Description
Indulgent chocolate brownie cookies merge two beloved desserts into one irresistible treat. Rich cocoa and fudgy texture create a perfect bite that chocolate enthusiasts will absolutely adore.
Ingredients
Scale
Chocolate and Sugars:
- 8 ounces (227 g) dark chocolate (60% cocoa), chopped
- 1/2 cup (100 g) white granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup + 2 tablespoons (83 g) packed light brown sugar
Wet Ingredients:
- 6 tablespoons (84 g) unsalted butter
- 2 large eggs, at room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup (63 g) all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled
- 1/4 cup (20 g) cocoa powder (Dutch process)
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Topping:
- Flaky sea salt, for sprinkling
Instructions
- Prepare the oven environment by heating to 350°F (175°C) and lining baking sheets with parchment paper for optimal cookie performance.
- Create a luxurious chocolate base by gently melting butter and dark chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl, stirring periodically until achieving a silky smooth consistency. Allow mixture to cool slightly.
- Craft the dry foundation by whisking flour, cocoa powder, salt, and baking powder in a separate bowl, ensuring even distribution of ingredients.
- Transform sugar and eggs into a voluminous mixture using an electric mixer, whipping on high speed for approximately 7 minutes to develop a glossy, aerated texture that will create signature crinkly tops.
- Marry the chocolate and egg mixtures by carefully incorporating the cooled chocolate into the whipped base, then delicately fold in dry ingredients until just integrated. Expect a soft, yielding dough.
- Efficiently portion the dough using a cookie scoop, placing uniform rounds approximately 1 1/2 inches apart on prepared sheets. Swift handling preserves the signature shiny surface.
- Bake for 11-12 minutes, monitoring until tops develop distinctive crackled patterns. For precision, consider reshaping cookies with a circular cutter while still warm.
- Allow cookies to rest on baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack. Enhance flavor profile by sprinkling flaky sea salt over warm cookies for a gourmet touch.
Notes
- Achieve shiny, crackly tops by whipping sugar and eggs for a full 7 minutes, which incorporates air and creates that signature glossy brownie cookie texture.
- Work quickly when scooping dough to maintain the delicate surface shine and crackly appearance, ensuring each cookie looks bakery-perfect.
- Use high-quality dark chocolate and pure vanilla extract for deeper, more complex flavor that elevates these cookies from good to absolutely irresistible.
- Sprinkle flaky sea salt while cookies are warm to create a gourmet touch that balances the rich chocolate sweetness with a subtle savory crunch.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 70 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 21 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg