When it comes to cookie bars these are one of my absolute favorites and they couldn’t be easier to make. Simply whip up my very best brownie batter and easiest, buttery cookie dough and bake them together until they’re melt in your mouth delicious! Serve these brookies with a glass of milk, hot chocolate or warm them up and serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for the ultimate treat. You should also try my homemade brownie cookies.
What you’ll need to make this recipe
Butter – I use unsalted butter so I can control the amount of salt that goes into these bars. If you use salted make sure to reduce the amount of extra salt you add. The butter must be at room temperature for making the cookie dough or you’ll have lumps of butter throughout the batter. Chocolate chips – I like to fold them into the cookie dough but also reserve some to dot on top of the cookie dough just before baking. I use semi-sweet but you can add in any kind you like. Sugar – I use a mix of sugar, white sugar for structure, and brown sugar for a delicious caramelized flavor in the brookies.
How to make Brookies
Melt the butter and stir in the cocoa powder.
Whisk in both sugars.
Add the eggs and vanilla and whisk until combined.
Fold in the flour then mix in the chocolate chips.
Transfer the brownie batter in the prepared baking pan and smooth it out.
Cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy then add the vanilla, eggs, salt, baking soda, and powder.
Fold in the flour followed by the chocolate chips until combined.
Add dollops of cookie dough on top of the brownie batter, cover with foil then bake.
Pro tips for making this recipe
You can melt the chocolate chips for the brownie batter and stir in after adding the cocoa if you want that fudgy texture throughout. The secret to glossy brownies is to beat the eggs and sugar very well. Make sure to line the baking pan so the brookies can be removed easily. Make sure the butter is at room temperature before starting. Use a good quality cocoa powder so your brownie batter is extra delicious! Make sure to let the brookies cool completely before removing them from the pan and slicing, they’ll be too soft when warm. You can add in grated orange zest, mini marshmallows, sprinkles, or different flavored extracts for different variations. Try adding ¾ cup of toasted, chopped walnuts or pecans to the batter for added crunch and flavor in your brookies. You can warm the Brookies up slightly in the oven or microwave and serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an extra treat.
How do you know they are done?
Because these Brookies have two separate batters they need baked for 40 minutes total (20 minutes covered and 20 uncovered). When the cookies start to turn golden on top you know they are done. They will seem soft straight from the oven but will stiffen up as they cool. You can also insert a wooden skewer into the middle of the brownie cookie bars they should still be slightly gooey but not wet. The mixture will continue to cook as it cools.
How long do they last?
Brookies keep well for up to 1 week stored in airtight containers (if they last that long) or they can be frozen. Make sure to thaw completely before serving. If you’ve tried this Brookies Recipe then don’t forget to leave a rating and let me know how you got on in the comments below, I love hearing from you!
