Fudgy gooey Brookies 🍫
Chocolate chip cookie layer:
100g cubed softened butter
10ml vanilla
50g light brown sugar
70g granulated sugar
1 room temp egg
150g flour
1 tsp baking powder
60g chocolate chips + some more for the top
1.In a bowl, whisk the flour, baking powder and salt.
2. In a separate bowl, cream the butter, sugars, vanilla, until fluffy. Add the egg and whisk until combined.
3. Add the dry ingredients and the chocolate chips.
4. Mix with a spatula until just combined then cover with plastic film and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
Brownie layer:
2 eggs
10ml vanilla
100g light brown sugar sugar
100g granulated sugar
125g cubed unsalted butter
150g milk chocolate chips
25g unsweetened cocoa powder
100g all purpose flour
1/2 tsp salt
1. Preheat your oven to 350°F and line an 8x8" square pan.
2. In a bowl, whisk the flour, cocoa powder and salt.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs, sugars, and vanilla until doubled in size and pale in colour.
4. Add the melted cooled brown butter into the egg yolk mixture and whisk until combined.
5. Add the dry ingredients and fold until just combined. Don't overmix.
6. Pour half of the brownie batter into the lined pan. Spread it out evenly.
7. Add half of the cookie dough to the top.
8. Add the rest of the brownie batter and spread it out evenly.
9. Add the remainder of the cookie dough to the top and finish it off with chocolate chips
10. Bake for 35-40 mins
11. Allow to cool 30 mins before serving
Making brookies at home is such a delightful baking adventure! Combining the soft, chewy texture of chocolate chip cookies with the rich fudginess of brownies creates a treat that satisfies all your chocolate cravings. When preparing the cookie dough, chilling it for about 30 minutes really helps maintain its shape during baking, preventing it from spreading too much and resulting in a nice, thick cookie layer. While the recipe uses light brown sugar and granulated sugar to achieve a perfect balance in sweetness and texture, experimenting with dark brown sugar can add a deeper molasses flavor if you prefer a richer taste. For the brownie part, using melted brown butter—as included in the recipe—adds a nutty, caramel-like note that elevates the overall flavor. It’s important to let the brown butter cool before mixing it with the eggs and sugar to avoid scrambling the eggs. Also, folding in the dry ingredients gently ensures that the brownies stay tender and avoid becoming cakey. One tip from my experience is to keep an eye on the baking time, as overbaking can dry out the brookies. Baking for 35–40 minutes as suggested, then checking for a slightly gooey center, guarantees that fudgy texture everyone loves. Finally, adding extra chocolate chips on top before baking gives a beautiful aesthetic and bursts of melty chocolate in every bite. Letting the brookies cool completely before cutting will allow the layers to set properly for clean slices. Overall, brookies are a fun way to experiment with textures and flavors in baking, and once you get the hang of it, you can personalize the recipe by adding nuts, sea salt flakes, or even swirling in caramel or peanut butter for a creative twist. Happy baking!
