Brookies (Chocolate Chip Brownie Cookies) Recipe
Brookies are a delightful dessert that combines the rich, fudgy texture of brownies with the chewy, buttery goodness of chocolate chip cookies. This layered treat offers the best of both worlds in every bite, perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth with a mix of chocolate decadence and classic cookie flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 16 squares 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Brownie Batter
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted (113g)
- 3/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips or roughly chopped chocolate
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar (100g)
- 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar (100g)
- 1/3 cup cocoa powder (35g)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (5ml)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour (65g)
Cookie Dough
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, room temperature (113g)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar (100g)
- 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar (50g)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour (160g)
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Prepare Brownie Batter: In a medium bowl, melt the unsalted butter. Stir in the semisweet chocolate chips until melted and smooth. Add the granulated sugar, brown sugar, cocoa powder, vanilla extract, and salt. Mix well. Beat in the eggs one at a time until fully incorporated. Finally, fold in the all-purpose flour until just combined.
- Make Cookie Dough: In a separate large bowl, cream the room temperature unsalted butter with granulated and brown sugars until fluffy. Add vanilla extract and the egg, mixing well. In another bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, baking powder, and baking soda. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined. Fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips.
- Assemble Brookies: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease or line an 8×8 inch baking pan with parchment paper. Spread the brownie batter evenly into the bottom of the pan. Carefully dollop spoonfuls of cookie dough over the brownie layer and gently spread or swirl it slightly to cover most of the surface.
- Bake: Place the baking pan in the preheated oven. Bake for about 30-35 minutes, or until the top is golden and a toothpick inserted near the center comes out with a few moist crumbs but not wet batter.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the brookies to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before slicing into squares. This helps them set and makes cutting easier. Serve at room temperature and enjoy the delicious blend of brownies and cookies in each bite.
Notes
- Ensure the butter for the cookie dough is at room temperature for easy mixing.
- Do not overmix the brownie batter or cookie dough to maintain tender texture.
- Swirling the cookie dough over the brownie batter creates a marbled effect but avoid fully mixing both layers.
- Use an 8×8 inch pan for best baking results; adjust baking time if using a different size.
- Store brookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.
Keywords: brookies, brownie cookie bars, chocolate dessert, chocolate chip cookie, fudgy brownies