Brownies and chocolate chip cookies combine to make this easy Brookie Recipe so delicious. It’s the best of both worlds and definitely will satisfy your sweet tooth.
Once you try this recipe for brookies, you will want to make it all the time. It is simply amazing and the combination is fabulous.
Everyone will love the delicious brownies with chocolate chip cookie dough swirled into the batter. The results look fancy and taste so delicious, but the recipe is super easy.
We love making Cookie Recipes for many occasions. If you love simple cookie recipes check out – 7 Layer Cookie Bars Recipe or Chocolate Chip Cheesecake Bars Recipe.
What's in this post: Brookie Recipe
What is a Brookie?
It is a delicious combination of brownies and chewy chocolate chip cookies. The result is a brookie that is chewy, light and fluffy and a taste of fudgy brownies in every bite.
I love desserts that combine some of my favorite things. If you love brownies and chocolate chip cookies, these brownie cookie bars are a must try. Everything you love about your favorite chocolate chip cookie recipe combines with brownies for a fabulous treat.
Ingredients
Brownie Layer
- Unsalted Butter. Use real butter.
- Eggs. Room temperature eggs will blend more evenly.
- Vanilla Extract. I recommend pure vanilla extract for the best flavor.
- Unsweetened Cocoa Powder. You can use the brand you prefer but I like Hershey’s.
- All Purpose Flour. Prevent too much flour from being packed into the cup by spooning instead of scooping.
Cookie Layer
- Butter. Softened at room temperature. Real butter is best.
- Light Brown Sugar. Homemade Brown Sugar Recipe is easy to make if you don’t have store bought.
- Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips. Use a good quality chocolate.
For the full list of ingredients and brookie recipe, scroll to the bottom to see the recipe card.
Variations
- Nuts. You can add nuts to the recipe. Pecans or walnuts taste amazing.
- Chocolate. Substitute different types of morsels instead of chocolate chips. Some ideas include: peanut butter, white chocolate, dark chocolate and caramel.
- Frosting. If you are feeling extra decadent, add icing on top. It is so rich and amazing. Chocolate frosting or peanut butter frosting would be delicious.
- Mini marshmallows – Toss in a handful of marshmallows for another delicious idea.
- Ice cream – Try serving the brookies topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. It is also tasty with chocolate syrup on top too.
How to Make Brookies
- Step 1 – Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
- Step 2 – Spray a 9X13 baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Step 3 – Make the brownie batter. Start by combining the sugar, eggs, and vanilla in the melted butter in a medium bowl. The next part needs to be combined by hand with a whisk. Then add the flour and stir in the cocoa, salt, and baking powder and combine the dry ingredients.
- Step 4 – Make the cookie layer. Get out another bowl and add both types of sugars, butter, and vanilla together. Use a mixer to combine this together until it is creamy.
- Step 5 – Add the large egg. Next, add in the baking soda and salt and flour. Combine this mixture by hand. Be careful not to over mix.
Step 6 – Carefully fold in the chocolate chips with a spoon. Don’t use a mixer for this part.
Step 7 – Pour the brownie batter into a prepared pan. We used a 9×13 pan. You may need to use a spatula to spread it out so it is even.
Step 8 – Step 8 – Drop spoonful’s of the cookie dough on top of the brownie batter. Make sure to drop the spoonful’s all over so you get this delicious combination in each bite. Try to spread it out as evenly as you can but it won’t cover the top completely and that is normal.
Step 9 – Now just bake the bars for 25 to 28 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or just moist crumbs. The cookie dough on top should be golden brown.
- Step 10 – Let them cool on cooling rack and then cut and serve. They are easiest to cut with a plastic knife and make sure to wipe the knife off in between each bar. The bars will have clean lines doing it like this.
Pro Tips
- Baking Pan – The brownie bars are best in a 9×13 baking pan. This seems to make them the perfect thickness.
- Prepared Baking Pan – Make sure to spray with non stick cooking spray. This will make getting the bars out to cut them so much easier.
- Line with Parchment paper – You can also line the baking pan with parchment paper.
- Cool Completely – Let the brookies cool completely before cutting. They need time to firm or it will be difficult to cut into squares.
