Brownie Cookie

These are a fudge soft cookie.   You can change the 1 cup chocolate chips to whatever flavor chips you like.

BROWNIE COOKIE

(makes 3 dozen)

Ingredients:

*1 (12 ounce) package semi sweet or bittersweet chocolate chips

*1/2 cup butter, softened

*1 teaspoon instant coffee (optional)

*1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa

*3 large eggs, room temperature 

*1 cup granulated sugar

*1/4 cup light brown sugar

*1 tablespoon vanilla extract

*1/2 teaspoon baking powder

*1/2 teaspoon salt

*1 cup flour

*1 cup pecans, chopped

*1 cup chocolate chips 

Directions:

~In a small saucepan, melt chocolate chips, instant coffee, unsweetened cocoa, and butter over low heat, stirring constantly.

~Remove from heat and set aside.

~In a large mixing bowl,  beat eggs, granulated sugar, brown sugar, vanilla, baking power and salt on high speed for 5-6 minutes.

~Lower speed and mix in melted chocolate mixture.

~Stir in flour until just combined.

~Stir in pecans and chocolate chips (the batter will be thick).

~Cover bowl and refrigerate for 30 minutes.

~Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

~Line baking sheet with parchment paper or spray with cooking spray.

~Scoop cookies onto prepared cookie sheet about 2-inches apart.

~Flatten cookie just a tad.

~Bake for 8 minutes, or until edges are set, but center is still a little wet (do not overtake).

~Leave on cookie sheet for 2 minutes and then place on a cooling rack.