Description
Delight in the best of both worlds with these Super Easy and Chewy Brookies, a delicious fusion of rich, fudgy brownies and soft, chewy chocolate chip cookies. This recipe combines a smooth chocolate brownie base topped with dollops of classic chocolate chip cookie dough for an irresistible treat that’s perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Brownie Base
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 6 oz semi-sweet chocolate chips (about 1 heaping cup)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2/3 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 tbsp granulated white sugar
- 2 egg yolks (discard egg whites)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp kosher salt
- 1 cup semi-sweet dark chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×13 inch baking dish with two pieces of parchment paper, cutting them to fit the pan snugly to prevent sticking and ensure easy removal.
- Melt Butter and Chocolate: In a large microwave-safe bowl, combine 1/2 cup melted butter and 6 oz semi-sweet chocolate chips. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring between each, until fully melted and smooth—up to 90 seconds total. Allow the mixture to cool for 5 minutes to avoid cooking the eggs in the next step.
- Mix Brownie Wet Ingredients: Add 1 cup granulated sugar, 3 large eggs, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract to the chocolate mixture. Whisk vigorously until the batter becomes frothy and well combined, about 1 minute.
- Add Brownie Dry Ingredients: Sift in 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, 1/4 cup cocoa powder, and 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt. Gently whisk until just combined to form the brownie batter without overmixing.
- Pour Brownie Batter: Transfer the brownie batter into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly with the back of a spoon or spatula. Set aside to prepare the cookie dough layer.
- Melt Butter for Cookie Dough: In a medium microwave-safe bowl, melt 1/2 cup butter. Stir in 2/3 cup packed brown sugar and 2 tablespoons granulated sugar until smooth and well combined.
- Add Egg Yolks and Vanilla: Mix in 2 egg yolks and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until incorporated into the sugar and butter mixture.
- Combine Dry Ingredients for Cookie Dough: Stir in 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour, 1/4 teaspoon baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon baking soda, and 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt. Mix until a dough forms.
- Fold in Chocolate Chips: Add 1 cup semi-sweet dark chocolate chips and mix well to evenly distribute throughout the dough.
- Dollop Cookie Dough: Using a teaspoon, drop small clumps of cookie dough over the brownie batter. The spoonfuls don’t need to be perfectly rounded or shaped; simply scatter them evenly over the surface.
- Bake the Brookies: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake uncovered for 30 to 35 minutes, until the brookies are set and a toothpick inserted comes out with a few moist crumbs.
- Cool Before Serving: Remove from oven and allow to cool in the pan for at least 15 minutes. This resting period helps the brookies to set fully and makes cutting into neat squares easier without crumbling.
Notes
- Ensure the melted chocolate mixture has cooled before adding eggs to prevent scrambling.
- Line the baking dish with parchment paper to help remove brookies easily without sticking.
- Don’t overmix the batter to keep your brookies tender and chewy.
- For gooier brookies, slightly underbake by a couple of minutes and let them finish setting as they cool.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square (approximately 2 x 2 inches)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
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