Salted Brownie Cookies
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 some for topping cookies
- 1/4 cup Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
- 1 tsp Espresso Powder
optional
- Sea Salt Flakes)
for topping cookies (optional garnish
Directions
- 1
Adjust the oven rack to the 2nd level mark (just above center) and preheat your oven to 350ºF. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats. Set to the side.
- 2
In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Set to the side.
- 3
Using a hand mixer or stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat the eggs, egg yolk, granulated sugar, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract together on medium-high speed until fully combined and frothy.
- 4
Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, heat the semi-sweet chocolate chips and unsalted butter together over medium heat until fully melted and smooth. Remove from heat and immediately whisk or stir in the unsweetened cocoa powder and espresso powder.
- 5
Carefully pour the melted chocolate mixture into the wet ingredients and mix until the chocolate is just combined.
- 6
Add in the whisked dry ingredients and mix on low speed until just combined. You can also simply fold in the dry ingredients using a spatula. The batter will be on the thinner side, but still scoopable.
- 7
Using a 1 1/2 tablespoon-size cookie scoop or 2 spoons, scoop the cookie dough out and place onto the baking sheets, leaving about 1 1/2 inches of space between them.
- 8
Sprinkle some sea salt flakes over the top of each cookie, then bake for 8-10 minutes at 350ºF or until the tops of the cookies have a shiny, crackly top to them.
- 9
Remove from the oven and top with a few additional chocolate chips (optional). You can also choose to use a round cookie cutter to shape them into perfect round cookies. Do this immediately after they have come out of the oven while they're still soft. Visit my 'how do you make perfectly round cookies?' section of the blog post for all my cookie shaping tips.
- 10
Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for about 5 minutes before transferring them to a cooling rack to cool almost completely—because they are really good still warm! Use a spatula to transfer the cookies because they will be very soft!
- 11
Cookies are best kept in a sealed food container at room temperature for up to 2 days.
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About this Recipe
Imagine the ultimate fudgy brownie, transformed into a perfectly chewy, handheld cookie – that's exactly what you get with these incredible Salted Brownie Cookies. This recipe expertly marries two beloved desserts into one decadent, chocolatey treat, perfect for satisfying any sweet tooth.
The magic of these cookies lies in their signature shiny, crackly outside, reminiscent of a classic brownie, coupled with an intensely fudgy interior. The generous addition of semi-sweet chocolate chips throughout and a final sprinkle of sea salt flakes creates a sophisticated balance, elevating a simple cookie into something truly special and irresistibly addictive.
You can anticipate a deeply rich chocolate experience with every single bite. The texture is a delightful contrast: a slightly crisp exterior giving way to a soft, dense, and supremely fudgy center. The semi-sweet chocolate chips melt into gooey pockets, while the sea salt flakes provide that essential savory counterpoint, enhancing the chocolate's depth and preventing it from being overly sweet. These aren't just cookies; they're a luxurious indulgence designed for the ultimate chocolate lover, promising a deeply satisfying dessert experience.
While perfect as is, you can easily customize these decadent brownie cookies. Consider swapping some semi-sweet chocolate chips for dark chocolate for a bolder flavor, or white chocolate for a sweeter contrast. If you're a coffee enthusiast, the optional espresso powder intensifies the chocolate notes beautifully, making them taste even more rich. For those who enjoy a bit of crunch, you could gently fold in some toasted chopped nuts like pecans or walnuts.
These rich Salted Brownie Cookies are ideal for sharing at parties, as a satisfying after-dinner treat, or simply to elevate a quiet afternoon coffee break. Serve them slightly warm for an extra gooey center, perhaps alongside a scoop of vanilla bean ice cream for a truly indulgent dessert.