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Salted Brownie Cookies

These Salted Brownie Cookies are the perfect mix of fudgy brownies and chewy cookies. Rich chocolate flavor, shiny brownie tops, and a sprinkle of flaky sea salt make them impossible to resist. A simple, beginner-friendly brownie cookie recipe that bakes in minutes!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
10 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 22 cookies
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup dark chocolate chips or chopped dark chocolate
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 large eggs
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • Flaky sea salt for topping
  • Optional add-ins: 1/2 cup chocolate chips nuts, or caramel bits

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F / 175°C and line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Melt chocolate and butter together in a heatproof bowl (microwave in short bursts, stirring until smooth). Let cool slightly.
  3. In another bowl, whisk eggs, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until thick and glossy (about 2–3 minutes).
  4. Stir melted chocolate mixture and vanilla into the egg mixture until smooth.
  5. In a separate bowl, whisk flour, cocoa, baking powder, and salt. Fold gently into the batter.
  6. Let batter rest 10 minutes to thicken.
  7. Scoop heaping tablespoons onto baking sheets, leaving space. Sprinkle lightly with flaky sea salt.
  8. Bake 9–11 minutes, until edges are set but centers look soft and crackly.
  9. Cool 5 minutes on the tray, then transfer to a rack. Enjoy warm and fudgy!

Notes

  • Slightly underbake for extra-fudgy centers.
  • Whipping the eggs and sugar helps create shiny brownie tops.
  • Resting the batter makes it thicker and easier to scoop.
  • Use dark chocolate for the best balance with sea salt.