Best Brookie
A delightful hybrid dessert that combines fudgy brownies with chewy cookies, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Essential Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened) Softened for easier mixing.
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar (packed)
- 4 large eggs Room temperature for best results.
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup cocoa powder (for the brownie layer)
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups chocolate chips (semi-sweet or your choice)
Optional Add-Ins
- Nuts (chopped walnuts or pecans) For added texture.
- Caramel Swirls of caramel sauce for a sweet surprise.
- Different Chocolate Types Dark chocolate or white chocolate chips for variety.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13 inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the softened butter with the granulated sugar and brown sugar, mixing until light and fluffy.
- Incorporate the eggs one at a time, ensuring each is fully blended before adding the next, and then mix in the vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, combine flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt using a whisk.
- Slowly mix the dry ingredients into the buttery mixture, stirring just until everything is blended together.
- Gently incorporate 1 cup of chocolate chips into the brownie batter.
Cookie Layer
- In a separate bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Beat in the eggs, one by one, ensuring each is well combined before adding the next.
- Gradually mix in flour, baking powder, and salt until the dough is formed, then fold in the remaining chocolate chips.
Layering and Baking
- Evenly distribute the brownie batter in the prepared baking pan, smoothing it out with a spatula.
- Spoon dollops of the cookie dough over the brownie layer, spreading gently to cover as much of the brownie layer as possible.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center reveals a few moist crumbs.
Cool and Serve
- Allow the brookies to cool in the pan before slicing into squares. Enjoy your delicious creation!
Notes
To ensure your brookies are perfect, don’t overmix the batter, use room temperature ingredients, and keep an eye on them during the last few minutes of baking. Store leftovers in an airtight container.