Ask any chocolate lover(hello, that’s me!), and they will rave about their two favorites: brownies and cookies- the essence of pure chocolaty goodness. While these two treats are yummy on their own, if you want to experience the best of both worlds, today’s brookies recipe is the way to go!
So, what makes brookies a combo of such perfection?
It’s the rich, fudgy texture of the brownies and the buttery crispiness of the cookies that seal the deal for me! With both these classic delights in one delicious treat, brookies are the ultimate choice for any dessert lovers. The chocolate chips sprinkled throughout the cookie balls add an extra dose of gooey, melty pockets of rich chocolate bites. With the delicious mix of dark chocolate and cocoa powder in the batter, the brownie part tastes absolutely loaded with chocolaty goodness!
And the best part?
You can serve this dessert straight on a tray, slice it up, and share it with friends and family. This dessert is perfect for those festive occasions where you need a fantabulous dish to stand out!
What Are Brookies?
I like to call brookies a fun mashup of fudgy brownies and chewy chocolate chip cookies. It merges the textures and flavors of two individual desserts into a single delicious treat!
The dessert consists of two main parts: a fudgy brownie base and cookie dough balls. The brownie layer consists of chocolate, cocoa powder, butter, and eggs. Spread across the brownie layer, you will find cookie balls made with flour, butter, sugar, egg, and, of course, chocolate chips! Together, they create a dessert that’s mouthwateringly irresistible.
Customize Your Brookies To Match Your Cravings!
Brookies are incredibly versatile and therefore, you don’t need to stick to the standard recipe every time! Here are some fun ways you can customize your brookies:
Nutty Addition
Crushed nuts like almonds, pecans, pistachios, and walnuts pair wonderfully with the rich, chocolaty taste of the brookies. You can add these nuts to both the cookie dough and brownie to enjoy a delightful crunch in every bite.
Flavor The Dough
The cookie dough is infused with vanilla flavor in this recipe. You can also go for cinnamon, espresso powder, orange zest or a splash of almond extract for flavoring the dough.
Decorate With Drizzles!
Once baked, decorate your brookies with a generous drizzle of chocolate or caramel sauce! You can also use Nutella, berry sauce, maple syrup, or peanut butter sauce as a delicious topping alternative.
Fruity Twist
Dried fruits like cranberries, cherries, raisins, and apricots pair well with the rich, chocolaty layers of brookies. They add a chewy and sweet texture that contrasts beautifully with the fudgy brownies and crispy cookie bits.
Pro Tips For Making This Recipe
- Always use room-temperature butter and eggs for perfect Brookies every time you bake.
- Do not overmix the brownie batter or cookie dough; it will give the brookie a tough and dense texture. Mix until all the ingredients are just combined.
- Always melt the chocolate with the butter if you want to make the brownie fudgy.
- Make sure to use overhanging parchment paper, which will help you to remove them from the pan, and don’t forget to cool the brookies completely.
- You can customize the sweetness of your brookies by changing the ratio slightly.
- Watch your brookies closely, as oven temperatures can vary. It takes 30 minutes to bake my brookies.
- You can serve the cookies after cooling down or slightly warm up the brookie and serve this with a glass of milk or a dollop of vanilla ice cream.
Brookies Recipe
Ingredients
For Cookie Dough
- ½ cup / 100 g Brown Sugar
- ½ cup / 100 g Granulated Sugar
- ½ tsp / 3 g Salt
- ½ cup / 115 g Melted Butter (Unsalted)
- 1 tsp / 5 ml Vanilla Essence
- 1 large-size Egg
- 1 & ¼ cups / 175 g All-Purpose Flour
- ½ tsp / 2 g Baking Soda
- 1 cup / 180 g Chocolate Chips
For Brownie Batter
- ½ cup / 115 g Butter
- 200 grams / 7 oz Semi-Sweet Dark Chocolate
- ½ cup / 100 g Brown Sugar
- ½ cup / 100 g Granulated Sugar
- 3 medium-size Eggs
- ¼ tsp / 2 g Salt
- 1 tsp / 5 ml Vanilla Essence
- ½ cup / 70 g All-Purpose Flour
- ¼ cup / 25 g Cocoa Powder
For Greasing and Topping
- Butter (For Greasing)
- Additional Chocolate Chips (For Sprinkling On Top)
Equipments
- 7" x 7" Inch Baking Pan
Instructions
Add Wet Ingredients For Cookie Dough
- Grab a mixing bowl and add ½ cup of brown sugar to it.
