When I was growing up, Christmas was a big commotion like it is nowadays in Vietnam. We attended church and took pictures with Santa Clause. People did gather in the center of the city to see decorations and magnificent lightshows. However, the Christmas spirits seemed to be missing in homes. Home decorations were absent and there weren’t any traditions such as gingerbread man or even gifts exchange.
When we came to the US, the holiday spirit is everywhere. House are decorated inside out and there are many traditions such as making cookies, exchanging gifts, gatherings with loved ones, and other joyful tradition like toys for tots, everything peppermint, ugly sweaters, etc.
So making cookies and drinking hot cocoa is a serious business during December. And if we get a snow Christmas, that’ll be perfect, right?
Why I love this chocolate chip brownie cookie: these chocolate chip brownie cookies are the best of both worlds. The gooey, moist brownie is accompanied by a soft and delicious chocolate chip. This is definitely a gorgeous addition to your holiday gifting baskets.
Add these cookies to your list to make during the holiday seasons. They’re perfect to give as gifts or cookies exchange.
Take a bite of this deliciousness and slurp of a glass of milk and you’ll be obsessed just like me 
Chocolate Chip Brownie Cookies
Chewy, moist brownie meets soft, perfect chocolate chip. These cookies are soft, fudgy and perfect for cookies exchange and holidays entertaining.
Ingredients
Chocolate chip batter:
- 1 1/2 cup all purpose flour
- 1 stick (8tbs) unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 1 large egg (room temperature)
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 cup semi sweet chocolate chips
Brownie batter:
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 cup all purpose flour
- 1/2 cup semi sweet chocolate chips
- 2 tablespoons unsweet cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/3 cup dark brown sugar
- 1/4 cup white sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 large egg (room temperature)
- 1 large egg yolk (room temperature)
- 1/3 cup semi sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
For the chocolate chip cookie:
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Place butter in a bowl and microwave until butter is soften, about 30 seconds.
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In a bowl of a stand mixer, place sugar, butter and beat until creamy, about 10 seconds. Add in egg, vanilla and beat until well combined, about 20 seconds.
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Add in flour, baking soda, salt and mix on medium speed until combine. Add in chocolate chips. Use your hands to form into a dough.
Place dough in a large bowl, cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 15 minutes while preparing the brownie batter. Wash the mixer bowl to use for brownie batter.
For the brownie:
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In a small saucepan over medium heat, place butter, chocolate chips and cook for about 2 minutes, until the mixture is melted. Remove from heat and stir until smooth. Set aside.
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In a small bowl, mix together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda and salt. Set aside.
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In a bowl of the mixer, place sugar, chocolate mixture, vanilla and whisk until well combined, about 2 minutes. Slowly add in the egg, egg yolk and beat on medium speed. Fold in flour mixture and beat until well combined. Add in chocolate chips.
Chocolate Chip Brownie Cookie together:
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line baking sheets with parchment paper and spray with cooking spray.
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Take the chocolate chip batter out from the fridge. If the batter is stiff, let sit at room temperature for about 3-5 minutes. Scoop about 2 tablespoons of chocolate chip dough on to prepare baking sheet. Use another tablespoon to scoop about a tablespoon of brownie dough right next to the chocolate chip dough. Use your fingers to join them together.
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Bake the cookies for 12 minutes, until the edges and tops are set. The center might look undone, this is ok. Remove from the oven and let cool for 10 minutes before transfering them to cooling rack to cool completely.
Adapted from Baker by Nature
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