Brookies (Chocolate Chip Cookie + Brownie Bars) Recipe
Delight in the best of both worlds with these Brookies, a decadent treat that combines rich, fudgy brownies with soft, chewy chocolate chip cookie bars. Perfectly layered and bursting with chocolate chips, these bars are a crowd-pleaser for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 28 minutes
- Total Time: 43 minutes
- Yield: 12 to 16 bars 1x
- Category: Dessert, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Brownie Layer
- ¾ cup salted butter, melted
- 1½ cups granulated sugar
- 3 extra large eggs
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- ⅔ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ tsp sea salt
- ½ tsp baking powder
Cookie Layer
- ¾ cup salted butter, room temperature
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup dark brown sugar
- 1 extra large egg
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp sea salt
- 1¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup milk chocolate chips (or 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips if preferred)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Prepare a 9×13 inch pan by spraying with non-stick cooking spray or lining with parchment paper for easy removal.
- Make Brownie Layer Batter: In a large bowl, stir together the granulated sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract into the melted butter. Then add the cocoa powder, all-purpose flour, sea salt, and baking powder; stir by hand just until combined to avoid over mixing.
- Pour Brownie Batter: Evenly spread the brownie batter across the bottom of the prepared 9×13 pan to create the brownie layer.
- Prepare Cookie Dough: Using a hand mixer, beat the room temperature butter with granulated sugar, dark brown sugar, and vanilla extract until creamy. Add the egg and mix until fully incorporated.
- Add Dry Ingredients to Cookie Dough: Stir in baking powder, sea salt, and all-purpose flour by hand without over mixing to keep the dough light and tender.
- Fold in Chocolate Chips: Gently fold in the semi-sweet and milk chocolate chips into the cookie dough for a melty, chocolaty texture.
- Top Brownie Layer with Cookie Dough: Drop spoonfuls of the cookie dough over the brownie batter, spreading as evenly as possible; the cookie dough will not cover the whole surface completely.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 25 to 28 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean and the cookie dough on top is golden brown.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the Brookies to cool completely in the pan before cutting into bars. Enjoy these indulgent layered treats!
Notes
- Ensure not to over mix the brownie and cookie batters; this helps maintain a tender texture.
- For easier removal, line the baking pan with parchment paper instead of greasing.
- You can customize the chocolate chip mixture in the cookie layer according to preference, such as using only semi-sweet or a mix with dark chocolate.
- Store Brookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days for best freshness.
- The flavors develop beautifully once cooled completely, so patience is key!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (assuming 16 bars per recipe)
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 28 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
Keywords: brookies, brownie cookie bars, chocolate chip cookies, brownies, layered desserts, chocolate dessert
