Description
Salted Brownie Cookies are a delightful fusion of rich, fudgy brownie texture and chewy cookie goodness. These decadent treats boast shiny, crackly tops and a sprinkle of sea salt that beautifully balances sweetness with a hint of savory flavor. Perfect for any occasion, from casual snacking to elegant gatherings, these cookies will satisfy your chocolate cravings in every bite. With simple ingredients and easy preparation steps, baking your own batch of Salted Brownie Cookies is a rewarding experience that yields irresistible results.
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/8 tsp salt
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 large egg yolk (room temperature)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 6 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (plus extra for topping)
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- Sea salt flakes (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350ºF and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt; set aside.
- In a stand mixer or bowl, beat eggs, egg yolk, sugar, oil, and vanilla until frothy.
- Melt chocolate chips and butter in a saucepan over medium heat until smooth; whisk in cocoa and optional espresso powder.
- Combine the melted chocolate mix with the wet ingredients until just blended.
- Fold in dry ingredients until combined; the batter should be thin yet scoopable.
- Scoop dough onto prepared sheets leaving space between each cookie.
- Sprinkle with sea salt before baking for 8–10 minutes until crackly on top.
- Cool on sheets for five minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 194
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 42mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 33mg