Fudgy chocolate brownie topped with chunks of soft chocolate chip cookie dough and milk chocolate. If you can't decide between a brownie or a cookie why not have both?!
Has there been a time when you wanted to eat both a chocolate chip cookie and a brownie, but couldn't choose between the two? Well these brookies will solve all your problems.. The ultimate hybrid between a dense, fudgy brownie and a soft, yet crispy chocolate chip cookie. Could you ask for anything else?!
What is a Brookie?
A brookie is essentially a cross between a brownie and a chocolate chip cookie. The brownie batter is laid down first, before being topped with chunks of chocolate chip cookie dough. This is all swirled together before being baked.
There are two types of brookies, ones that are baked as one large slab and cut into bars, or ones that are in the shape of a cookie. I think the bars are not only easier to make, but also allow the fudginesss of the brownie to shine!
Frequently asked questions
Why do I need to beat the eggs until they have doubled in volume?
Beating the eggs with sugar is what helps the brownies get a beautiful shiny crust. If you aren't bothered by it and just want a quick and easy bake then feel free to skip this step. Once you have melted the chocolate and butter together simply add all the ingredients. Mix and pour into your lined tin.
Why is there cornstarch in the cookie dough?
Cornstarch is an ingredient that isn't typically found in cookie doughs. The reason I add it is for the texture it brings. Cornstarch adds a softer texture to your cookie dough, without it having to be raw. This is important especially when you are baking it with something else i.e. brownie batter. That way even if it has been baked for 30 minutes it will still remain soft, tender and delicious!
Can I add toppings and fillings?
Yes! These brookies are so versatile and go well with almost any topping. Feel free to mix chocolate chips, walnuts, almonds, hazelnuts, dried fruits, etc, through your brownie batter before pouring it into the pan. You can also add a few chunks on top of the chocolate chip cookie dough before baking.
How do you know when it's ready?
You'll know these are ready when a toothpick inserted into the brownie comes out slightly moist with a few crumbs. Make sure you are testing the brownie portion not the cookie. The cookie bakes up differently, and can't be tested with a toothpick so keep that in mind!
Brownies should always be slightly under-baked to ensure they are moist and fudgy. However, if you prefer a drier/cakey brownie you can continue to bake for up to 40 minutes. I wouldn't recommend baking much further than that. At that point an inserted toothpick should come out clean.
How long can I store these for?
These brownies can be stored for up for 3-4 days at room temperature, a week in the fridge, and 1-2 months in the freezer!
If you are looking for a treat you can always keep on hand these are perfect because they freeze up so well. Once these have cooled completely portion them and freeze them for an easy snack. 30 seconds in the microwave should be enough to bring these to the perfect consistency!
Let's Get Cooking
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Brookies
Fudgy chocolate brownie topped with chunks of soft chocolate chip cookie dough and milk chocolate. If you can't decide between a brownie or a cookie why not have both?!
- Prep Time: 30
- Cook Time: 30
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 12 squares 1x
- Category: Bar
- Method: Easy
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Brownie
- 125 g Unsalted butter, melted (½ cup)
- 100 g Semisweet chocolate (3.5oz)
- 2 Eggs, room temperature
- 180 g Caster sugar (¾ cups)
- 35 g Flour (¼ cup)
- 40 g Cocoa powder (½ cup)
- ½ tsp Baking powder
- Pinch of salt
- Pinch of flakey salt, for sprinkling
Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough
- 105g Unsalted butter, softened (½ cup)
- 50g Granulated sugar (¼ cup)
- 75g Brown sugar (½ cup 2 tbsp)
- 170g Plain flour (1 ½ cup 2 tbsp)
- 3 tbsp Cornstarch
- ½ tsp Baking soda
- 1 Egg
- 110g Milk chocolate, roughly chopped (1 cup)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 180°C (360°F)
- Line a brownie pan (8 x 8 inches) with baking paper
- Melt the butter and chocolate together in a medium sized bowl over a hot water bath or in the microwave
- In a large bowl add the eggs and caster sugar
- Using an electric beater, beat the eggs until doubled in volume and pale in colour
- Add the chocolate and butter mixture into the eggs, stirring until combined
- Add the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder and salt, mix until just combined
- Pour into the lined pan
- Combine butter, sugar and brown sugar in another bowl, beat until well combined
- Add the eggs and beat until just combined
- Add the flour, cornstarch and baking soda, beat until dough begins to come together
- Reserve a few chunks of chocolate, then mix the chocolate into the cookie dough
- Tear the cookie dough into chunks using your hands and place them over the brownie batter
- Top with the reserved chocolate chunks and bake for 25-30 minutes. A toothpick inserted should come out with a few gooey crumbs.
- Cool, sprinkle with flakey salt and cut into squares
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Becci
I tried it and it turned out amazing
It looks good and tastes good😍
I will definitely try more of your recipes
Catherine Zhang
Hi Becci! So glad you liked them 🥰
KStep
Catherine!!!!
I’ve tried something similar to these once before (a while ago and completely forgot about them don’t know how that’s possible) and they are so incredibly good!!! Thank you for posting this recipe, can’t wait to bake these up! Definitely will be in the top 3 favorites (along with your ice cream and brownies)! As always thank you for sharing your recipes and talents! You’re beautiful and awesome, take care!
And as always,
Kindest regards
KStep
Catherine Zhang
Hi Kstep,
Hope you've been well! You can't ever go wrong with a brownie or a cookie. Hope you like them! Take care 😊
Selina
Absolutely delicious, this recipe brings Brownies to the next level!
Catherine Zhang
Hi Selina, Agreed!!! 😆
Faith
I am very grateful for this Brookies recipe. I baked these Brookies to raise funds recently for two animal shelters. Friends who supported my bake sale gave very good feedback. Thank you very much, Catherine 🙏🏻🤗💓
Catherine Zhang
That's okay! Thank you so much for loving my recipe 🥰
Tika
Hi Catherine!
For the brownies, what flour do you use?
Thank you! Xx
Catherine Zhang
Hi Tika, Just regular or all-purpose flour!
Lili
I had to use up various kinds of chocolate so this was super useful!
I doubled the recipe because my baking pan is bigger, I also had to bake it for about 20 more minutes. The brownie part is really gooey and delicious and the cookie part complements it really well (though I added some salt to that). Will definitely be making it again!
Catherine Zhang
Sounds delicious! Glad you loved the recipe 🥳
Christina
I was a little on edge when I noticed that my cookie dough was too soft, but it turned out to be perfect! I shared a large portion of it with my friends who even asked me why do I bake so much? Well, in case he doesn't know, that's perhaps one of the joys of baking! Sharing is caring! Another fail proof recipe! Thank you so mucj, Catherine!
Catherine Zhang
Yay!! so glad you loved it ❤️
Shada
Hi Catherine. Can i chill the cookies dough first for 30 min to get chewier cookies? Or it will not make any difference on the texture with this recipe?
Catherine Zhang
it won't make too big of a difference, you can underbake them slightly for a chewier texture
Shada
Hi Catherine. If im baking double the recipe. Will the temperature and the timer of baking it same as 1x recipe?