Description
A heavenly mash-up of rich, fudgy brownies and soft, chewy cookies, brookies are the ultimate dessert combo. With every bite, you’ll savor the best of both worlds—dense chocolatey richness and buttery cookie bliss. Perfect for any occasion, these brookies are as easy to make as they are irresistible.
Ingredients
For the Brownie Batter:
- 3/4 cup salted butter
- 5 oz. dark chocolate bars, chopped
- 3 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp instant coffee
- 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 large egg
- 1 large egg yolk
- 1 cup + 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1/4 tsp baking powder
For the Cookie Dough:
- 1/2 cup salted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 cup chocolate chips (reserve 1/4 cup for topping)
Instructions
- Prepare the Pan and Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease a 9×13-inch baking pan and line it with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy removal.
- Make the Brownie Batter:
- Melt butter in a saucepan over medium-low heat.
- Add chopped chocolate and whisk until smooth.
- Stir in cocoa powder and instant coffee. Let cool for 5 minutes.
- Mix in sugar, vanilla, egg, and egg yolk.
- Fold in flour and baking powder until just combined. Set aside.
- Make the Cookie Dough:
- Beat softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until fluffy (3 minutes).
- Add egg and vanilla extract, mixing well.
- Whisk flour, baking soda, and salt in a separate bowl.
- Gradually mix dry ingredients into the wet mixture. Stir in chocolate chips.
- Assemble the Brookies:
- Drop alternating spoonfuls of brownie batter and cookie dough into the prepared pan.
- Tap the pan to settle the batter and sprinkle reserved chocolate chips on top.
- Bake:
- Bake for 20 minutes, then cover with foil.
- Bake for another 10-15 minutes or until a toothpick comes out with moist crumbs.
- Cool in the pan for 1 hour before slicing.
- Serve:
- Use the parchment overhang to lift brookies out. Slice into squares or rectangles and enjoy!
Notes
- Don’t overmix the batter or dough.
- Use high-quality chocolate for the best flavor.
- Add a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an indulgent treat!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American