control because I couldn’t stop at one and they are rich enough too. Must be the chocolate fiend in me. Thanks Loretta.
Lisa {Sweet 2 Eat Baking} recently posted…Peppermint Christmas Lollipops
WOW! What a great sweet thing to have gotten. And I love these cookies!
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Thanks Dorothy.
Lisa {Sweet 2 Eat Baking} recently posted…Peppermint Christmas Lollipops
I made cookies like this over the weekend Lisa! Love it. Combining cookies and brownies is just pure genius if you ask me.
Christmas is almost here!!! Yay!
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Ooo, I can’t wait to see what you made. And yes, such a fantastic idea.
Thanks Sally.
Lisa {Sweet 2 Eat Baking} recently posted…Peppermint Christmas Lollipops
There’s nothing like a rich chewy chocolate cookie to drive the stress away!
Agreed!
Thanks for stopping by Rachel.
Lisa {Sweet 2 Eat Baking} recently posted…Peppermint Christmas Lollipops
What a fun surprise! I’m glad some cheer was brought to your doorstep:) Your chocolate cookie stack looks AMAZING!
Thanks so much Sue. I was in shock.
Lisa {Sweet 2 Eat Baking} recently posted…Peppermint Christmas Lollipops
These look delicious and I loved your story!
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I’m glad you enjoyed the post, Erin. Thanks for stopping by.
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Don’t you just love that after a terrible day your kids can turn it all around? Your story was very cute and gets me so excited for Christmas. The cookies look and sound incredible. Happy Holidays to you!
Hi Jen, I’m so glad you enjoyed my little story. And yes, no matter what, the smile and unconditional love from my girls can turn even the worst of days into the best.
I hope you and your sweet family have a wonderful Christmas and new year.
Lisa {Sweet 2 Eat Baking} recently posted…Peppermint Christmas Lollipops
Fabulous cookies – lucky Santa! And what a lovely thing for someone to do for you. Merry Christmas.
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