Salted Brownie Cookies-Decadent Chocolate Heaven

Craving the best of both worlds? These Salted Brownie Cookies deliver the rich, fudgy chew of a brownie in a convenient cookie form. Each bite is a symphony of intense chocolate flavor, elevated by a delicate sprinkle of flaky sea salt that creates an irresistible sweet and savory balance. Prepare for pure, decadent chocolate heaven!

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (preferably Dutch-processed)
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon fine salt (for the dough)
• 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips or chunks
• 1-2 teaspoons flaky sea salt, for sprinkling

Instructions

1. In a large bowl, whisk together the melted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smooth and well combined.
2. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract until the mixture is lightened and fluffy.
3. In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and fine salt.
4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
5. Fold in the chocolate chips or chunks until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
6. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and chill the dough in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes, or up to 2 hours. This helps prevent the cookies from spreading too much.
7. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
8. Scoop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches between each cookie.
9. Bake for 9-11 minutes, or until the edges are set but the centers still look slightly soft and gooey. Do not overbake!
10. Immediately after removing from the oven, lightly sprinkle each warm cookie with flaky sea salt.
11. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Enjoy!