Description
Rich chocolate meets classic cookie charm in these salted brownie cookies, delivering intense cocoa depth with a delicate crunch. Chocolate enthusiasts will savor each bite of these indulgent treats that perfectly balance sweet and salty notes.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 8 ounces (226 grams) semi-sweet chocolate, chopped
- 2 large eggs
- ¾ cup (150 grams) granulated sugar
- ¼ cup (56 grams) unsalted butter
Dry Ingredients:
- ¼ cup (32 grams) all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons (12 grams) unsweetened cocoa powder
- ¼ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Flaky sea salt (for topping)
Instructions
- Create a makeshift double boiler or use microwave to gently melt chocolate and butter, stirring until achieving a silky, uniform consistency. Allow mixture to rest and cool slightly.
- Vigorously whip eggs, sugar, and vanilla using an electric mixer until the blend transforms into a pale, voluminous mixture with a ribbon-like texture.
- Carefully incorporate the melted chocolate into the egg mixture, ensuring thorough and even integration.
- Sift together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt in a separate vessel. Delicately fold the dry ingredients into the chocolate base, mixing until a dense, glossy dough emerges.
- Wrap the dough and refrigerate for a minimum of 30 minutes to enhance texture and facilitate handling.
- Heat oven to 350F (175C) and line baking sheets with parchment. Craft uniform dough balls approximately 1.5 tablespoons in size, positioning them with ample spacing to prevent merging.
- Gently flatten each cookie and crown with a delicate sprinkle of flaky sea salt, creating a tantalizing contrast.
- Bake until cookie edges firm up while maintaining a luscious, tender center, approximately 10-12 minutes. Rest cookies briefly on baking sheet before transferring to a cooling rack.
Notes
- Chill the dough thoroughly to prevent spreading and ensure a thick, fudgy texture that mimics classic brownies.
- Use high-quality dark chocolate with at least 60% cocoa content for a rich, intense chocolate flavor that elevates the cookie’s taste.
- Experiment with different salt types like Maldon or Himalayan pink salt to create unique flavor profiles and add gourmet flair to the basic recipe.
- Adjust baking time slightly for softer or crispier edges, depending on personal preference, keeping an eye on the cookies’ consistency during the last few minutes of baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 158
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 55 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 21 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 37 mg