Cookie edges and a fudgy brownie center.

What’s not to love?

Literally a brownie in cookie form, this simple dessert can satisfy even the strongestsweet toothwithout the wait.

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They’re even faster to bake than a batch of classic brownies.

Better yet, you’ve got the option to freeze the batter for up to a month.

Pro Tip

Don’t skimp on the freezing step.

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It helps prevent the cookies from spreading too much and keeps the centers gooey.

Bake from frozen when ready to serve.

Store baked cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.

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Freeze up to one month.

Why Are My Brownie Cookies Dry?

One minute these cookies are gooey in the center, and the next, they’re dry throughout.

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Watch the baking time closelywhen you pull them out, the cookies should be slightly underdone.

As they cool on the cookie sheet, they’ll continue to set.

Not all hope is lostoverbaked cookies make excellentice cream sandwiches.

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Ingredients

1(18-oz.)

double chocolate brownie mix (such as Ghirardelli)

1/2cup(4 oz.)

salted butter, melted

1large egg

1/2cupbittersweet chocolate baking chunks (about 3 oz.)

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1/2cupchopped toasted walnuts

Directions

Prepare oven and pan:

Preheat oven to 350F.

Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.

Stir in chocolate chunks and walnuts.

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