Brookies
A delightful hybrid of brownies and cookies, Brookies offer a heavenly mix of fudgy brownie goodness and chewy cookie bliss in every bite.
Ingredients
Brownie Layer
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter Make sure it’s softened for easy creaming!
- 1 cup brown sugar For a deep, caramel-like sweetness.
- 1 large egg Brings everything together for the perfect texture.
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Enhances all the flavors.
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder For deep chocolate richness.
- 1/4 teaspoon salt Balances sweetness and enhances chocolate flavor.
- 1 cup chocolate chips Use semi-sweet or dark for more happiness.
Cookie Layer
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter Remaining butter for cookie mixture.
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar Offers classic cookie sweetness.
- 1 large egg Second egg for the cookie layer.
- 1 cup all-purpose flour The backbone of both layers; keep it spooned and leveled for accuracy.
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda Provides a lovely lift to the cookie layer.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13 inch baking pan.
- In a medium bowl, cream together the unsalted butter and brown sugar until smooth and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually blend the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until well combined, being careful not to overmix.
- Stir in the chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
Layering
- Pour half of the brownie batter into the prepared pan and spread gently.
- In a separate bowl, cream together the remaining butter and granulated sugar.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract for the cookie layer, then mix in the flour, baking soda, and salt until just combined.
- Spread the cookie dough over the brownie batter evenly.
- Drop spoonfuls of the remaining brownie batter over the cookie layer.
- Gently swirl the two batters together to create marbled patterns.
Baking
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Let the Brookies cool before cutting into squares.
Notes
For the ultimate experience, serve warm with vanilla ice cream or caramel sauce.