Brownie Cookies (Print Version)

Ingredients:

01 - 1 cup unsalted butter, softened.
02 - 1 cup granulated sugar.
03 - 1 cup brown sugar, packed.
04 - 2 large eggs.
05 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
06 - 2 cups all-purpose flour.
07 - 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder.
08 - 1 teaspoon baking soda.
09 - 1/2 teaspoon salt.
10 - 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chunks.
11 - 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional).

Instructions:

01 - Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and packed brown sugar until light and fluffy.
03 - Beat in the eggs one at a time, making sure each is fully incorporated. Stir in the vanilla extract.
04 - In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add this mixture to the creamed butter mixture, stirring until well combined.
05 - Fold in the chocolate chunks and chopped walnuts (if using) until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
06 - Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them evenly.
07 - Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are firm. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes:

01 - These rich, chocolatey brownie cookies are soft with a chewy texture and loaded with chocolate chunks. The optional walnuts add a nice crunch if desired.