Brookies (Chocolate Chip Brownie Cookies) Recipe
Brookies are a decadent dessert combining the rich, fudgy texture of brownies with the chewy, buttery goodness of cookies. This layered treat features a dense brownie base topped with a soft chocolate chip cookie dough layer, baked to perfection for a delightful combination of flavors and textures in every bite.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 16 squares 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Brownie Layer
- 113 g (1 stick) Butter – melted
- 100 g (½ cup) Granulated sugar
- 50 g (¼ cup) Brown sugar
- 30 g (¼ cup) Unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 Eggs – room temperature
- 1 tsp Vanilla extract
- 70 g (½ cup) All-purpose flour
- ½ tsp Salt
- 100 g (½ cup – 3.5 oz) Semi-sweet or baking chocolate chips
Cookie Layer
- 113 g (1 stick) Butter – melted
- 100 g (½ cup) Granulated sugar
- 50 g (¼ cup) Brown sugar
- 1 Egg – room temperature
- 1 tsp Vanilla extract
- 190 g (1 ½ cups) All-purpose flour
- ½ tsp Baking powder
- ½ tsp Baking soda
- 2 pinches Sea salt
- 100 g (½ cup – 3.5 oz) Semi-sweet or baking chocolate chips
Instructions
- Prepare Brownie Batter: In a mixing bowl, whisk together the melted butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and unsweetened cocoa powder until the mixture becomes smooth and evenly combined.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Incorporate the eggs and vanilla extract into the brownie mixture and mix gently just until combined to maintain a smooth texture.
- Combine Dry Ingredients and Chips: Fold in the all-purpose flour, salt, and chocolate chips carefully using a spatula until the batter is fully mixed without overworking it.
- Pour Brownie Batter: Transfer the brownie batter into a square baking pan lined with parchment paper and smooth the surface evenly with an angled spatula. Set aside to prepare the cookie layer.
- Prepare Cookie Dough: In a separate bowl, beat together the melted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar using an electric mixer for 1 to 2 minutes until the mixture is well blended and creamy.
- Add Egg and Vanilla to Cookie Mixture: Mix in the egg and vanilla extract until smooth and fully incorporated.
- Mix Dry Ingredients for Cookie: Add the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, sea salt, and chocolate chips to the wet ingredients.
- Combine Cookie Dough: Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture using a spatula until a soft cookie dough forms, ensuring not to overmix.
- Layer Cookie Dough Over Brownies: Spoon the prepared cookie dough evenly over the brownie batter in the pan and spread gently with an angled spatula to cover the brownie layer completely.
- Bake Brookies: Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Bake the brookies for 30 to 35 minutes until the top turns golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with moist crumbs but no raw batter.
- Cool and Cut: Allow the brookies to cool completely in the pan before lifting them out onto a cutting board. Use a sharp knife to cut into 16 equal-sized squares for serving.
Notes
- Ensure eggs are at room temperature to create a smoother batter.
- Do not overmix the dough to keep brookies tender and chewy.
- Use parchment paper to easily lift brookies from the pan without breaking.
- Checking with a toothpick is essential to avoid overbaking and drying out the brookies.
- Store brookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.
Keywords: brookies, brownie and cookie hybrid, chocolate chip brookies, dessert bar, baked treats
