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when is a brownie not quite a brownie? why, when it’s in the form of a cookie, of course!

brownies in their traditional bar shapes are plentiful and welcome by most everyone, but sometimes a brownie posing as a cookie can be a good thing. think of it this way, no one needs to fight over who gets the corners. these cookies are a bit crispy on the outside and chewy on the inside, and if you really wanted to be decadent, why not drizzle some chocolate glaze over the top of them after they’ve cooled. they are definitely quite fabulous with or without glaze! and perfect with a nice tall glass of milk. yum.

chewy brownie cookies
ingredients:
2/3 cup (2/3 stick) unflavored crisco
1 1/2 cups firmly packed light brown sugar
1 tablespoon water
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 eggs
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/3 cup unsweetened baking cocoa
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips

instructions:
1. preheat oven to 375 degrees. line baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. combine crisco, brown sugar, water and vanilla in large mixing bowl. beat at medium speed until well-blended. beat eggs into creamed mixture.
3. combine flour, cocoa, baking soda and salt. mix into creamed mixture at low speed just until blended.
4. stir in chocolate chips
5. drop by rounded tablespoonfuls approximately 2″ apart on baking sheet.
6. bake at 375 degrees for 7-9 minutes, or until cookies are set. do not overbake cookies will appear soft and moist.
7. remove from oven. cool 2-3 minutes on baking sheet, then remove to wire rack to complete cooling.
8. enjoy!