Description
These Salted Brownie Cookies blend the best of brownies and cookies into one indulgent dessert—fudgy centers, crackly tops, and a sprinkle of sea salt make them irresistible.
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 large egg yolk (room temperature)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 cup semi‑sweet chocolate chips (plus extra for topping)
- ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon espresso powder (optional)
- Sea salt flakes (optional garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 °F (175 °C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In mixer, beat eggs, egg yolk, sugar, oil, and vanilla until frothy.
- Melt butter and 1 cup chocolate chips in a saucepan over medium heat. Remove from heat and stir in cocoa powder and espresso powder.
- Pour melted chocolate mixture into wet ingredients and mix just until combined.
- Fold in dry ingredients gently until flour disappears. Batter will be thin but scoopable.
- Scoop 1½ Tbsp portions onto prepared sheets, spacing about 1½ inches apart.
- Sprinkle tops with sea salt flakes. Bake 8–10 minutes, until tops are shiny and crackly.
- Remove from oven, press a few extra chocolate chips on each cookie, and optionally shape with a cutter while warm.
- Cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer to a rack to finish cooling.
Notes
- Use dark cocoa or add chopped nuts for extra texture.
- Chill batter up to 30 minutes for easier scooping, though crackly tops may soften.
- Skip espresso powder for a classic chocolate flavor.
- Shape cookies post-baking using a round cutter for uniformity.
- Microwave for 5–10 seconds to enjoy warm and gooey again.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
