Chewy Crinkle Top Brownie Cookies
Chewy Crinkle Top Brownie Cookies
Ingredients
- 8 ounces dark chocolate, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 2 large eggs
- 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon flaky sea salt, plus more for sprinkling
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 350
- 2
In a small, microwave-safe bowl, combine the finely chopped dark chocolate and unsalted butter. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring after each, until completely melted and smooth. Set aside to cool slightly.
⏱️ 3 min
- 3
In a large mixing bowl, crack the large eggs and add the granulated sugar. Using an electric hand mixer, beat the eggs and sugar on medium speed (around '3' if applicable) for 5-7 minutes, until the mixture is pale yellow, thick, and has significantly increased in volume.
⏱️ 7 min
- 4
Gently fold in the flaky sea salt into the whipped egg and sugar mixture.
⏱️ 1 min
- 5
Pour the slightly cooled melted chocolate mixture into the egg mixture. Gently fold with a spatula until just combined, being careful not to deflate the egg mixture.
⏱️ 2 min
- 6
In a separate small bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt to create the dry mix.
⏱️ 2 min
- 7
Add the dry mix to the wet chocolate and egg mixture. Gently fold with a spatula until a thick, dark brown, glossy batter is formed and no dry streaks of flour remain. Do not overmix.
⏱️ 3 min
- 8
Using a 1 1/2 tablespoon cookie scoop, portion the cookie dough onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving about 2 inches between each cookie.
⏱️ 3 min
- 9
Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are set and the tops are crinkled. The centers may still look slightly soft.
⏱️ 12 min•🌡️ 350
- 10
Remove from the oven and immediately sprinkle additional flaky sea salt on top of the warm cookies. Let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
⏱️ 1 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Chewy Crinkle Top Brownie Cookies
- 8 ounces dark chocolate, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 2 large eggs
- 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon flaky sea salt, plus more for sprinkling
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 350 - 2
In a small, microwave-safe bowl, combine the finely chopped dark chocolate and unsalted butter. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring after each, until completely melted and smooth. Set aside to cool slightly.
⏱️ 3 min - 3
In a large mixing bowl, crack the large eggs and add the granulated sugar. Using an electric hand mixer, beat the eggs and sugar on medium speed (around '3' if applicable) for 5-7 minutes, until the mixture is pale yellow, thick, and has significantly increased in volume.
⏱️ 7 min - 4
Gently fold in the flaky sea salt into the whipped egg and sugar mixture.
⏱️ 1 min - 5
Pour the slightly cooled melted chocolate mixture into the egg mixture. Gently fold with a spatula until just combined, being careful not to deflate the egg mixture.
⏱️ 2 min - 6
In a separate small bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt to create the dry mix.
⏱️ 2 min - 7
Add the dry mix to the wet chocolate and egg mixture. Gently fold with a spatula until a thick, dark brown, glossy batter is formed and no dry streaks of flour remain. Do not overmix.
⏱️ 3 min - 8
Using a 1 1/2 tablespoon cookie scoop, portion the cookie dough onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving about 2 inches between each cookie.
⏱️ 3 min - 9
Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are set and the tops are crinkled. The centers may still look slightly soft.
⏱️ 12 min•🌡️ 350 - 10
Remove from the oven and immediately sprinkle additional flaky sea salt on top of the warm cookies. Let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
⏱️ 1 min