Back in the lockdown days, I spent a lot of time baking at home, filling the house with the most delicious smells. One of the recipes that quickly became a favourite was this brownie crinkle cookie. It’s decadent, rich, soft, and absolutely irresistible. Perfect for the holidays, too! Sprinkle a little crushed candy cane on top, and you’ll be on your merry way.

Yields about 12 cookies

Dry Ingredients

• 2/3 cup Flour

• 2 Tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder

• 1 teaspoon baking powder

• 1/4 teaspoon salt

Chocolate Mixture

• 8 ounces semisweet chocolate

• 1/4 cup unsalted butter, room temperature

Wet Ingredients

• 2 large eggs, room temperature

• 1/2 cup granulated sugar

• 1/2 cup light brown sugar

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

• 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract

Toppings & Mix-Ins

• 2 tablespoons crushed candy canes

• 1/2 teaspoon Flaky sea salt

• 1/2 cup chocolate chips, optional

1. Mix the dry ingredients

In a medium bowl, whisk together:

• Flour

• Cocoa powder

• Baking powder

• Salt

Set aside.

2. Melt chocolate + butter

In a heatproof bowl- Combine semisweet chocolate + butter.

Melt over a double boiler OR microwave in 20–30 second intervals, stirring each time.

Let cool slightly (warm is fine, not hot).

3. Beat the eggs + sugars

In a large bowl, beat together:

• Eggs

• Granulated sugar

• Brown sugar

Beat 2–3 minutes until thickened, pale, and slightly ribbony.

Mix in:

• Vanilla extract

• Peppermint extract

4. Add the melted chocolate

Pour the melted chocolate mixture into the egg mixture and whisk until fully combined.

5. Add dry ingredients

Fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined - don’t overmix

Fold in:

• Chocolate chips (optional)

The dough will be soft and sticky this is normal.

6. Chill

Cover and refrigerate the dough for 30 mins

7. Shape

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).

Line a baking tray with parchment paper

Scoop dough with an ice cream scooper, leave space in between as they will slightly flatten

slightly

8. Bake

Bake 10–12 minutes until the tops are crackly.

Edges should be set but centres soft.

Let cool 5 minutes on the tray before moving.

9. GarnishGarnish baked cookies with flaky sea salt and crushed candy canes

Enjoy :) 

- Lawrence V