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Salted Brownie Crinkle Cookies Recipe

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  • Author: admin
  • Prep Time: 0h 30m
  • Cook Time: 0h 12m
  • Total Time: 0h 42m
  • Yield: 24 cookies
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Description

Salted Brownie Crinkle Cookies are rich, fudgy chocolate cookies with a delicate cracked surface dusted in powdered sugar and topped with sea salt flakes. These cookies balance sweet and salty flavors while offering a chewy, brownie-like texture that’s perfect for chocolate lovers. Easy to prepare and bake, they make a delightful treat for any occasion.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Wet Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For Coating and Topping

  • 1/4 cup confectioners’ sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt flakes

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven and Prepare Baking Sheets: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent sticking and promote even baking.
  2. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt until well incorporated. Set aside.
  3. Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, beat the unsalted butter and granulated sugar using an electric mixer or by hand until the mixture is light and fluffy, incorporating air for a tender cookie.
  4. Add Eggs and Vanilla: Add the eggs one at a time into the butter-sugar mixture, beating thoroughly after each addition to ensure proper emulsification. Stir in the vanilla extract for flavor.
  5. Incorporate Dry Ingredients: Gradually fold the dry ingredient mixture into the wet ingredients until just combined. The dough will be sticky, so avoid overmixing to keep the texture tender.
  6. Chill Dough: Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate the dough for 30 minutes to firm it up, which helps shape the cookies and prevents excessive spreading during baking.
  7. Shape Cookies: Scoop out tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll each into a ball. Then roll each ball generously in confectioners’ sugar to create the signature crinkle effect.
  8. Arrange on Baking Sheets: Place the coated dough balls on the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart to allow room for spreading as they bake.
  9. Add Sea Salt Flakes: Sprinkle a few sea salt flakes on top of each cookie dough ball to enhance the sweet chocolate flavor with a salty crunch.
  10. Bake Cookies: Bake in the preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes or until the edges are set and the tops develop a cracked, crinkle appearance.
  11. Cool: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for about 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely, ensuring they firm up perfectly.

Notes

  • For extra fudgy cookies, slightly underbake by reducing baking time by 1-2 minutes.
  • If you prefer less salt, reduce the sea salt flakes or omit them altogether.
  • Make sure to chill the dough adequately to prevent the cookies from spreading too thin while baking.
  • Store baked cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days.
  • These cookies can also be frozen before or after baking; thaw completely before serving.

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