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A freshly baked brookie with a gooey brownie layer and a golden cookie top, cut into squares

Brookies (Brownie + Cookie Bars)

The best of both worlds! These Brookies combine fudgy brownies with chewy chocolate chip cookies for the ultimate dessert mash-up.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 16 bars
Calories 220 kcal

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowls
  • Whisk
  • 9x9-inch Baking Pan
  • Oven

Ingredients
  

Brownie Layer

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp baking powder

Cookie Layer

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar packed
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup chocolate chips

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x9-inch baking pan.
  • In a bowl, whisk together melted butter, sugar, eggs, and vanilla for the brownie layer. Stir in cocoa powder, flour, salt, and baking powder. Spread into prepared pan.
  • In another bowl, cream together butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar for the cookie dough. Beat in egg and vanilla. Mix in flour, baking soda, and salt, then fold in chocolate chips.
  • Drop spoonfuls of cookie dough over the brownie batter and gently spread without mixing.
  • Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out with a few moist crumbs.
  • Let cool before cutting into squares. Enjoy!

Notes

For extra gooey brookies, underbake slightly and let cool completely before cutting.