Fudgy Chewy Brookies (Printable)
A decadent mashup of fudgy brownies and chewy chocolate chip cookies perfect for any occasion.
# What You'll Need:
→ Brownie Layer
01 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
02 - 1 cup granulated sugar
03 - 2 large eggs
04 - 1 tsp vanilla extract
05 - 2/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
06 - 2/3 cup all-purpose flour
07 - 1/4 tsp salt
→ Cookie Layer
08 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
09 - 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
10 - 1/4 cup granulated sugar
11 - 1 large egg
12 - 1 tsp vanilla extract
13 - 1 cup + 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
14 - 1/2 tsp baking soda
15 - 1/4 tsp salt
16 - 3/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
# Directions:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a 9×9-inch square baking pan with parchment paper, leaving a slight overhang on the sides for easy removal.
02 - In a medium bowl, whisk melted butter and granulated sugar until well combined. Add eggs and vanilla extract, beating until the mixture is smooth and glossy. Fold in cocoa powder, flour, and salt until just incorporated. Spread the batter evenly across the bottom of the prepared pan.
03 - In a separate bowl, cream softened butter with brown sugar and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until fully combined. Add flour, baking soda, and salt, mixing until just incorporated. Gently fold in the chocolate chips.
04 - Drop spoonfuls of cookie dough over the brownie batter. Gently flatten and spread the cookie dough to mostly cover the brownie layer—it's perfectly fine if a little brownie peeks through.
05 - Bake for 30 to 35 minutes until the edges are golden and the center is just set. Avoid overbaking to maintain the fudgy texture.
06 - Allow brookies to cool completely in the pan before lifting them out using the parchment overhang. Cut into 16 even squares and serve.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- You get two desserts in one bite, which feels like getting away with something you should not be allowed to get away with.
- The contrast between fudgy brownie and chewy cookie is the kind of texture magic that makes people close their eyes when they take a bite.
02 -
- Overbaking is the single biggest threat to brookies, so pull them out when the center still looks slightly underdone because they will continue to set as they cool.
- The parchment overhang is not optional, because trying to dig brookies out of a pan with a spatula will leave you with a crumbly mess instead of beautiful squares.
03 -
- Beat the brownie eggs longer than you think is necessary, because that extra beating is what creates the shiny, papery top crust that makes people think you bought these from a bakery.
- Underbake by a minute or two if you want maximum fudginess, since the center will continue to cook in the hot pan after you pull it from the oven.