Meltaway Brownie Cookies – Fudgy Bliss in Every Bite

If you love brownies and cookies equally, these Meltaway Brownie Cookies are your dream come true. Soft, rich, and intensely chocolaty, they melt in your mouth with every bite—yet they’re made with lighter ingredients to keep things balanced. Perfectly portioned and satisfyingly sweet, these cookies are your answer to a guilt-free chocolate fix.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

Brownie Meets Cookie – The best of both worlds: fudgy centers with crackly tops.
Mindfully Made – Lightened-up ingredients, big chocolate payoff.
Quick & Easy – Ready in under 30 minutes.
Perfect for Sharing – Crowd-pleasing and portion-controlled.

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
• 1/4 cup light butter, softened
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 large egg
• 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/3 cup mini semi-sweet chocolate chips (optional)

Instructions

1. Preheat the Oven
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.

2. Cream the Wet Ingredients
In a large bowl, beat together applesauce, light butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth and fluffy. Add the egg and vanilla extract, and mix well.

3. Mix the Dry Ingredients
In a separate bowl, whisk together cocoa powder, flour, baking soda, and salt.

4. Combine & Fold
Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet until just combined. Fold in the mini chocolate chips, if using.

5. Shape the Cookies
Drop tablespoon-sized scoops of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing about 2 inches apart.

6. Bake
Bake for 8–10 minutes, until the edges are set and the centers still look slightly soft. Do not overbake.

7. Cool & Enjoy
Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. They’ll firm up as they cool.

Nutritional Information (Per Cookie, Approximate)

Calories: 90
Carbs: 12g
Fat: 3.5g
Protein: 1g
Fiber: 1g

Tips for Success

• Don’t Overbake: Slightly underdone centers keep them soft and brownie-like.
• Use Unsweetened Applesauce: It adds moisture without extra sugar.
• Mini Chocolate Chips: A little goes a long way—use them for bursts of flavor without overloading.
• Add a Pinch of Espresso Powder (Optional): Enhances the chocolate flavor beautifully.

Why This Recipe Works

These cookies bring everything you want in a brownie—deep chocolate flavor, melt-in-your-mouth texture—wrapped up in a cookie that feels indulgent, but isn’t over the top. They’re quick to make, easy to love, and perfect for when you want just a little something sweet.

Meltaway Brownie Cookies are proof that you can enjoy rich chocolate flavor and soft-baked texture while keeping things light and simple. Whether you’re baking for a group or just treating yourself, these cookies deliver pure comfort and satisfaction—without compromise.