Description
Salted Brownie Cookies combine rich chocolate intensity with classic brownie depth and delicate cookie crispness. Chocolate lovers can savor this indulgent treat that blends smooth fudgy centers with delicate sea salt sprinkles for an irresistible gourmet dessert experience.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup (240 ml) all-purpose flour
- 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
- 1 cup (170 g) semi-sweet chocolate chips
- ¼ cup (25 g) unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 large egg yolk (room temperature)
Wet Ingredients:
- 6 tablespoons (85 g) unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) vanilla extract
Leavening and Seasoning Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon espresso powder (optional)
- Sea salt flakes (for topping cookies, optional garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (177 degrees Celsius) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper, ensuring complete surface coverage.
- In a medium mixing bowl, thoroughly whisk together all-purpose flour, baking powder, and kosher salt until uniformly combined, then set the dry ingredient mixture aside.
- Using a stand mixer or electric hand mixer, beat eggs, additional egg yolk, granulated sugar, vegetable oil, and pure vanilla extract at medium-high speed until the mixture becomes light, airy, and slightly frothy.
- Create a double boiler or use a heavy-bottomed saucepan to melt unsalted butter and semisweet chocolate chips, stirring continuously until achieving a smooth, glossy consistency. Remove from heat and incorporate unsweetened cocoa powder and finely ground espresso powder to intensify the chocolate flavor profile.
- Delicately fold the melted chocolate mixture into the egg mixture, ensuring gentle incorporation. Gradually add the reserved dry ingredients, mixing just until a cohesive dough forms without overmixing.
- Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, portion the batter onto prepared baking sheets, spacing each dollop approximately 1½ inches apart to allow proper spreading during baking.
- Sprinkle a pinch of flaky sea salt on top of each unbaked cookie to enhance the rich chocolate flavor and provide a subtle textural contrast.
- Bake the cookies for 8-10 minutes, watching for a characteristic shiny and crackled surface that indicates optimal doneness.
- Optional: Immediately after removing from the oven, garnish with additional chocolate chips for extra indulgence.
- Allow cookies to rest on the baking sheet for 5 minutes to stabilize their structure, then carefully transfer to a wire cooling rack to complete the cooling process before serving.
Notes
- Drizzle melted chocolate for a decadent finish that adds extra richness and visual appeal.
- Sea salt flakes create a stunning contrast, elevating the traditional brownie flavor profile with a sophisticated touch.
- Espresso powder intensifies the deep chocolate notes, bringing complex undertones that make these cookies irresistibly delicious.
- Chilling the dough beforehand helps prevent excessive spreading and ensures a perfect, compact cookie shape.
- Quick mixing technique prevents overmixing, which can lead to tough, dense cookies instead of soft, fudgy textures.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to five days, maintaining their incredible moisture and rich taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 170 kcal
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 100 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: <1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg