Chocolate Chip Cookie Brownies
These Chocolate Chip Cookie Brownies — also known as brookies — combine the best of both worlds: fudgy brownies and gooey chocolate chip cookies. Perfectly soft, chewy, and rich, they make the ultimate crowd-pleasing dessert for any occasion.
Ingredients
For the Brownie Layer
- ½ cup unsalted butter melted
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- ⅓ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ¼ tsp salt
For the Cookie Layer
- ½ cup unsalted butter softened
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¾ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Optional Add-ins
- ¼ cup chopped walnuts or pecans optional
- 2 tbsp caramel or peanut butter swirl
- A pinch of sea salt on top for finishing
Instructions
Preheat the oven:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper and lightly grease it.
Make the brownie layer:
- In a large bowl, whisk together melted butter, sugar, and vanilla. Add eggs one at a time, mixing until smooth. Stir in flour, cocoa powder, and salt just until combined. Spread evenly in the prepared pan.
Prepare the cookie dough:
- In another bowl, cream the softened butter with brown and white sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg and vanilla. Add flour, baking soda, and salt, then fold in the chocolate chips.
Assemble the brookies:
- Drop spoonfuls of cookie dough over the brownie layer and gently spread it out. Don’t worry if some brownie batter shows through — it’ll bake beautifully.
Bake:
- Bake for 30–35 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
Cool and serve:
- Let the brookies cool in the pan for at least 30 minutes before slicing. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- For a gooey center, slightly underbake the brownies — they’ll set as they cool.
- Chill before slicing for clean, even squares.
- Sprinkle sea salt on top for a gourmet touch.
- Reheat individual slices for 10 seconds in the microwave for that just-baked feel.
Nutrition
Calories: 310kcalCarbohydrates: 39gProtein: 4gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 65mgSodium: 140mgFiber: 2gSugar: 27g
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