Can't decide between a brownie and a cookie? Our Ultimate Brookie offers you the best of both worlds! This delicious treat combines a fudgy brownie layer with a chewy chocolate chip cookie base, creating a dessert that's irresistibly rich and satisfying. Each bite offers the dense, chocolatey goodness of brownies with the classic sweetness and texture of a homemade cookie.
Why You'll Love This: This Brookie is a dream come true for dessert enthusiasts who crave variety and depth in their sweets. The contrast between the soft, gooey brownie and the crisp, buttery cookie provides a delightful texture experience. With the optional addition of dark chocolate chips in the brownie and semisweet chips in the cookie, chocolate lovers will find this treat especially heavenly.
Perfect Occasion: Brookies are fantastic for any occasion where you want to impress with minimal effort. They're perfect for potlucks, family gatherings, and especially handy during the holidays when you need a crowd-pleaser. They also make excellent gifts or party favors, charming anyone who receives a taste.
Decoration Tips: For an added flair, drizzle melted white or milk chocolate over the cooled Brookies. A sprinkle of sea salt on top can also enhance the chocolate flavors and add a sophisticated touch. Serve them with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for a decadent dessert experience.
Ingredients:
- Brownie Batter:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips (optional)
- Cookie Dough:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
Instructions:
- Preheat Oven: Set to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare Brownie Batter:
- Mix melted butter with granulated sugar until well combined.
- Blend in eggs and vanilla, whipping until light and fluffy.
- Gently stir in cocoa, flour, and salt until just mixed. Add chocolate chips if using. Set aside to chill.
- Prepare Cookie Dough:
- Cream together softened butter, brown sugar, egg, and vanilla.
- In another bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually combine the dry ingredients with the wet ingredients until a dough forms. Fold in chocolate chips.
- Assemble:
- Press cookie dough evenly into the bottom of a lined baking pan.
- Spoon brownie batter over cookie dough, smoothing out to cover.
- Bake: Place in the oven for 12-15 minutes or until set.
- Cool: Allow to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.
Enjoy these indulgent Brookies, a double treat packed with all the joy of both cookies and brownies in every single bite!