Brownie chocolate chip brookies are a delicious hybrid dessert that combines the best of both worlds: a rich, fudgy brownie base and a soft, chewy chocolate chip cookie top.
These brookies are perfect for satisfying any sweet tooth and make an excellent treat for parties, bake sales, or just because.
Let’s make these delightful brookies!
- Prep Time: 30 minutes + 30 minutes cooling time
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour + 30 minutes cooling time
- Yield: 16 brookies 1x
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven (5 minutes):
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×9-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
- Prepare the brownie layer (10 minutes):
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the melted butter and granulated sugar until smooth.
- Add the eggs and vanilla extract, whisking until well combined.
- Sift in the cocoa powder, flour, salt, and baking powder. Stir until just combined and no dry streaks remain.
- Pour the brownie batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it out evenly.
- Prepare the chocolate chip cookie layer (10 minutes):
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in the chocolate chips.
- Assemble the brookies (5 minutes):
- Drop spoonfuls of the chocolate chip cookie dough over the brownie layer in the baking pan. Gently spread the cookie dough out with a spatula or your fingers to cover the brownie batter evenly.
- Bake the brookies (25-30 minutes):
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the cookie layer is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
- If the top starts to brown too quickly, cover it loosely with aluminum foil.
- Cool and serve (30 minutes):
- Allow the brookies to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack. Once cooled, lift them out of the pan using the parchment paper and cut into squares.
Notes
For an extra touch of flavor, you can add a handful of chopped nuts or a swirl of caramel sauce to the brownie layer.
These brookies can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to five days. brownie chocolate chip brookies are a decadent treat that combines the best aspects of brownies and chocolate chip cookies into one delicious dessert.
Enjoy baking and sharing these delightful brookies!
*Please keep in mind that the following nutritional information is based on estimates and can vary depending on the specific brands and ingredients used.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brookie
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 12g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
