Description
Learn how to make the perfect brookie recipe with this easy and delicious recipe combining brownies and cookies into one irresistible treat.
Ingredients
- Butter: Creates richness while helping create that fudgy texture
- Sugar: Adds sweetness and structure.
- Cocoa Powder: Use high-quality unsweetened cocoa powder for a deep chocolate flavor.
- Eggs: Essential in producing moist and dense brownies.
- Flour: To prevent too soft of a brownie layer from being produced.
- Vanilla Extract: Boosts all the chocolatey goodness.Butter: Softened butter guarantees a smooth, creamy cookie dough.
- Brown Sugar: lends the cookies an irresistibly chewy texture while providing subtle molasses flavor.
- Granulated Sugar: Balances sweetness and helps with that crispy edge.
- Eggs: Bind the dough and add richness.
- Flour: All-purpose works best for structure.
- Baking Soda: Gives the cookie layer a slight lift.
- Chocolate Chips: The star of the show. Go for semisweet or dark chocolate for the best balance of flavors.
Instructions
First, preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Then, grease an 8×8-inch baking pan or, alternatively, line it with parchment paper to guarantee easy removal of your baked goods later. Parchment is great for lifting the brookies out once they’re baked—no sticking, no mess.
Start by melting the butter in a microwave-safe bowl or, if you prefer, a saucepan on the stove. Either method works, depending on what’s most convenient for you.
Next, whisk in the sugar and cocoa powder until smooth and glossy.
Then, add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract to boost the flavor.
After that, gradually fold in the flour and salt. Be careful not to overmix! This is the secret to tender, fudgy brownies.
Finally, pour the brownie batter into your prepared pan, spreading it evenly with a spatula for an even bake.
Whisk the softened butter together with brown and granulated sugar until fluffy–this usually takes 2-3 minutes. Next, mix in an egg and vanilla extract; continue beating until well mixed.
Whisking the dry ingredients – flour, baking soda and salt in separate bowl allows them to gradually be added into the wet ingredients. Mix in chocolate chips if desired.
Using a spoon, drop dollops of cookie dough over the brownie batter. Of course, it doesn’t have to be perfect—after all, part of the charm is the marbled look that forms as they bake. In fact, the imperfections only add to its rustic appeal. In fact, the imperfections add a rustic, homemade feel. If needed, gently press the dough to even it out, but don’t worry about making it too smooth. The beauty of a brookie lies in its delightful, slightly messy layers.
Bake the brookies for 30-35 minutes, until their cookie layer has turned golden brown and an inserted toothpick has come out with just a few moist crumbs attached. (Not completely clean—remember, fudgy is the goal here!)
Let the brookies cool in the pan for at least 20 minutes. This step is tough because the smell is unreal, but it’s worth the wait. Use parchment paper to lift out and slice into squares brookies made with chocolate fudge ice cream.
Notes
- The brookie layers should be baked until a toothpick inserted comes out with a few moist crumbs.
- Let the brookies cool completely before cutting them into squares for clean edges.
- You can customize by adding nuts or more chocolate chips to either layer.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (1/12th to 1/16th of the pan)
- Calories: 280 (approximate)
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: brookies, brownies, cookies, chocolate chip cookies, dessert, baked goods, fudgy brownies, chocolate chips, dessert bars