Brownie Cookies

I saw this recipe in the newspaper today and couldn't resist! They are thick and chewy like a brownie, but not as rich and easier to carry - perfect!

Here's my tweaked version:

Brownie Cookies • 1 1/2 cups flour • 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa • 1/4 teaspoon salt • 1/4 teaspoon baking powder • 4 tablespoons butter, softened (half a stick) • 4 tablespoons coconut oil, softened • 3/4 cup sugar • 1 egg • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Instructions Stir together the flour, cocoa, salt, and baking powder.  In a separate bowl, cream butter, coconut oil, and sugar. Add egg and vanilla. Gradually stir in the dry ingredients. Put dough in a container with a lid in the fridge for about an hour. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Roll out the cookie dough on a floured surface. They should be 1/4 to 1/2 inch thick (makes about 20 cookies). Bake for about 10-12 minutes until the edges are set but the centers are still soft. Top with peanut butter or ice cream. Enjoy!

(No coconut oil?  No worries - just substitute another 4 tablespoons of butter.)  

Loved it - but it needed a little something, so I added a dollop of peanut butter. Ice cream would be nice too ;)

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