Brookies (Brownie Cookies) for Quick Sweet Baking
Brookies are decadent treats that combine fudgy brownies and soft cookies in one irresistible dessert. Each bite offers a chewy, gooey texture with rich chocolate flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 16 brookie squares 1x
Ingredients
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Brownie Layer:
1/2 cup unsalted butter
1 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Cookie Layer:
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup chocolate chunks or chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×9-inch pan with parchment paper.
- Make the brownie layer: melt butter, mix in sugar, eggs, vanilla, cocoa, flour, salt, and chocolate chips. Spread in pan.
- Make the cookie layer: cream butter and sugars, add egg and vanilla, mix in flour, baking soda, salt, and chocolate chunks. Spread over brownie layer.
- Bake 25–30 minutes until cookie layer is golden and set.
- Cool completely, lift from pan, and cut into squares.
Notes
Allow to cool completely for easier slicing. Optional: add nuts or caramel bits for variety.