Brown Sugar Sea Salt Cookies (Viral TikTok-Style)
Indulge in these viral TikTok-style brown sugar sea salt cookies, the perfect balance of deep molasses sweetness and a sharp, savory finish. These chewy, golden-edged treats feature a soft, buttery center that stays moist for days. By perfectly timing the bake and adding a final flourish of crunchy flaky sea salt, you achieve a sophisticated dessert that transforms pantry staples into a crave-worthy bakery experience at home.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 12
- Total Time: 27
- Yield: 18 cookies
- Category: Deserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 1/4 cups brown sugar, packed firmly
1 large egg, room temperature
2 tsp pure vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour, sifted
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp fine sea salt
1 tbsp flaky sea salt, for garnish
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, cream the softened butter and brown sugar together until light and fluffy.
Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and fine sea salt.
Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined, being careful not to overwork the dough.
Scoop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them two inches apart.
Bake for 10 to 12 minutes until the edges are golden but the centers remain soft.
Remove from the oven and immediately sprinkle the tops with the flaky sea salt while still warm.
Notes
Ensure your butter is truly at room temperature for the best texture. Use the ‘fold’ method for the flour to keep the cookies tender. Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days. For a deeper flavor, you can brown the butter first, just be sure to let it solidify slightly before creaming with the sugar.