Easy Brookies Recipe: Cookies Mixed With Brownies
on Aug 15, 2023, Updated Nov 30, 2024
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The ultimate dessert: Cookies mixed with brownies! Brookies are fudgy, chewy, and irresistibly scrumptious, bringing out the best of cookies and brownies in a winning mash-up. Whether you’re baking for fun or treating your cravings, brookies are the answer!
Why do people love brookies? Imagine a dessert that’s part fudgy brownie, part chewy cookie, and entirely scrumptious. Brookies are like the dessert version of a fusion dance, where two beloved treats collide to create something even more extraordinary.
This is a great mashup recipe for pleasing both sides of the cookie vs brownie rivalry — everyone’s a winner with brookies! I like to mix it up every once in a while and use a different brownie, cookie flavor, or even just different chocolate chips than usual. It’s a really great recipe for variety, and it’s a crowd pleaser every single time.
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Why You’ll Love This Recipe For Cookies Mixed With Brownies (aka Brookies!)
- Textural Tango: Brookies offer the best of both worlds – the rich, dense texture of brownies and the chewiness of cookies. It’s like a dance party in your mouth!
- Flavor Fusion: The combination of rich cocoa flavors and the sweetness of chocolate chips, creates a cookie-brownie irresistible taste.
- Ultimate Indulgence: Let’s face it – sometimes you just can’t choose between a brownie and a cookie. With brookies, you don’t have to! They’re the ultimate indulgence that satisfies all your dessert cravings in one glorious bite.
🍪 When I’m pressed for time but need a quick and easy dessert for a crowd, brookies are always a good choice!
Recipe Ingredients
Ingredients for Chocolate Chip Dough:
- Butter
- Brown sugar
- Milk
- Vanilla extract
- Egg
- Flour
- Chocolate chips
Ingredients for Brownie Batter:
- Unsweetened chocolate
- Butter
- Sugar
- Eggs
- Vanilla extract
- Flour
Keep scrolling to find a full, printable recipe with a detailed ingredient list.
How to Make Brookies
- First you are going to make the chocolate chip dough. Add all of the ingredients and set aside.
- Now make the brownie batter: Melt chocolate and butter, mix with sugar, eggs, vanilla.Stir in flour, baking powder, salt.
- It’s time to assemble and bake. Pour brownie batter into pan. Then spoon chocolate chip dough on top. Swirl for marbled effect.
- Bake at 350°F for 35-40 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Brookies are a dessert that combines the flavors and textures of brownies and cookies. They consist of a fudgy brownie layer topped with spoonfuls of cookie dough, creating a very yummy blend of two classic treats.
Absolutely! The beauty of brookies lies in their versatility. You can use your favorite cookie dough, whether it’s chocolate chip, peanut butter, oatmeal, or even snickerdoodle. Experiment with different cookie dough flavors to create your own unique brookie experience.
The key to achieving the perfect texture is in the baking time. You want the brownie layer to be cooked through but still slightly fudgy, while the cookie dough on top should be golden brown and chewy. Test the brookies with a toothpick – it should come out with a few moist crumbs for the ideal gooeyness.
Expert Tips
- Just Right: Be cautious not to overbake! The brookies should still be a bit gooey in the middle when you take them out of the oven, as they will continue to cook slightly as they cool. Use the toothpick test to check for doneness — when it comes out clean with maybe a few crumbs attached is when the brookie is done baking.
- Choose Your Own: Get adventurous and try different types of chocolate chips and even different cookie dough flavors. You’re likely to find brand new brookie combinations that is your family’s new fave!
- Storage Smarts: Store these bars at room temperature for a week or more, or in the refrigerator. If storing in the fridge, let them sit at room temperature for 10-15 minutes before serving for the perfect texture. These can also be frozen, well wrapped, for a few months.
- Chocolate Tips: For a glossy chocolate topping that doesn’t crack when cut, add a tablespoon of vegetable oil to your melted chocolate mixture. This keeps the chocolate slightly soft even when chilled.
Family Favorite Brownies & Chocolate Chip Recipes
Sometimes you just feel like making brownies or cookies! If you can’t decide, then you make Brookies, but here are some other brownie and cookie recipes that my family loves to bake and enjoy!
- Easy Fudgy Brownies – My go-to fudgy brownie recipe!
- Lunch Lady Brownies
- The Ultimate Chocolate Peanut Butter Brownie Sundaes
- Edible Cookie Dough
- The Best Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe – Seriously the BEST chocolate chip cookie recipe you’ll ever find!
Other Amazing Cookie Recipes to Consider
Simple Gingerbread Recipes
The Perfect Icing for Gingerbread Cookies
Cut Out Cookies
Sugar Cookie Icing Recipe for Perfect Holiday Decorating
Simple Gingerbread Recipes
Easy Gingerbread Sandwich Cookies
From Scratch Recipes
Free Printable Gingerbread Man Cookie Templates for Holiday Baking
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Easy Brookies Recipe: Cookies Mixed With Brownies
Ingredients
For the Cookie Dough:
- ¾ cup unsalted butter, (at room temperature)
- 1 ¼ cup packed brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 large egg
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ¾ teaspoon baking soda
- 1 cup chocolate chips
For the Brownie Batter:
- 4 oz unsweetened chocolate
- ⅔ cup unsalted butter
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Start by preparing the cookie dough. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter, brown sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
- Add the egg to the creamed butter mixture and continue to mix until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, combine the flour, salt, and baking soda. Gradually add these dry ingredients to the butter mixture and stir until fully incorporated.
- Stir in the chocolate chips until they are evenly distributed throughout the dough. Set the cookie dough aside while you prepare the brownie batter.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 13×9 inch baking pan with baking spray or additional butter.
- In a 2-quart saucepan, melt together the chocolate and butter for the brownie batter over low heat, stirring constantly to prevent the chocolate from burning.
- Once the chocolate and butter have melted together, remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, mix together the flour, baking powder, and salt for the brownie batter. Gradually stir these dry ingredients into the chocolate mixture until fully combined.
- Pour the brownie batter into the prepared baking pan, spreading it out evenly with a spatula.
- Using a spoon or cookie scoop, drop large dollops of the cookie dough onto the surface of the brownie batter. You can create a pattern or drop them randomly, based on your preference.
- Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for approximately 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the brookies comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs attached.
Notes
- Brookies, a perfect combination of brownies and cookies, offer the best of both worlds! The gooey brownie layer and the chewy cookie top create a wonderful textural contrast.
- Feel free to experiment with different types of chocolate chips in the cookie dough – milk chocolate, dark chocolate, or white chocolate would all work well.
- Be cautious not to overbake the brookies. They should still be a bit gooey in the middle when you take them out of the oven, as they will continue to cook slightly as they cool.
- These treats can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for about a week, or frozen for longer storage.
