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Salted Brownie Cookies

If you’re looking for the ultimate chocolate dessert, these Salted Brownie Cookies deliver rich brownie flavor with the convenience of a cookie. They’re perfect for an easy dessert, holiday baking, chocolate lovers, and homemade treats. Featuring fudgy centers, shiny crackled tops, melted chocolate chips, and a sprinkle of flaky sea salt, this easy recipe is guaranteed to impress family and friends.

  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 18 cookies 1x

Ingredients

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  • 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)
  • Flaky sea salt, for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
  3. Melt the butter and chocolate chips until smooth, then stir in the cocoa powder and espresso powder.
  4. Beat the eggs, egg yolk, and sugar until thick and pale.
  5. Mix in the vegetable oil and vanilla extract.
  6. Stir the melted chocolate mixture into the egg mixture.
  7. Fold in the dry ingredients until just combined.
  8. Scoop the batter onto prepared baking sheets and top with extra chocolate chips.
  9. Bake for 9–11 minutes until the tops are crackled and the centers remain soft.
  10. Sprinkle with flaky sea salt immediately after baking if desired.
  11. Cool on the baking sheet for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Notes

  • Use room-temperature eggs for the best crackly tops.
  • Slightly underbake the cookies for an ultra-fudgy texture.
  • Sprinkle flaky sea salt while the cookies are still warm for maximum flavor.
  • Author: Emmy Carter
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 18 cookies
  • Calories: 175 calories per cookie

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