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Salted Brownie Cookies
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Craving the rich, fudgy intensity of brownies but in cookie form? These salted brownie cookies deliver exactly that—deep chocolate flavor with a perfectly crackled, shiny top and soft, gooey center. Each bite combines semi-sweet chocolate chips with cocoa powder and a hint of espresso for extra depth, while flaky sea salt on top provides that irresistible sweet-salty contrast. The technique is surprisingly simple: melt chocolate and butter together, mix with eggs and sugar until frothy, then fold in just enough flour to hold everything together. The result is cookies that stay incredibly soft and fudgy, with edges that crisp just slightly while the centers remain luxuriously tender. That signature brownie crackle develops as they bake, creating a beautiful, glossy surface that looks as impressive as it tastes. Perfect for chocolate lovers who can't decide between cookies and brownies, these treats bring together the best of both worlds. They're ideal for afternoon coffee breaks, dessert platters, or any time you need a serious chocolate fix. Make a double batch—trust us, these disappear fast! - Claude
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Ingredients
1 cup all-purpose flour (120g)
1 tsp baking powder
1/8 tsp salt
2 large eggs, room temperature
1 large egg yolk, room temperature
1 cup granulated sugar (200g)
1 Tbsp vegetable oil (15ml)

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1 tsp vanilla extract (5ml)
6 Tbsp unsalted butter (85g)
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips, plus some for topping cookies (175g)
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (25g)
1 tsp espresso powder, optional
Sea salt flakes, for topping cookies (optional garnish)

Directions
Adjust the oven rack to the 2nd level mark (just above center) and preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C).
Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
Set to the side.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.
Set aside.
Using a hand mixer or stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat the eggs, egg yolk, granulated sugar, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract together on medium-high speed until fully combined and frothy.
Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, heat the semi-sweet chocolate chips and unsalted butter together over medium heat until fully melted and smooth.
Remove from heat and immediately whisk or stir in the unsweetened cocoa powder and espresso powder.
Carefully pour the melted chocolate mixture into the wet ingredients and mix until the chocolate is just combined.
Add in the whisked dry ingredients and mix on low speed until just combined.
Fold in the dry ingredients using a spatula.
The batter will be thin.
Using a 1 1/2 tablespoon-size cookie scoop or 2 spoons, scoop the cookie dough out and place onto the baking sheets, leaving about 1 1/2 inches of space between them.
Sprinkle some sea salt flakes over the top of each cookie, then bake for 8-10 minutes at 350°F (180°C) or until the tops of the cookies have a shiny, crackly top to them.
Remove from the oven and top with a few additional chocolate chips (optional).
You can also choose to use a round cookie cutter to shape them into perfect round cookies.
Do this immediately after they have come out of the oven while they are still soft.
Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for about 5 minutes before transferring them to a cooling rack to cool.
Well, let them cool down enough to eat them warm!
Use a spatula to transfer the cookies because they will be very soft!
Servings\Yield
Makes 2 dozen cookies
Nutrition Facts
Nutrition Per Serving (1 cookie) - Calories: 115; Total Fat: 5g (Saturated Fat: 3g); Cholesterol: 30mg; Sodium: 45mg; Total Carbohydrates: 17g (Dietary Fiber: 1g, Sugars: 12g); Protein: 2g; Calories from Fat: 45 (39%)
*Nutrition information is provided as a general estimate only. Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients, and is based on available nutrient data. Variations may occur based on ingredient brands and preparation methods.
💬 Uncle Dave says...
Cookies are best kept in a sealed food container at room temperature for up to 2 days. From Beyond the Butter
🧑‍🍳 The Cook:  Dave Ferguson 🔑 Keywords: chocolate, cookies, brownies, dessert, sea salt
🗂️ Categories: 🍪 Cookies & Bars, 🍨 Desserts, 🍭 Sweet Stuff
📚 Collections: Uncle Dave's Cookbook, The TFR Cookbook
Salted Brownie Cookies was added on November 21, 2025 and last updated on November 21, 2025.
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