brown butter brookies

Brookies combine fudgy brown butter brownies with chewy chocolate chip cookies! Layering the two batters in a specific way ensures that everything bakes evenly without either layer over baking.

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Why you’ll love these Brookies:

• Fudgy Brownie Layer – A rich layer of my fudgy chocolate brownies makes up part of this easy dessert!
• Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookie Layer – My chewy chocolate chip cookies recipe is layered between & on top of the brownie batter.
• No Compromised Texture – I layered the batter and dough just right, so that each layer bakes to chewy, fudgy perfection. Neither texture is sacrificed for the sake of the other!
• Feeds a Crowd – These rich bars can be cut into small slices to feed a large group! Perfect for parties.

Ingredient Overview:

As always, the full recipe with measurements & directions can be found in the recipe card at the bottom of this post. Use the table of contents (back at the top, below the first image, to navigate).

• Butter – I always use salted butter because in my experience, it lends the best flavor, but feel free to use unsalted butter if that’s what you prefer. We’re using all butter in the cookie layer.
• Vegetable Oil – Since vegetable oil remains a liquid at room temperature (unlike butter) it’s instrumental in keeping baked goods of all kinds tender & moist. I used to make brownies with all butter but trust me – swapping out some of the butter for oil gives huge payoff in the moisture department, without sacrificing on flavor!
• Semi-Sweet Chocolate – We’re using semi-sweet chocolate so the bars won’t be too sweet.
• Cocoa Powder – I like using cocoa powder with melted chocolate for extra depth of chocolate flavor in my brownies!
• Eggs – Use large eggs, at room temperature.
• Sugars – Using a combination of granulated sugar and powdered sugar makes it easier for all the sugar to dissolve, which is key to achieving the paper thin, shiny crust! We’re using a combo of granulated sugar and brown sugar in the cookie dough to keep them soft and chewy.
• Vanilla – Use real vanilla extract for best results.
• Salt – A little salt is key to any recipe (savory or sweet!). It helps balance the sweetness and bring out the flavor.
• All-purpose flour – Spoon your flour into the measuring cup, then level it with a flat utensil for best results, or use a scale. Scooping the measuring cup directly into your flour will lead to too much flour, and a potentially dry bake.

Recipe Variations:

• Gluten-free – I have not tested a gluten-free version of this recipe.
• Dairy-free – Use your favorite dairy-free butter and chocolate.

How to Make the best Brookies:

Step 1: Make the Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough. In a medium bowl, melt the butter, then whisk in the sugars, eggs, and vanilla. Stir in the dry ingredients and chocolate chips.

Divide the dough in half and press half into a parchment lined 9×13 pan – then remove and set aside. This is our middle layer of cookie dough.

Step 2: Make the Brown Butter Brownies. Brown the butter on the stovetop, then whisk in the chocolate, oil, and cocoa powder. In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs and granulated sugar until the sugar is dissolved.

Whisk in the powdered sugar, vanilla, and salt. Then, whisk in the chocolate mixture and fold in the flour and chocolate chips.

Step 3: Assemble Bars. Spread half the brownie batter in your lined pan. Lay the formed half of the cookie dough over this. Spread the remaining brownie batter on top. Top with discs of the remaining cookie dough.

Step 4: Bake. Bake as directed in the recipe card below. Do not over bake!

Serving + Storing:

Expert Baking Tips for Brookies:

• Oven Thermometer – An oven thermometer will tell you if your oven is actually running at the temperature you set it to. Your oven may not be accurate. Accurate oven temperature is crucial for most bakes, so I leave an oven thermometer in at all times to keep an eye on my oven’s calibration.
• Kitchen Scale – A food scale is the best way to make sure your flour is at the proper weight, since amounts will vary SO widely based on how you measure it, as well as the measuring cup you use, as they are not standardized.

FAQs:

Special Tools:

• 9×13 Pan – A metal 9×13 pan is essential for this recipe!

More Easy Desserts to Love:

• Triple Chocolate Chunk Cookies
• Chocolate Chip Cookie Cups
• Classic 15-Minute Puppy Chow
• Fudgy Brown Butter Brownies
• Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies

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