Salted Brownie Cookies
Salted Brownie Cookies are the perfect blend of sweet and salty, offering a rich chocolate flavor and a decadent texture, with soft centers and slightly crisp edges.
Ingredients
For the Base
- 1 cup All-Purpose Flour Can use whole wheat flour for a more nutritious option.
- 1 tsp Baking Powder
- 1/8 tsp Salt
- 2 large Eggs (room temperature) Room temperature helps with mixing.
- 1 large Egg Yolk (room temperature) Room temperature helps with mixing.
- 1 cup Granulated Sugar Can try using brown sugar for a richer flavor.
- 1 tbsp Vegetable Oil
- 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
- 6 tbsp Unsalted Butter Use coconut oil or vegan butter for dairy-free.
- 1 cup Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips Plus some for topping cookies.
- 1/4 cup Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
- 1 tsp Espresso Powder (optional) Adds depth of flavor.
To Serve
- to taste Sea Salt Flakes For topping cookies, optional garnish.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350ºF (175ºC) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl.
- In a separate bowl, beat together the eggs, egg yolk, granulated sugar, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract until combined and frothy.
- Melt the semi-sweet chocolate chips and unsalted butter in a saucepan over medium heat, then whisk in the cocoa powder and espresso powder.
Mixing
- Pour the melted chocolate mixture into the wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
- Add the dry ingredients and mix until just combined; the batter will be thinner but scoopable.
Baking
- Scoop the cookie dough onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving space between each scoop.
- Sprinkle sea salt flakes over each cookie and bake for 8–10 minutes until shiny and crackly on top.
- Cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.
Notes
Enjoy warm or at room temperature. Consider pairing with vanilla ice cream for an extra indulgence.