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    Urban Bliss Life » All Recipes » Cookie Recipes » Chewy Chocolate Fudge Cookies

    Published: August 13, 2018 / Updated: October 25, 2021 by Marlynn Jayme Schotland · This post may contain affiliate links.

    Chewy Chocolate Fudge Cookies

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    Chewy Chocolate Fudge Cookies
    Chewy Chocolate Fudge Cookies

    Looking for THE perfect chocolate cookie? These Chewy Chocolate Fudge Cookies are chewy, fudgy, with a beautiful crackle top and optional sea salt. So good!

    stack of Chewy Chocolate Fudge Cookies AKA Brownie Crinkle Cookies

    We're huge fans of chocolate in my house, every single one of us. We also all ADORE cookies.

    Chewy Chocolate Fudge Cookies are so buttery soft with a fudge-like center. The tops have a beautiful crinkle, crackle that makes them so pretty. You can sprinkle a little flaked sea salt on the top as an option for a nice sweet/salty combo.

    These cookies are easily one of my family's favorite cookies. One time, we made these cookies four times in one month!

    I hope that you and your family will love this recipe as much as we do!

    "Oh this is by far the perfect recipe for a brownie cookie. Tried but never failed. Always a hit with my family."

    -Anna, from Pinterest

    Gather your ingredients

    chewy chocolate fudge brownie cookies

    Before you begin, it's best to gather all of your baking ingredients. To make these cookies, you need:

    • dark chocolate
    • unsalted butter
    • granulated sugar
    • brown sugar
    • eggs - be sure to take the eggs out to come to room temperature before you start prepping the other ingredients. Room temperature eggs will mix better with the other ingredients compared to cold eggs straight from the refrigerator.
    • cake flour - using cake flour helps give these cookies that super soft, almost cake-like fluffy texture.
    • cocoa powder
    • baking powder
    • kosher salt
    • optional: sea salt to sprinkle on top

    If you're dairy-free, simply sub out the regular unsalted butter for your favorite dairy-free/vegan butter.

    How to make chocolate fudge cookies

    Chewy Chocolate Fudge Cookies
    • Preheat the oven and prep two rimmed baking sheets. 
    • Melt the chocolate.
    • Whisk the chocolate and butter together. 
    • In a stand mixer, beat together eggs, granulated sugar, and brown sugar for exactly FIVE minutes. Trust me on this (see my baking tips below).
    • While the eggs and sugars are mixing, whisk together the cake flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt in a large mixing bowl.
    • Pour the melted chocolate mixture into the bowl with the egg and sugar mixture and whisk together for about a minute. Then slowly add the dry ingredients mix into the bowl and mix just until all ingredients are incorporated. 
    • Scoop out the dough to form cookies onto the lined baking sheets.
    • If you like sweet and salty desserts, sprinkle a little sea salt on top of each cookie. 
    • Bake at 350 degrees for 11-12 minutes. Once done, allow them to sit in the baking sheet at room temperature for at least 15-20 minutes before eating. The center will be soft and fudgy. 

    Full measurements and detailed instructions are below, in the printable recipe card.

    Cookie baking tips

    Chewy Chocolate Fudge Cookies angles
    • Mixing the egg & sugars together for five minutes is key. I've found this is the best timing to create the right consistency in order to get nice chewy chocolate fudge cookies.
    • The cookies will spread out while baking, so leave about two inches between each cookie.
    • The batter will be wet and gooey -- almost more like a thicker cake batter and a thinner cookie batter.
    • Allowing the cookies to rest for 15-20 minutes on the baking sheet at room temperature after baking is important. They need this time to set, otherwise they may crumble when you try to pick them up.

    How many cookies does this recipe make?

    Chewy Chocolate Fudge Cookies

    These cookies don't last long in our house. They're absolutely the BEST when eaten the day they are made, when that incredible ooey gooey chocolate fudge-like texture is still fresh.

    This recipe makes 10 huge Chewy Chocolate Fudge Cookies. I use my good ol' reliable OXO large cookie scoop to achieve an even amount of dough per cookie.

    You can also make smaller cookies to almost double the amount, if you'd like.