- Room Temperature Ingredients – The butter needs to be at room temperature before using.
- Quality Chocolate – Try to use good quality ingredients especially for the cocoa powder and chocolate chips.
- Serving – Serve with ice cream for a delicious treat. We like to warm in the microwave and drizzle with chocolate syrup for added chocolate flavor.
Frequently Asked Questions
If the brookies are stored properly, they will last about a week in the refrigerator. If you want them to last longer, you can also freeze them. They will last about 2 months if stored in the freezer properly.
Store the bars inside an airtight container. They will last up to a week in the fridge.
Yes, the bars can be frozen up to 2 months. I recommend using wax paper in between the layers and storing inside a freezer container.
The wax paper will help prevent the bars from sticking to each other. It will also make it easy to just grab a couple.
You will know the brookie recipe is done when the top is golden brown. You can insert a toothpick to check to see if it comes out clean.
They could also have a slightly wet center, but they will finish cooking after removing from the oven.
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Brookie Recipe
Ingredients
For the Brownie Layer:
- 3/4 cup Butter Melted
- 1 1/2 cup White Sugar
- 3 eggs
- 2 tsp Vanilla Extract
- 2/3 cup unsweetened Cocoa Powder
- 1 Cup All Purpose Flour
- 1/2 tsp Salt
- 1/2 tsp Baking Powder
For the Cookie Layer:
- 3/4 cup Butter softened
- 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar
- 1/2 cup Brown Sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
- 1/2 tsp Baking Powder
- 1/2 tsp Salt
- 1 1/4 cup All Purpose Flour
- 2 Cups Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- Spray a 9X13 pan with non-stick cooking spray.
For the Brownie Layer:
- Stir sugar, eggs, and vanilla in the melted butter. Stir in the cocoa, flour, salt, and baking powder by hand.
- Pour the brownie batter evenly onto the bottom of the 9X13 pan.
For the Cookie Layer:
- Beat the sugars, butter, and vanilla together until creamy with a mixer. Add in the egg.
- Then stir in by hand the baking powder, salt and flour. Do not over mix. Slowly fold in the chocolate chips.
- Drop spoonfuls of the cookie dough on top of the brownie batter. Spread as evenly as you can but it won’t cover the top completely and that’s ok.
- Bake for 25-28 minutes until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean and the cookie dough on top is golden brown.
- Allow to cook and then cut and enjoy!
Delicious! But they took much longer to bake
I don’t know what happened, but after 28 minutes at 350°, they were still raw.
I’m glad you enjoyed them! I’m not sure on the cook time. Each oven cooks a bit differently. Thanks!
Did you maybe use a convection oven?
Mine too 50 minutes to cook!
These are soooo good!! I literally cannot stop eating them lol. After reading a previous review, I was expecting to bake for a little longer than what was written in the directions. I baked for an extra 6 minutes because they were not cooked through after 28 minutes. Other than that, this recipe was perfect and definitely something I’ll be baking again!
Can’t wait to try this recipe. Is the butter salted? Thanks!
I used unsalted butter. Thank you.
I love these! Can I add espresso powder to the brownie part? If so, how much would you suggest?
Yes you could but I do not know how much you would add.
Can box brownie mix be used?
Yes you can. Since this is made in a 9×13 pan, make sure you use a brownie mix that is made for a 9×13 pan.
Fantastic recipe for a twist on a classic. I’ve made these brownie/cookies several times for different audiences and they’re always adored. They’re delicious and perfectly textured. Thank you for sharing this recipe.
These were absolutely amazing! I agree with some other reviews that the baking time was not enough. It was closer to 40 minutes. I would recommend checking them at 28 minutes, but you will probably discover (as a few of us did), that they’ll need another 10-15 minutes. These are now my absolutely favorite dessert bar.
Hi, I see you updated this recipe on March 14. I made them just before that– may I asked what you changed and why? They were perfect when I made them last!
Hey Tracy! We didn’t change anything in the recipe, we just updated the post. We agree that the recipe is perfect! Thank you!
Am making for picnic this weekend…have you tried with Carmel between the brownie and cookie layer?
No I haven’t tried that yet but I think it would be delicious!