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Easy Brookies Recipe

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Easy Brookies combine the best of two classic desserts: rich, fudgy brownies and chewy chocolate chip cookies. This layered treat features a decadent brownie base topped with chunks of soft, chocolate chip cookie dough, baked together for a deliciously indulgent dessert that’s perfect for chocolate lovers and easy to make for any occasion.

Ingredients

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Cookie Dough Layer

  • ¾ cup (170g) unsalted butter, softened
  • ¾ cup (165g) packed light brown sugar
  • ¼ cup + 2 tablespoons (60g) granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 large egg yolk
  • 1 tablespoon (15ml) pure vanilla extract
  • 1 ¾ cups + 2 tablespoons (254g) all-purpose flour
  • ¾ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ + 1/8 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 cup (180g) chocolate chips

Brownie Layer

  • 6 ounces dark chocolate, chopped
  • ¾ cup (170g) unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 ½ cups (285g) granulated sugar
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 large egg yolk
  • 1 tablespoon (15ml) pure vanilla extract
  • ¾ cup (105g) all-purpose flour
  • ¾ cup (84g) cocoa powder, sifted
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ¾ teaspoon baking powder

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch pan and line the bottom and sides with parchment paper to ensure easy removal of the baked brookies.
  2. Make Cookie Dough Layer: In a large bowl, combine the softened butter with the light brown sugar and granulated sugar. Beat on medium speed for 2-3 minutes until well combined and creamy. Add the egg, egg yolk, and vanilla extract, then continue beating until fully incorporated. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, and baking soda. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture on low speed until the dough begins to form. Before the dough thickens completely, fold in the chocolate chips. Set this dough aside.
  3. Make Brownie Layer: Chop the dark chocolate into small pieces and melt in a microwave-safe bowl at 50% power for about 2 minutes, stirring occasionally until smooth. Allow it to cool slightly. In another microwave-safe bowl, melt the butter. Combine the melted butter with granulated sugar and beat until well mixed. Add eggs and egg yolk, beating on high speed for 60 seconds until the batter is fluffy, resembling cake batter. Stir in vanilla extract and the melted chocolate until blended. In a separate bowl, combine flour, sifted cocoa powder, salt, and baking powder, then add this to the wet batter, mixing just until combined.
  4. Assemble Brookies: Pour the brownie batter into the prepared pan, spreading it evenly. Take large pieces of the cookie dough, press them flat with your hands, and press them into the brownie batter. Continue layering all the cookie dough pieces on top of the brownie layer.
  5. Bake: Bake the brookies at 350°F for 35-40 minutes. After 15-20 minutes, cover the top with aluminum foil to prevent over-browning. Test for doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center; the brownie should be slightly fudgy but not wet. Let cool in the pan before cutting into squares and serving.

Notes

  • Allow the butter to soften at room temperature for at least 20 minutes before mixing.
  • Covering with foil halfway through baking helps prevent the top from getting too dark.
  • For fudgier brownies, slightly reduce the baking time and check frequently.
  • Use parchment paper to make lifting the brookies out of the pan easy and clean.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.

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