Description
Brookies combine fudgy, rich brownies with chewy chocolate chip cookies for the ultimate dessert bar. Perfect for parties, potlucks, or satisfying your sweet tooth at home, these brookies are customizable, easy to make, and a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
Scale
Brownie Layer
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
Cookie Layer
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup chocolate chips (semi-sweet or milk chocolate)
Instructions
- Prepare the Pan and Preheat
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease and line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy removal.
- Make the Brownie Layer
- In a large bowl, whisk together melted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar.
- Add eggs and vanilla extract, whisking until smooth.
- Sift in cocoa powder, flour, salt, and baking powder. Fold until just combined.
- Pour brownie batter evenly into the prepared pan.
- Make the Cookie Layer
- In another bowl, cream softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
- Gradually add flour, baking soda, and salt. Mix until combined, then fold in chocolate chips.
- Drop spoonfuls of cookie dough over the brownie batter and gently spread it.
- Bake
- Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
- Cool completely in the pan before removing and slicing.
Notes
- Storage:
- Room temperature: Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Refrigerate for up to 1 week for a firmer texture.
- Freeze individual slices for up to 3 months. Thaw at room temperature.
- Reheating: Microwave for 10–15 seconds for a freshly baked texture.
- Tips:
- Slightly underbake for extra fudgy brownies.
- Ensure layers stay distinct by carefully spreading the cookie dough.
- Let brookies cool completely for clean slicing.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
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