Description

📝 Description

If you’ve ever stood in the kitchen wondering whether to bake cookies or brownies, this Chocolate Chip Cookie Brownies recipe is your perfect solution. Known as “brookies,” this 2-in-1 dessert combines the rich, fudgy base of a brownie with the soft chew of a chocolate chip cookie. This easy 5-step method results in a dessert that’s not just delicious but also visually impressive and versatile for all occasions.

Ingredients

Scale

🍫 Ingredients

For the Brownie Layer:

1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter, melted
1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/3 cup (40g) unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 cup (65g) all-purpose flour
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp baking powder

For the Chocolate Chip Cookie Layer:

1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened
1/2 cup (100g) brown sugar
1/4 cup (50g) granulated sugar
1 large egg
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 1/4 cups (160g) all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp salt
1 cup (175g) semi-sweet chocolate chips

Instructions

👩‍🍳 Instructions Step 1: Preheat and Prep

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line and grease an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.

Step 2: Make Brownie Batter

Mix melted butter and sugar. Beat in eggs and vanilla. Stir in cocoa, flour, salt, and baking powder until smooth. Set aside.

Step 3: Make Cookie Dough

Cream butter and sugars until fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla. Mix in dry ingredients, then fold in chocolate chips.

Step 4: Assemble Layers

Spread brownie batter in pan. Drop spoonfuls of cookie dough over it. Lightly spread or swirl with a spatula.

Step 5: Bake and Cool

Bake for 30–35 minutes. Cool completely before slicing into squares.

Notes

📝 Notes

Prep Tip: Chill cookie dough for cleaner layering.
Serving Suggestion: Top warm squares with vanilla ice cream.
Storage: Airtight container up to 4 days (room temp) or freeze up to 2 months.
Substitutions: Use dark chocolate chunks or coconut sugar for variations.
Make Ahead: You can prep both batters and refrigerate for up to 48 hours before baking.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30–35 minutes
Category: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Calories: 230 kcal
Sugar: 20g
Sodium: 120mg
Fat: 11g
Saturated Fat: 6g
Carbohydrates: 30g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 2g
Cholesterol: 40mg