Description
This brookie recipe combines rich, fudgy brownies with soft, chewy chocolate chip cookies in one irresistible dessert! Easy to make from scratch, these brookie bars are perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Brownie Layer:
- ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Cookie Layer:
- ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup brown sugar, packed
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- Prepare the brownie layer: In a bowl, whisk melted butter, sugars, eggs, and vanilla until smooth. Stir in cocoa powder, flour, salt, and baking powder until just combined. Fold in chocolate chips and pour batter into the prepared pan.
- Prepare the cookie layer: In a separate bowl, beat softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until creamy. Add the egg and vanilla and mix well. Stir in flour, baking soda, and salt until just combined. Fold in chocolate chips.
- Assemble: Drop spoonfuls of cookie dough over the brownie batter and gently spread without fully mixing.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
- Cool completely before slicing into squares and serving. Enjoy!
Notes
- For extra gooey brookies, slightly underbake and let them set as they cool.
- Customize it! Try adding nuts, caramel drizzle, or a sprinkle of sea salt for extra flavor.
- Storage: Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days, or freeze for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 mi n
- Cook Time: 30 min
- Category: breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brookie bar
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: brookie recipe