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Best Christmas Brownie Cookies Recipe


  • Total Time: 27 minutes
  • Yield: 1820 cookies 1x

Description

These Christmas Brownie Cookies combine rich fudgy brownie flavor with the festive charm of holiday cookies—easy, quick, and irresistibly chocolatey.


Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (226g) unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 1/4 cups (250g) granulated sugar
  • 2/3 cup (132g) brown sugar
  • 1 cup (170g) semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1 cup (100g) unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup (120g) all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup (60g) chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Whisk melted butter with granulated and brown sugar until smooth and creamy.
  3. Add vanilla and eggs one at a time, mixing until fully incorporated.
  4. In a separate bowl sift flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
  5. Fold dry ingredients into wet ingredients until just combined.
  6. Stir in chocolate chips and nuts or M&Ms if using.
  7. Scoop dough onto baking sheet, spacing 2 inches apart. Roll in powdered sugar for a crinkle top if desired.
  8. Bake 10–12 minutes until edges are set and centers slightly soft.
  9. Cool 5 minutes on the sheet, then transfer to a wire rack.
  10. Drizzle with melted chocolate and top with festive sprinkles once cooled.

Notes

For extra fudgy cookies, avoid overbaking and allow cookies to finish setting on the baking sheet.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cookie
  • Calories: 185
  • Sugar: 16g
  • Sodium: 55mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 6g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 23g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Cholesterol: 35mg

Keywords: Christmas Brownie Cookies, holiday cookies, brownie cookies, Christmas dessert