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Best Brookie Recipe

A delightful dessert that combines fudgy brownies and chewy cookies in one bite.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 12 pieces
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

Brownie Layer
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 2 cups brown sugar
  • 4 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup chocolate chips for brownie layer
Cookie Layer
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup chocolate chips for cookie layer
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar for cookie layer
  • 2 large eggs for cookie layer
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract for cookie layer
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour for cookie layer
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder for cookie layer
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt for cookie layer

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Rubber spatula
  • Baking dish (9x13 inch)
  • Parchment paper
  • Measuring cups and spoons

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Line a 9x13 inch baking dish with parchment paper.
  3. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and brown sugar.
  4. Mix in the eggs and vanilla extract until smooth.
  5. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
  6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
  7. Gently fold in 1 cup of chocolate chips into the brownie batter.
  8. In another bowl, cream together the granulated sugar, softened butter, and brown sugar for the cookie layer.
  9. Mix in 2 eggs and 1 teaspoon of vanilla until combined.
  10. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt for the cookie layer.
  11. Gradually add the dry mixture to the cookie mixture, mixing until just combined.
  12. Spread the brownie batter evenly in the prepared pan.
  13. Dollop the cookie dough on top and gently spread it out.
  14. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes.
  15. Let the brookies cool in the pan for about 15 minutes before lifting them out.
  16. Slice into squares and serve.

Notes

For extra decadence, top with a scoop of ice cream when serving!