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Easy Brookies (Brownie Cookies) Recipe

Brookies are the ultimate dessert mashup, bringing together the fudgy richness of brownies and the chewy delight of cookies in one irresistible bite. This recipe layers brownie batter with chocolate chip cookie dough, creating a dessert that is crisp on the edges, soft in the center, and packed with chocolatey goodness. Perfect for bake sales, parties, or cozy evenings, brookies deliver the best of both worlds without the need to choose between cookies or brownies.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings 16

Ingredients
  

For the Brownie Layer:

  • ½ cup unsalted butter melted
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ⅓ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • ¼ teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt

For the Cookie Layer:

  • ½ cup unsalted butter softened
  • ½ cup brown sugar packed
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup chocolate chips

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line an 8×8-inch baking pan.
  • For the brownie layer: whisk together melted butter, sugar, eggs, and vanilla. Add cocoa powder, flour, baking powder, and salt, mixing until just combined. Spread evenly in the prepared pan.
  • For the cookie layer: beat softened butter with brown sugar and granulated sugar until creamy. Add egg and vanilla, mixing until smooth. Stir in flour, baking soda, and salt until just combined. Fold in chocolate chips.
  • Drop spoonfuls of cookie dough over the brownie batter and spread gently into an even layer.
  • Bake for 35–40 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with moist crumbs (not wet batter).
  • Cool completely before slicing into squares.

Notes

  • For fudgier brookies, slightly underbake and allow them to finish setting while cooling.
  • Use parchment paper to lift them easily from the pan for neat slices.
  • Add nuts or caramel drizzle for extra texture and flavor.
  • Serve warm with ice cream for a decadent treat.