Craving the fudgy richness of a brownie but in a convenient, chewy cookie form? Look no further! These Salted Brownie Cookies are the ultimate decadent treat, boasting a crinkly top, intense chocolate flavor, and that irresistible salty-sweet kick that will keep you coming back for more. Get ready to bake pure bliss!
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup (113g) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup (100g) packed light brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup (75g) unsweetened cocoa powder (Dutch-processed recommended)
- 3/4 cup (90g) all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon flaky sea salt, for sprinkling (such as Maldon)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the melted butter, granulated sugar, and light brown sugar until smooth and well combined.
- Add the eggs one at a time, whisking well after each addition until the mixture is glossy and lightened in color, about 1-2 minutes. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the cocoa powder, all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed or by hand until just combined. Be careful not to overmix; overmixing can lead to tough cookies. The dough will be thick and sticky.
- Using a 1.5-inch cookie scoop or two spoons, drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches between cookies.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are set but the centers still look slightly soft and puffed. They will deflate and crinkle as they cool.
- Immediately upon removing from the oven, sprinkle each cookie generously with flaky sea salt.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5-10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
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