Salted Brownie Cookies

🛒 Ingredients (Check Off As You Measure)

• 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs, at room temperature
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt, plus flaky sea salt for topping

🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together the melted butter and sugar until smooth. Add the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla.
3. Sift in the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. Fold with a spatula until just combined—don't overmix.
4. Scoop the dough into 1.5-tablespoon balls and place them 2 inches apart on the prepared sheets. Sprinkle each with flaky sea salt.
5. Bake for 10–12 minutes, until the edges are set and the tops look crackly. Let cool on the sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.