Description
Decadent brownie-like cookies with crisp edges, soft fudgy centers, and deep nutty flavor from rich brown butter.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Flaky sea salt, for topping
Instructions
- 1. In a saucepan over medium heat, melt butter and cook until browned and nutty; remove from heat.
- 2. Immediately stir in chocolate chips until melted and smooth.
- 3. Whisk in granulated sugar and brown sugar, then add egg and vanilla until glossy.
- 4. In a separate bowl, whisk flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
- 5. Fold dry ingredients into wet ingredients until just combined.
- 6. Chill dough for 20 minutes to firm slightly.
- 7. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment.
- 8. Scoop dough into balls and place on baking sheet with space between.
- 9. Bake for 9 to 11 minutes until edges are set but centers are soft.
- 10. Sprinkle with flaky sea salt and cool before serving.
Notes
- Do not overbake for the fudgiest texture.
- Brown butter should be deeply golden but not burnt.
- Cookies will continue to set as they cool.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: brown butter brownie cookies, fudgy cookies, chocolate cookies