Description
When people talk about fudgy brownie cookies with sea salt flakes, they are describing an innovative hybrid confection designed to replicate the precise interior moistness of an underbaked tray of chocolate bars within the distinct round boundaries of a single-serving hand-held treat. Unlike a standard chocolate drop that relies on a high ratio of flour to create a firm, cake-like structure, this modern creation maximizes the concentration of melted chocolate and sugar relative to a very small amount of starch. This intentional formulation yields an incredibly rich, dense center that practically melts on your tongue.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (170 g) semi-sweet chocolate, chopped
- ¼ cup (56 g) unsalted butter
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- ¾ cup (150 g) granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup (65 g) all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup (25 g) unsweetened cocoa powder
- ½ tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ cup (45 g) chocolate chips or chunks
- 1 tsp flaky sea salt, for topping
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a microwave-safe bowl or double boiler, melt the chopped chocolate and butter together until smooth. Let cool slightly.
- In a large bowl, beat the eggs and sugar for 3–4 minutes until light and slightly thickened.
- Mix in the vanilla extract and melted chocolate mixture until combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
- Fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Stir in the chocolate chips or chunks.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Sprinkle the tops lightly with flaky sea salt.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes, until the cookies are shiny with crackly tops and soft centers.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 115 kcal
Keywords: Fudgy Brownie Cookies, Chocolate Crackle Cookies, Brownie Cookies with Sea Salt