Description
These Salted Dark Chocolate Brookies are the ultimate dessert mashup, featuring a shiny, crackly brownie top and a deep, fudgy center. With a touch of sea salt to balance the rich dark cocoa, these are incredibly decadent and much better than any box mix you can find.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (170g) dark chocolate (70% cocoa), chopped
- 1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter
- 3/4 cup granulated white sugar
- 1/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon fine salt
- 1 tablespoon flaky sea salt for garnish
Instructions
- Melt the Chocolate and Butter: Combine dark chocolate and butter in a heat-safe bowl. Melt in 30-second bursts in the microwave, stirring until smooth and glossy. Set aside to cool slightly.
- Beat the Eggs and Sugars: In a separate large bowl, whisk white sugar, brown sugar, and eggs vigorously for 3-5 minutes until the mixture is pale and fluffy. This step creates the crinkle top.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: Gently stir the melted chocolate mixture and vanilla extract into the egg mixture until well combined.
- Sift and Fold: Sift the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and fine salt into the wet ingredients. Fold gently with a spatula just until no flour streaks remain.
- Scoop and Salt: Scoop rounded tablespoons of dough onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, spacing them 2 inches apart. Sprinkle each with a pinch of flaky sea salt.
- Bake and Cool: Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 10-12 minutes until the edges are set but centers remain soft. Let cool on the pan to firm up.
Notes
Whisking the eggs and sugar thoroughly is the secret to getting that signature shiny, crackly brownie crust. For the best flavor, use high-quality chocolate rather than standard baking chips. If you prefer an extra-fudgy texture, store these in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 165
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g