    Recipe FAQs

    stack of Chewy Chocolate Fudge Cookies
    Why do I need to use room temperature eggs when baking?

    Room temperature eggs will mix better with the other ingredients compared to cold eggs straight from the refrigerator.

    How long will these cookies stay fresh?

    It's best to eat these within three days, in order to experience that amazing soft & chewy texture.

    What's the best way to store these cookies?

    Store cookies in a cool, dark spot (pantry is great) in an airtight container for up to one week.

    Can I freeze these brownie cookies?

    Yes! Store in freezer-safe bags or freezer-safe containers for up to two months. Thaw fully at room temperature before enjoying.

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    chewy chocolate fudge cookies in a stack.

    Chewy Chocolate Fudge Cookies

    5 from 45 votes
    Prep Time: 15 mins
    Cook Time: 12 mins
    Resting Time: 15 mins
    Total Time: 42 mins
    Recipe by Marlynn Schotland
    These cookies are huge and immensely satisfying, especially with a glass of milk!
    Servings: 10 cookies
    Calories: 418kcal
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    Ingredients

    • 8 ounces finely chopped dark chocolate
    • 11 tbsp unsalted butter
    • ¾ cup granulated sugar
    • ½ cup light brown sugar
    • 2 large eggs
    • 1 ¼ cup cake flour
    • 3 tbsp cocoa powder
    • 1 tsp baking powder
    • ¼ tsp kosher salt
    • sea salt for sprinkling (optional)

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 350°F. Line two rimmed baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside. 
    • To melt the chocolate mixture: add chocolate and butter to a large, heatproof bowl and place over a pot of simmering water. The water should just touch the bottom of the bowl; you don't want to submerge the bottom of the bowl in simmering water. 
    • Whisk the chocolate and butter together as it melts. Once melted, turn off the heat and place the bowl on a heatproof surface to cool slightly. 
    • Meanwhile, in a stand mixer with a whisk attachment, or a large bowl using a hand mixer, beat together eggs, granulated sugar, and brown sugar for 5 minutes. I prefer to use a standmixer so I can set a timer and allow the mixer to keep whisking continuously while I move on to the next step.
    • While the eggs and sugars are mixing, grab another large bowl and whisk together the cake flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt until well blended. 
    • Once the sugars and eggs have been mixing for exactly five minutes, pour the melted chocolate mixture into the bowl with the eggs and sugars and mix for about a minute. Then slowly add the combined dry ingredients into the bowl and mix just until all ingredients are incorporated. 
    • Using a medium ice cream scoop, scoop out the dough (it will be wet and gooey) to form cookies onto the lined baking sheets. Be sure to leave about 2 inches of space between each cookie, as the dough will spread during baking.
    • If desired, sprinkle a little sea salt on top of each cookie. 
    • Bake at 350°F for 11-12 minutes, then remove and allow them to sit in the baking sheet for at least 15-20 minutes before eating. The center will be soft and fudgy. 

    Notes

    Dairy-free options: use Enjoy Life Dark Chocolate Chips and Earth Balance vegan butter.
    Storage tips: Cookies are best eaten fresh, the day they are made, but will still retain a slightly chewy center for up to three days. Keep cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week. 
    Tried this recipe?Please leave a star rating and comment! Then snap a pic of your dish and share it on social media. Tag @UrbanBlissLife and #UrbanBlissLife!

    Nutrition

    Calories: 418kcal | Carbohydrates: 49g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 67mg | Sodium: 123mg | Potassium: 231mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 31g | Vitamin A: 442IU | Calcium: 62mg | Iron: 3mg

    Nutrition information is a general estimate. Actual nutrition details may vary depending on the exact foods & brands you use to make this recipe. It does not take into account any substitutions, toppings, or optional ingredients.

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      Comments

      1. Linda k says

        March 20, 2021 at 3:22 pm

        Really delicious

        Reply
        • Marlynn Jayme Schotland says

          April 02, 2021 at 2:32 pm

          Glad you liked it Linda!

