The Best Brownie Chocolate Chip Cookies | Holiday Cookies

The Best Brownie Chocolate Chip Cookies | Holiday Cookies

Brownie Ingredients:
 
1/2 cup (115 grams) unsalted butter, softened
3/4 cup (150 grams) granulated sugar
1/2 cup (60 grams) cocoa powder, sifted
2 large eggs, (100 grams, no shell) at room temperature
1 tsp (4 grams) vanilla extract
1 cup (150 grams) all purpose flour
1/2 tsp (2 grams) salt
1/2 cup (87 grams) mini or regular size semi-sweet chocolate chips
 
Chocolate Chip Cookie Ingredients:
 
1/2 cup (115 grams) butter, softened
1/2 cup (100 grams) light brown sugar
1/4 cup (50 grams) granulated sugar
1 large egg (50 grams, no shell), at room temperature
1 tsp (4 grams) vanilla extract
1 1/2 (225 grams) cups all purpose flour
1/2 tsp (2 grams) baking soda
1/2 tsp (2 grams) salt
1 cup (175 grams) mini or regular size semi-sweet chocolate chips

Instructions for Brownie:

1. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Set it aside.
2. To make the brownie batter, in a large bowl, using an electric hand mixer or stand mixer, combine the butter, granulated sugar. Mix until smooth.
3. Add eggs and vanilla extract. Mix until combine.
4. Add sifted cocoa powder, all purpose flour, baking soda and salt. Mix until just combined.
5. Fold in the chocolate chips. Cover and refrigerate the dough until it firms up slightly, about 30 minutes.

Instructions for Chocolate Chip Cookies:

1. In another large bowl, using an electric hand mixer or stand mixer, combine the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar. Mix until they are light and fluffy.
2. Mix in the egg and vanilla extract. Beat until combine. Add the flour, baking soda and salt, mix until just combined. Fold in the chocolate chips.
3. At this time, preheat the oven to 350ºF (175C).
4. Remove the brownie dough from the fridge. Using a tablespoon or small cookie scooper, scoop the brownie dough and form it into a ball. Scoop the chocolate chip cookie dough form it into a ball. Press the two balls together and flatten slightly to form a cookie.
5. Place about 2-inches apart on the prepared baking sheets. Repeat until all of the dough has been used up. Bake the cookies until they are lightly golden, about 13 to 15 minutes. Allow the cookies to cool slightly before enjoying.