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Salted Brownie Cookies

Fudgy, chewy, and topped with flaky sea salt — these Salted Brownie Cookies taste like brownies in cookie form. An easy, beginner-friendly recipe that bakes in minutes and delivers shiny brownie tops every time.
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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 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 2 large eggs
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • Flaky sea salt for topping
  • Optional: 1/2 cup chocolate chips nuts, or caramel bits

Method
 

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

Notes

  • Slight underbake = fudgy texture
  • Whipping eggs/sugar creates the shiny top
  • Resting batter improves structure
  • Use dark chocolate for best flavor