Brookies are a mash up of two classic desserts- fudgy brownies and chewy chocolate chip cookies. You get gooey, chocolatey brownies on the bottom and buttery, golden brown chocolate chip cookies on top for the perfect bite.
I think we can all agree the brownies and chocolate chip cookies are at the top of the desserts food chain. Combine them into one treat and you have got a home run. These brookies are fairly simple to make and are sure to be hit!
If you're looking for more delicious bar recipes check out my Snickerdoodle Cookie Bars, Lemon Brownies, or Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars!
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Why You'll Love This Recipe
- You don't have to choose between a brownie or a cookie, you can have both at the same time! Get another fun dessert mash-up with my Cinnamon Roll Cookies.
- The soft, fudgy brownies and the buttery, chewy cookies create the perfect texture pairing. The coconut and pecan in my Italian Cream Cake create a nice texture pairing as well.
- The chocolate from the brownies and the chocolate chip cookies create the ultimate chocolate lovers dessert. You can also get another double dose of chocolate with these Brownie Bites!
- These bars are a fun but still simple departure from your normal desserts. Just like my Lemon Brownies.
Ingredients
Ingredient Notes
- Cocoa Powder will amp up the flavor and make these double chocolate brownies. It also flavors my favorite Brownie Pie.
- I prefer semi-sweet chocolate, but you can use milk chocolate or dark chocolate, if you prefer. If you're wanting puddles of chocolate chop up a chocolate bar instead of using chocolate chips. If you're wanting more chocolate puddles check out my Sourdough Chocolate Chip Cookies.
- Measuring the all-purpose flour correctly is very important. I suggest weighing your flour out. If you want to use a measuring cup, make sure you spoon the flour into the cup and level it off with a knife. Don’t use the cup to scoop directly from the flour.
See the recipe card below for a full list of ingredients and measurements.
Substitutions and Variations
- Add Oreo to the cookie dough or the brownie batter for added texture and extra chocolate flavor. I also use Oreo cookie in my Oreo and Chocolate Chip Cookies.
- If you want to add extra depth to the bars you can brown the butter for the brownies, the cookie dough or both to make Brown Butter Brookies. Get more of that brown butter flavor in my Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies.
- Swirl peanut butter in to the brownie recipe for some nuttiness and added richness. I use peanut butter to flavor my Almond Flour Peanut Butter Cookies.
- If you want to be eating these brookies as soon as possible with as little effort as possible you can use store bought brownie mix and cookie dough! I use brownie mix in my Brownie Mix Cookies.
This recipe has not been tested with other substitutions or variations. If you replace or add any ingredients, please let us know how it turned out in the comments below!
Step-By-Step Instructions
STEP 1: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees (F). Spray a 9x13 pan with non-stick spray and set aside.
STEP 2: In a large bowl using a hand mixer or in the bowl of a stand mixer cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy. (Photo 1)
STEP 3: Add the egg and vanilla and combine. (Photo 2)
STEP 4: In a medium bowl combine the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Whisk to combine. (Photo 3)
STEP 5: Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined. Be sure not to over mix. (Photo 4)
STEP 6: Mix in the chocolate. Do this until just combined. (Photo 5) If you love cookie dough you should try out my Edible Cookie Dough Recipe.
STEP 7: In a medium bowl combine the melted butter and brown sugar. When fully combined add the eggs and vanilla. Beat until fully combined and light in color. (Photo 6)
STEP 8: In a small bowl combine the flour, cocoa powder, and salt. Whisk to combine and remove any lumps. (Photo 7)
STEP 9: Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients. Mix until just combined. (Photo 8)
STEP 10: Fold the chocolate into the mixture until just combined. (Photo 9)
STEP 11: Pour it into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly. (Photo 10)
STEP 12: Using clean hands, break up the cookie dough over the brownie batter until evenly distributed. (Photo 11)
STEP 13: Bake the bars for 30-35 minutes. Bake for 5 minutes longer if you don't want the bars to be as gooey.
STEP 14: Remove the brookies from the oven and allow them to cool.
Expert Baking Tips
- Add chunks of chocolate on top before baking. This will give you those incredible puddles of chocolate on top of the bars.
- Use an oven thermometer. Most ovens run either hot or cold. Using an oven thermometer ensures that you are baking your bars at the perfect temperature.
- Don’t use cold ingredients. Ensure that all of your cold ingredients are at room temperature before making your bars. The ingredients will combine much easier and you won’t have chunks of cold butter in your cookie dough, which can lead to greasy brookies.
- Weigh your ingredients. One of the most common baking mistakes that I see is measuring incorrectly, especially with flour. The best way to get accurate measurements every time is to weigh them with a kitchen scale.
Recipe FAQ's
Room Temperature: The bars can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
Refrigerator: If stored correctly in an airtight container the bars will last up to 1 week in the fridge.
Freezer: If stored correctly in an airtight container they will last up to 2 months in the freezer.
A brookie is a combination of a brownie and a cookie!
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Recipe
Brookies
Ingredients
For Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough:
- 6 tablespoons (85 grams) unsalted butter softened
- ½ cup (99 grams) granulated sugar
- ½ cup (106 grams) light brown sugar packed
- 1 large (50 grams) egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups (180 grams) all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup (127 grams) chocolate chopped or chocolate chips
For Brownie Batter:
- 12 tablespoons (170 grams) unsalted butter melted
- 1 ¼ cup (266 grams) light brown sugar packed
- 2 large (100 grams) eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- ¾ cup (90 grams) all-purpose flour
- ½ cup (42 grams) cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup (170 grams) chocolate chopped or chocolate chips
Instructions
For Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough:
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees (F). Spray a 9x13 pan with non-stick spray and set aside.
- In a large bowl using a hand mixer cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing fully before adding the next. Add the vanilla and combine.
- In a medium bowl combine the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Whisk to combine.
- Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients. Mix until just combined.
- Mix in the chocolate.
For Brownie Batter:
- In a medium bowl combine the melted butter and brown sugar. When fully combined add the eggs and vanilla. Beat until fully combined and light in color.
- In a small bowl combine the flour, cocoa powder, and salt. Whisk to combine and remove any lumps.
- Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
- Fold the chocolate into the mixture.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly.
- Using clean hands, break up the cookie dough over the brownie batter until evenly distributed.
- Bake the bars for 30-35 minutes. Bake for 5 minutes longer if you don't want the bars to be as gooey.
- Remove the brookies from the oven and allow them to cool.
Notes
- Add chunks of chocolate on top before baking. This will give you those incredible puddles of chocolate on top of the bars.
- Don’t use cold ingredients. Ensure that all of your cold ingredients are at room temperature before making your brookies. The ingredients will combine much easier and you won’t have chunks of cold butter in your cookie dough, which can lead to greasy bars.
- The provided nutrition information is an estimate. The calorie accuracy is not guaranteed.
Erin says
Love your brownie recipe, so wanted to give the brookie a try. I have one question for the cookie part. Is it supposed to say 2 eggs on the ingredient list? The directions state to add 1 at a time, and i know chocolate chip cookie recipes usually for 2 eggs.
Ellie Haley says
No, it is just supposed to say 1! I cut my normal chocolate chip cookie recipe in half for this one and just missed the change in wording. Thank you for pointing it out!