Brookie Recipe
An oversized bar with a rich, dense brownie bottom layer and topped with a chewy, golden-brown chocolate chip cookie layer. The best both worlds in every bite.
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Ingredients
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Brownie Layer
Cookie Layer
Method
Brownie Layer
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13 inch baking pan.
- 2
Melt Butter and Mix Sugars
In a medium saucepan, melt 1 cup of unsalted butter over low heat. Once melted, remove from heat and stir in 1 cup granulated sugar and 1 cup brown sugar until well combined.
- 3
Add Eggs and Vanilla
Allow the mixture to cool slightly, then add 4 large eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in 2 tsp of vanilla extract.
- 4
Combine Dry Ingredients
In a separate bowl, whisk together 1 cup all-purpose flour, 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, and 0.5 tsp salt.
- 5
Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients
Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined. Stir in 1 cup chocolate chips.
- 6
Bake the Brownie Layer
Pour the brownie batter into the prepared pan and spread it evenly. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out mostly clean from the center.
Cookie Layer
- 7
Prepare Cookie Dough
In a large bowl, cream together 0.5 cup unsalted butter, 0.5 cup granulated sugar, and 0.5 cup brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in 1 large egg and 1 tsp vanilla extract.
- 8
Combine Dry Ingredients
In a separate bowl, whisk together 1.5 cups all-purpose flour, 0.5 tsp baking soda, and 0.25 tsp salt.
- 9
Mix Dough
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined. Fold in 1 cup chocolate chips.
- 10
Assemble the Brookie
Once the brownie layer has finished baking, remove from the oven and let it cool for 10 minutes. Spread the cookie dough evenly over the brownie layer.
- 11
Bake the Brookie
Return the pan to the oven and bake for an additional 25-30 minutes, or until the cookie layer is golden brown and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- 12
Cool and Serve
Allow the brookie to cool completely in the pan before cutting into squares and serving.