This Brookie recipe is a mashup of two of everyone’s favorite desserts. Ooey-gooey chocolate brownies are topped with chewy chocolate chip cookies and baked into delicious brownie cookie bars!
We all love brownies and we all love chocolate chip cookies…so what if I told you there was a dessert that combined the two!
Enter BROOKIES!
What is a brookie?
A brookie is exactly what it sounds like…a mashup of brownies and chocolate chip cookies!
Brookies are made up of a layer of ooey-gooey chocolate brownies topped with a layer of soft and chewy chocolate chip cookies. It’s the perfect blend of two of the best desserts EVER!
Ingredients
Brownie Layer
- All-Purpose Flour – gives the brownie its structure.
- Unsweetened Cocoa Powder – makes the brownie layer ultra chocolate-y.
- Salt – cuts the sweetness and enhances flavor.
- Granulated Sugar – gives the brownies just the right amount of sweetness.
- Eggs – help bind the brownie ingredients together so they can hold their shape.
- Unsalted Butter – adds moisture for that ooey-gooey texture.
- Vanilla Extract – provides flavor depth.
- Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chunks – gets deliciously melty when the brookies bake for an even more gooey texture and chocolate-y flavor.
Chocolate Chip Cookie Layer
- Unsalted Butter – melted to add moisture and make the cookie layer nice and chewy.
- Granulated Sugar and Brown Sugar – both add sweetness while the molasses content in brown sugar gives the cookies more moisture and chewiness.
- Egg – helps bind the cookie layer together.
- Vanilla Extract – adds warm depth of flavor.
- All-Purpose Flour – gives the cookie layer its structure.
- Baking Soda – provides a little lift so the cookie layer isn’t too dense.
- Milk Chocolate Chips – I like to use milk chocolate chips since I used semi sweet chocolate in the brownie layer so it’s sweet but not too rich.
- Maldon Seal Salt – for sprinkling!
How to make
Considering we’re making two different desserts and then combining them into one, this brookie recipe really is so easy to whip up!
Brownie Layer
- In a large bowl, mix together flour, cocoa powder, salt, sugar, eggs, butter, and vanilla until combined.
- Stir in chocolate chunks then pour the batter into a greased baking dish lined with a parchment sling.
Chocolate Chip Cookie Layer
- In a large bowl, beat together butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until well combined.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla then add in flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Stir in chocolate chips then use a small cookie scoop to scoop the dough onto the brownie layer. No need to spread or press it out.
- Bake at 350ºF for 30-40 minutes or until the top is golden brown, the edges are set, but the center is still slightly gooey.
Can you use any cookie dough?
You sure can. Chocolate chip cookie dough is the classic but you can definitely try other types of cookie dough.
Mint chocolate, oatmeal chocolate chip, or peanut butter cookies would all be delicious!
Variations
- Make them Oreo brookies. Put some Oreo cookies between the brownie and cookie layers before baking.
- Add some frosting. Once the brookies are cooled, slather on some homemade frosting for an even sweeter dessert.
- Use other mix-ins. Swap the chocolate chips/chunks for chopped pecans or walnuts, peanut butter chips, M&Ms, etc.
- Try other cookie dough. Mint chocolate, oatmeal chocolate chip, peanut butter, white chocolate cranberry, you name it!
- Add peanut butter. Swirl some peanut butter into the brownie layer before topping it with the cookie dough.
- Add caramel. Swirl some salted caramel into the brownie layer before topping it with the cookie dough.
- Make it minty. Add a few drops of mint extract to the brownie layer for a flavor variation.
How to store
Store leftover brookies in an airtight container at room temperature for 1 week or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
To enjoy again, warm in the microwave!
– Jennifer
Brookie Recipe
This Brookie recipe is a mashup of two of everyone's favorite desserts. Ooey-gooey chocolate brownies are topped with chewy chocolate chip cookies and baked into delicious brownie cookie bars!
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Yield: 24 bars
Equipment for this recipe
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Ingredients
Brownie Layer
- ¾ cups all purpose flour spoon and leveled
- ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder spoon and leveled
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs room temperature
- ½ cup unsalted butter melted
- ½ tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chunks
Chocolate Chip Cookie Layer
- ½ cup unsalted butter melted
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar packed
- 1 large egg room temperature
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups all purpose flour spoon and leveled
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup milk chocolate chips
- Maldon sea salt optional for sprinkling
Recipe Video
Instructions
Brownie Layer
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F and spray a 9x13 inch glass baking pan with cooking spray, then line with a parchment paper sling.
- Into a large bowl, mix together flour, cocoa powder, salt, sugar, eggs, butter, and vanilla until combined.
- Stir in chocolate chunks, then pour batter into prepared pan. Set aside.
Chocolate Chip Cookie Layer
- In a large bowl, beat butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together until combined.
- Beat in egg and vanilla.
- Add in flour, baking soda, and salt, then beat until combined.
- Stir in chocolate chips.
- Use a small cookie scoop to scoop the dough onto the brownie layer - no need to spread or press out.
- Bake in preheated oven for 30-40 minutes (we did 40 minutes). The center will still be a little gooey, but the top should be golden brown and the outside edges should be set - an inserted toothpick will come out mostly clean.
- Optional - sprinkle with Maldon sea salt.
- Cool for 10 minutes, or until the brookies can easily lifted out of the pan with the sling.
- Cool for an additional 10 minutes on a cutting board, then cut and serve.
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STORING
Room Temp:1 Week
Refrigerator:N/A
Freezer:3 Months
Reheat:Microwave to warm or enjoy at room temperature
*Storage times may vary based on temperature and conditions
Nutrition Information
Nutrition Facts
Brookie Recipe
Amount Per Serving (1 brookie)
Calories 271 Calories from Fat 117
% Daily Value*
Fat 13g20%
Saturated Fat 8g50%
Trans Fat 1g
Cholesterol 45mg15%
Sodium 137mg6%
Potassium 87mg2%
Carbohydrates 36g12%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 25g28%
Protein 3g6%
Vitamin A 291IU6%
Vitamin C 1mg1%
Calcium 26mg3%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
*Note: Nutrition information is estimated and varies based on products used.
Keywords: brownies, chocolate chip cookies, easy
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