- Measure out ½ cup of granulated sugar and ½ tsp salt, then add them into the mixing bowl.
- Pour ½ cup of melted unsalted butter into the dough mixture.
- Whisk the ingredients together until well combined.
- Add 1 tsp of vanilla essence and crack 1 large egg into the bowl. Whisk again until the mixture is smooth.
Add Dry Ingredients For Cookie Dough
- Place a sieve over the mixing bowl and add 1 and ¼ cups of all-purpose flour to it.
- Sprinkle ½ tsp of baking soda over the flour.
- Sift the dry ingredients into the bowl and whisk to combine the dry and wet ingredients to form a dough.
- Add 1 cup of chocolate chips to the dough and fold them using a spatula.
- Refrigerate the cookie dough for 10-15 minutes.
Melt Butter and Chocolate
- Place a cooking pot on the stove and bring it to a boil.
- Set a small bowl over the pot with the simmering water and add ½ cup of butter and 200 grams of semi-sweet dark chocolate to the bowl.
- Stir the mixture with a spatula until the chocolate and butter are fully melted.
- Remove the bowl from the heat, let it cool, and set the bowl aside for later use.
Prepare The Brownie Batter
- In a separate mixing bowl, mix ½ cup of brown sugar with ½ cup of granulated sugar.
- Crack 3 medium-sized eggs into the bowl. Add the eggs one at a time and whisk after each addition until fully combined.
- Sprinkle in ¼ tsp of salt and 1 tsp of vanilla essence.
- Pour the melted chocolate-butter mixture you prepared earlier into the batter and whisk to mix everything.
- Place a sieve over the mixing bowl and sift 1/2 cup of all-purpose flour and ¼ cup of cocoa powder into it.
- Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined.
Assemble The Brookies
- Place a 9×9-inch baking pan on a flat surface and grease it with butter.
- Line the baking pan with parchment paper and pour the brownie batter into the prepared pan. Spread the batter evenly across the pan using a spatula.
- For the chocolate chip cookie layer, use a cookie scoop to form different-sized balls from the cookie dough and place them on top of the brownie batter.
- Sprinkle additional chocolate chips over the cookie balls for extra flavor.
Bake The Brookies
- Place the baking pan in a preheated oven at 350 degrees Fahrenheit or 175 degrees Celsius for 30 minutes. Insert a toothpick into the center – it should come out with a few moist crumbs.
- Once baked, remove the brookies from the oven and let them cool completely in the pan.
Slice, Serve and Enjoy!
- Use the overhang parchment paper to lift the brookies out of the pan and transfer them to a chopping board.
- Grab a knife to slice the brookies and dip the knife into hot water before each cut.
- Slice the brookies into desired sizes and enjoy your delicious brookies straight from the oven!
Video
Brookie is a perfect fusion of two classic desserts beloved by chocolate lovers. The delicious combination of fudgy brownies and crispy chocolate chip cookies is what makes this dessert such a mouthwatering treat oozing with rich, chocolaty flavor! The cookie dough sitting on top of the brownies gives this dessert a playful, homemade charm that’s hard to resist.
Serve them up and get ready to pop the next batch in the oven as brookies disappear from the table faster than you can grab one for yourself!
Recipe FAQs
Can I Use Store-Bought Cookie Dough For This Recipe?
Homemade cookie dough always beats the other options. However, you can use store-bought dough if you are pressed for time.
How Long Does Brookies Last At Room Temperature?
Brookies stay fresh for up to 4 days if stored in an airtight container at room temperature.
How To Make This Recipe Gluten-Free?
Substitute all-purpose flour for both brownies and cookies with gluten-free versions. Make sure the chocolate chips don’t contain any gluten, either.
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