I am going to Hawaii today!!
This also means I get to see my boyfriend again after 3 months. It’s exciting for me, but not so much for him. You see, the whole reason he is going there is because he’s presenting a math paper that he worked on at this conference so that it will get published.
But for me? Vacation time!!
But the part BEFORE the flying. That is what gets me anxious. Since I don’t travel that often, I get kind of nervous on planes. Maybe it’s because I’ve watched too many horror movies on planes as a child. Or maybe it’s because there always seems to be a really sick person beside me, which will make me sick on my vacation. I’m not sure. In any case, I am bouncing around the place like a shaking chiwawa.
But of course, when I’m anxious, I bake. And baking, in my opinion, is always a good idea.
These cookies were so good. My plan was to take them to the airport to snack on while I’m on my 6 hour flight, but I’m not sure they will last another 3 hours. At least when I get on the flight I will be stuffed with these cookies. I can only hope that will make me less anxious.
I may try to post more recipes during my stay, but I can’t promise anything. Until then, please make these cookies. You will thank me.
If you try this recipe, let me know! Rate it, leave a comment and tag me with #atasteofmadness on Instagram! I always love seeing what you are creating!
Double Chocolate Brownie Cookies
Ingredients
- 2/3 cup shortening
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1 Tbsp water
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup cocoa powder
- 1/4 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 cups chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375˚F.
- In a large bowl, beat together the shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Add in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Mix in the vanilla and water until fully combined.
- In a separate bowl, mix together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Slowly mix in the dry mixture to the wet ingredients until fully incorporated. Fold in the chocolate chips.
- Drop the dough by tablespoonfuls onto ungreased baking sheets.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 7-10 minutes. Let the cookies cool for around 3 minutes on the baking sheet, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
Those look amazing! So chocolaty and rich. 🙂
This looks great! I hope you managed to save one for your travels. Hawaii, dang, that sounds so exciting! Hoping there will be a photo or two from it afterwards, I hope at least that you have the best of times 😀 Fingers crossed for World travellers next to you, aaaaand a smooth flight! All the best Cathleen 🙂 x
Happy holiday to you!
Have fun with your BF!!! And love these double chocolate cookies!
Enjoy your time in Hawaii! I'm completely jealous. That will be fun. These cookies look amazing!!
Hawaii–you lucky duck! These cookies look fabulous. I hope you're having a blast with your boyfriend 🙂
Amy | Club Narwhal
Anything double chocolate I welcome with a smile and big open arms! 😉
Aw, Hawaii? Jealous! And brownie-cookies, these sound and look just amazing! Have a great trip!
These brownie cookies look delicious! I can never get enough chocolate 😀
Oh, Hawaii is always amazing! I love it there and wish I could go more often. Have fun! Congrats to your boyfriend for having a paper published…that is awesome!
What a great treat before your vacation…to Hawaii! Good luck to your b/f on his presentation. You have a great time!
have a great trip!
Such indulgent, chewy and delicious cookies 😀
Cheers
Choc Chip Uru
Hope you did well on the plane ride! These cookies are great for satisfying that chocolate craving!
Oh wow! When brownies and cookies combine, beautiful things happen. Can’t wait to try these!
I hope you do! They are one of my favourites!
We have something in common. My boyfriend lives in Hawaii and it’s been 2 months since I last seen him but he is moving back to the mainland in a couple months so I am super pumped! Since he has a serious sweet tooth I will be making these for him once he lands!
Aaah! That is the sweetest thing I have heard all day. I hope he enjoys them 🙂
I am the same way about flying! I think I’m going to have to take these cookies with me the next time I go to the airport.. A decadent chocolate cookie (or two, or the whole batch…..) should definitely help! 🙂 Hope you had a fantastic trip.
Thanks!! Cookies make everything better 🙂
ohhh. Those look so tasty. Chocolate is the magic word
Haha, I agree. Thanks Erika!
What kind of chocolate works best for this recipe?
Any kind of chocolate works well!
Wow! These cookies look so delicious! Two of my favorite things together, cookies and brownies!! These look moist and rich!! So good!
Right?? Whenever I can’t choose a dessert.. this one is my go-to!
OH my two favorites in one!! Brownie and cookie. I bet these disappeared in an instant. Looks so good.
They did!! I think I should make another batch 😉
Double chocolate? Count me in. Look so chewy and yum.
Thanks! The more chocolate the better 🙂
These cookies look delicious! crunchy on the outside yet chewy and soft on the inside! SO good!
It is my favourite way to make cookies 🙂
A brownie cookie, and double chocolate! So decadent! Nice snack to have on the plane 🙂 .
Thanks! I usually bring a big bag 🙂
Lucky you! I want to go to Hawaii too 🙂
I hope you enjoyed your trip back then. When I saw your brownie cookies, i felt like taking a bite in the same instant! =D
Haha, that is why I always have a bite shot. I can’t help biting into it, even when taking a photo!
I hope you had a great time in Hawaii. Even if you did nothing at all the scenery would be entertainment enough. As far as the cookies go, they sound heavenly. Chocolate is one of my favorites.
Me too!! I can’t get enough 🙂
These look amazing! I hear you about flying. I lived abroad for three years and had to fly a lot and still never got used to it. Have a great trip! 🙂
I am glad I am not the only one 🙂
Oh my goodness, so much yes! I’ll take about a million of these, please. So good!
Haha, they definitely don’t last long.
These look so good! I love brownies and I love cookies so this recipe sounds dreamy to me!
Right?? It is the best of both worlds!
I’m excited for your vacation and your BFs paper. Good for you, baking is the BEST therapy. Not only the end product but the aroma therapy;) These look fantastic!
I agree. Love therapy that has an end result to it 😉
So excited to try these cookies, but I hit a snag. When mixing the dry ingredients, it mentions adding baking soda. However, it doesn’t say how much baking soda you need in the ingredients list. Would you be able to edit and tell us how much baking soda? Thanks!
Oops, sorry!! It is fixed now. Thank you for catching it!
Thanks, these cookies came out great! They were a huge hit!
I am so glad! Thanks Allison!
I will be pinning these double chocolate cookies t make next weekend when the grandkids visit.I really need people around when I bake,if not I end up eating it all…..
Hahha, I am the exact same way! Thanks Kathy!
I get nervous before flying too. And I’m a sucker for a chocolate cookie, so I’m excited to try your recipe. I’ve never made a brownie cookie before. They look so decadent.
Let me know if you give it a go 🙂
You had me at double chocolate. This cookie looks incredible.
You definitely can’t go wrong with double chocolate 😉
This brownie cookies look delicious. It’s so moist and lot of chocolates on the inside. Yummy!
So glad you liked it 🙂
This one is right up my alley! Double chocolate and ooey gooey, sign me up!
Yay!!
Yummy! Chewy, fudgy, chocolatey goodness right here. I can’t wait to make these.
Let me know how they go!