Description
Rich chocolate fudgy brownie cookies with sea salt blend classic dessert textures into one irresistible treat. Crisp edges, gooey centers, and a sprinkle of sea salt elevate these cookies, making you crave another bite with each delightful crumb.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 7 ounces (200 grams) 60-70% dark chocolate, coarsely chopped
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 3/4 cup (150 grams) light brown sugar
- 1/4 cup (56 grams) unsalted butter
Dry Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup (60 grams) all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup (25 grams) cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare workspace by preheating oven to 350°F and lining two large baking trays with parchment paper or silicone mat.
- Create dry mixture by whisking flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt in a small bowl.
- Melt chocolate and butter together in microwave-safe bowl, stirring every 30 seconds until smooth and fully combined.
- Whip eggs and sugar using mixer until mixture becomes pale, fluffy, and significantly increased in volume, approximately 5 minutes.
- Incorporate melted chocolate and vanilla into egg mixture, whisking until thoroughly blended.
- Gently fold dry ingredients into wet mixture until smooth, noting the batter will appear very liquid.
- Chill batter for 15 minutes, allowing it to thicken and resemble dense brownie consistency.
- Distribute entire batch of batter across prepared baking trays using medium cookie scoop, ensuring even placement for uniform crinkly tops.
- Bake cookies individually for 10-12 minutes, looking for shiny, cracked surfaces and slight doming.
- Allow cookies to rest on baking trays for 15-20 minutes, as they will be extremely delicate, then transfer to wire rack for complete cooling.
- Optional: Sprinkle sea salt on top for enhanced flavor complexity.
Notes
- Chill the batter for precisely 15 minutes to achieve the perfect thick, brownie-like consistency that ensures a fudgy texture and beautiful crinkle tops.
- Use high-quality dark chocolate with at least 70% cocoa content to intensify the rich, deep chocolate flavor and create a more decadent cookie experience.
- Sprinkle flaky sea salt immediately after baking to enhance the chocolate’s complexity and provide a delightful sweet-salty contrast that elevates the entire dessert.
- For gluten-free alternatives, swap all-purpose flour with almond flour or a gluten-free blend, ensuring the same moist and indulgent brownie cookie texture.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 165 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 65 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg