Description
These Brookies are the ultimate dessert mashup, combining rich fudgy brownies with soft, chewy chocolate chip cookies. This easy brookies recipe delivers the perfect balance of textures and flavors, making it ideal for parties, gatherings, or satisfying any chocolate craving.
Ingredients
For the brownie layer:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup cocoa powder
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 2 eggs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp baking powder
For the cookie layer:
- 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup chocolate chips
Optional add-ins:
- Chopped walnuts or pecans
- White chocolate chips
- Caramel pieces
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking pan with parchment paper.
- Prepare brownie batter: whisk melted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smooth.
- Add eggs and vanilla extract, mixing well.
- Stir in flour, cocoa powder, salt, and baking powder until combined.
- Spread brownie batter evenly into the prepared pan.
- Prepare cookie dough: cream softened butter with sugars until light and fluffy.
- Mix in egg and vanilla extract.
- Add flour, baking soda, and salt; mix until a soft dough forms.
- Fold in chocolate chips.
- Drop spoonfuls of cookie dough over brownie layer.
- Bake for 30–35 minutes until golden on top and a toothpick shows moist crumbs.
- Cool completely before slicing into squares.
Notes
Do not overbake to keep the brownie layer fudgy.Cooling fully helps achieve clean slices.Add flaky sea salt on top for a sweet-salty flavor.You can use boxed brownie mix or pre-made cookie dough for a shortcut.
