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Stack of fudgy chewy brookies with gooey chocolate layers and golden cookie swirls

Fudgy Chewy Brookies (Brookies)

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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 16 squares
Calories 245 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 aking EquipmentMixing bowls – at least two, one for the brownie batter and one for the cookie dough.Measuring cups and spoons – for precise ingredient measurement.Whisk – for mixing dry ingredients and combining wet mixtures.Hand mixer or stand mixer (optional) – makes creaming butter and sugar for the cookie dough easier.Rubber spatula or wooden spoon – for folding and scraping down the batter.
  • 1 Baking Tools8x8 or 9x9 inch square baking pan – the standard size for brookies.Parchment paper – to line the pan for easy removal and less sticking.Offset spatula or spoon – to spread brownie and cookie layers evenly.

Ingredients
  

1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted4 oz dark chocolate, chopped1 cup granulated sugar2 large eggs1 tsp vanilla extract1/2 cup all-purpose flour1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder1/4 tsp salt For the Cookie Layer:1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened1/2 cup brown sugar, packed1/4 cup granulated sugar1 large egg1 tsp vanilla extract1 cup all-purpose flour1/2 tsp baking soda1/4 tsp salt1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

Instructions
 

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.Brownie Layer: Melt butter and chocolate together in a microwave-safe bowl. Stir in sugar, then whisk in eggs and vanilla. Fold in flour, cocoa powder, and salt until just combined. Spread into prepared pan.Cookie Layer: Cream butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light. Beat in egg and vanilla. Mix in flour, baking soda, and salt. Stir in chocolate chips.Drop spoonfuls of cookie dough over brownie batter and gently press down.Bake for 30–35 minutes, until edges are set and center has moist crumbs when tested with a toothpick.Cool completely before cutting into squares.

    Notes

    • For a marbled look, swirl brownie and cookie batters together with a knife.
    • Add nuts, peanut butter, or caramel drizzle for variations.
    • Brookies taste amazing served warm with vanilla ice cream.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1squareCalories: 245kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 3gFat: 12gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 125mgFiber: 2gSugar: 22g
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