Description
Delicious Brookies combine the rich, fudgy texture of brownies with the soft, chewy goodness of chocolate chip cookies in one perfect bar. This recipe layers homemade brownie batter with chocolate chip cookie dough and bakes to golden perfection, creating an irresistible dessert perfect for sharing or as a decadent treat.
Ingredients
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Brownie Layer:
- 3/4 cup Butter (softened)
- 1 cup Sugar
- 1/3 cup Brown Sugar
- 2 large Eggs
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- 1/2 cup Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
- 1 cup All-Purpose Flour
- 1/2 teaspoon Baking Soda
- 1/4 teaspoon Salt
- 1/2 cup Chocolate Chips (optional)
Chocolate Chip Cookie Layer:
- 1/2 cup Butter (softened)
- 3/4 cup Brown Sugar
- 1/4 cup Sugar
- 1 large Egg
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- 1 1/4 cups All-Purpose Flour
- 1/2 teaspoon Baking Soda
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
- 1 cup Chocolate Chips
- Milk chocolate chunks (to sprinkle on top, optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Brownie Batter: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, sugar, and brown sugar for 3 to 4 minutes until the mixture is light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- Mix Brownie Ingredients: Gradually add the unsweetened cocoa powder, flour, baking soda, and salt to the wet ingredients. Stir until just combined, then fold in the chocolate chips if using. Pour the batter evenly into a 9 x 13 inch aluminum pan; avoid using a glass pan to ensure proper cooking.
- Prepare the Cookie Dough: In another large bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and sugar for 3 to 4 minutes. Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing for an additional minute. Stir in the flour, baking soda, and salt until combined, then fold in the chocolate chips.
- Assemble Layers: Drop spoonfuls of the cookie dough evenly over the brownie batter, covering most of the surface.
- Bake the Brookies: Bake in the preheated oven for 28 to 32 minutes or until the edges start to set. During the last 5 minutes, sprinkle milk chocolate chunks on top if desired.
- Cool and Serve: Remove from oven and allow the brookies to cool completely before cutting. For easier slicing, place the pan in the freezer for 20 to 30 minutes prior to cutting into bars.
Notes
- Do not use a glass pan as it will increase baking time and may cause the edges to become too hard while the center remains underbaked.
- Using an aluminum pan ensures more even cooking and a better texture.
- For easier slicing, chilling the baked brookies in the freezer is recommended.
- Optional: Add milk chocolate chunks on top in the last 5 minutes of baking for extra gooey texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 110mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
