Valentine Fudgy Brownie Cookies 💖
These Valentine Fudgy Brownie Cookies are a delightful, easy-to-make treat, perfect for chocolate lovers and special occasions. They are naturally gluten-free and bake up fudgy and chewy, making them an irresistible dessert.
Equipment
- Baking Sheets
- Parchment Paper
- Nonstick Cooking Spray
- Large mixing bowl
- Whisk
- Spatula
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups powdered sugar 170g, ensure it's gluten-free if needed
- 0.125 tsp salt
- 0.66 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 54g, regular or Dutch process
- 2 tsp cornstarch 5g
- 2 egg whites large, for a lighter, fudgier texture
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup chocolate chunks or chips 170g, dark chocolate recommended for a healthier twist
- 1 cup Valentine-themed M&Ms or your favorite colored candies about
Instructions
- Get Ready: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper and lightly spray them with nonstick cooking spray – this helps prevent sticking, even with parchment!
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, gently whisk together the powdered sugar, salt, unsweetened cocoa powder, and cornstarch until well combined.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Pour in the egg whites and vanilla extract. Stir steadily until a thick, rich dough forms. Don't worry if it looks like there isn't enough liquid at first; just keep stirring carefully, and it will come together beautifully. This thick batter is key to super fudgy cookies!
- Fold in Chocolate: Carefully fold in the chocolate chunks or chips until they are evenly distributed throughout the dough.
- Form & Decorate: Scoop about two tablespoons of dough for each cookie, shaping them into balls. Place them a few inches apart on your prepared baking sheets. Gently press 5 to 7 Valentine-themed M&Ms (or other candies) onto the top of each cookie.
- Bake to Perfection: Bake for 11 to 13 minutes, or until the cookies have mostly lost their glossy sheen and the edges are set. A slight gloss in the very center is perfectly fine and means extra fudginess! Avoid overbaking to keep them soft and chewy.
- Cool & Enjoy: Let the cookies cool completely on the baking sheets before carefully removing them with a spatula. This step is important as they firm up as they cool. Store any leftover cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days.
Notes
Store any leftover cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days.
Nutrition Information (per cookie):
Calories: 244 kcal
Total Carbs: 40g
Net Carbs: 37g
Fats: 9g
Protein: 5g
Calories: 244 kcal
Total Carbs: 40g
Net Carbs: 37g
Fats: 9g
Protein: 5g