      2. Stajah says

        February 13, 2020 at 1:11 pm

        5 stars
        I've made this cookie recipe 3 times now and the cookies are so delicious and perfect. Whatever you do, don't refrigerate the dough; you'll end up with a cakier texture and less shiny tops. I learned that the second time around. Thank you for sharing the recipe.

        Reply
      3. Seema says

        October 25, 2019 at 3:20 am

        5 stars
        Decadent and luscious. My mouth waters when I think about them. :)
        If the recipe had ingredients by weight, I would have given it five stars.

        Reply
      4. Shalibakes says

        October 21, 2019 at 11:07 am

        Yes mine didn’t speead flat enough either so were too thick and ended up cake like and not chewy. Would try again if could work out why. I did the full 5 min mix x

        Reply
        • Stajah says

          February 13, 2020 at 1:09 pm

          Hi Shalibakes,

          Did you refrigerate the cookie dough? I found that when I refrigerate the cookie dough the cookie texture is mo cakey. However, when I don't refrigerate the dough the cookies come out flat and chewy. I usually refrigerate cookie dough because I live in a hot climate however, this dough does not need any chilling.

      5. Julita S says

        July 07, 2019 at 10:59 am

        5 stars
        This recipe worked out really good!

        Reply
      6. Johnna says

        June 15, 2019 at 10:59 am

        5 stars
        These are delicious! Didn’t have chunky chocolate so used semi sweet instead. The recipe is a keeper!

        Reply
      7. Susan says

        June 07, 2019 at 10:58 am

        5 stars
        Yum! When they say blend for 5 minutes they mean it. Follow directions exactly and they taste great

        Reply
      8. Hannah says

        May 28, 2019 at 7:48 pm

        My cookies didn’t spread at all, I’m very confused as to what happened. They still taste delicious and are crispy outside, chewy inside, but they stayed in ball formation.
        Help?

        Reply
      9. Tannis says

        October 28, 2018 at 12:57 pm

        5 stars
        Just made these, and OMG they are AMAZING.
        I added 2Tbls of coffee to inhance the flavour.
        This recipe is a keeper.

        Reply
      10. Matt says

        September 03, 2018 at 1:15 am

        5 stars
        This looks absolutely delicious!
        I’m gonna make it for my mum’s birthday on Saturday.
        Also just wondered what’s you favorite guilty-pleasure snack at the mo?
        Keep up the great work:-)

        Reply
      11. Denay DeGuzman says

        August 15, 2018 at 12:32 am

        5 stars
        Oh my goodness! These beautiful chewy chocolate cookies are calling my name. I look forward to whipping up a batch of this goodness on Friday morning. Thanks so much for the yummy recipe!

        Reply
        • Marlynn | UrbanBlissLife says

          August 31, 2018 at 10:07 pm

          Let me know how they are! :)

      12. Summer says

        August 15, 2018 at 12:25 am

        Looks super delicious! Was just wondering what dessert to bring to my family reunion this weekend. Think I found it! 😁

        Reply
        • Marlynn | UrbanBlissLife says

          August 31, 2018 at 10:06 pm

          Yay! I hope everyone enjoyed! :)

      13. Erin @ Platings and Pairngs says

        August 14, 2018 at 12:19 pm

        5 stars
        These look SO delicious Marlynn! I love that you sprinkled them with sea salt!

        Reply
        • Marlynn | UrbanBlissLife says

          August 31, 2018 at 10:05 pm

          Probably my favorite part! Thank you, Erin! :)

      14. Patricia @ Grab a Plate says

        August 14, 2018 at 11:36 am

        I am a TOTAL chocoholic! I can just imagine biting into one of these beauties! They look like they came straight outta the bakery! Love them!

        Reply
        • Marlynn | UrbanBlissLife says

          August 31, 2018 at 10:04 pm

          Same here! I love my chocolate! Thank you, Patricia! :)

      15. georgie says

        August 14, 2018 at 11:31 am

        5 stars
        OMG Marlynn i neeeeed these in my life right now! they look insanely delicious and decadent!

        Reply
        • Marlynn | UrbanBlissLife says

          August 31, 2018 at 10:04 pm

          Thank you, Georgie! :)

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