Indulgent Fudgy Chewy Brookies Recipe
If brownies and chocolate chip cookies had a baby, it would be these fudgy, chewy brookies. With a rich brownie base and a soft cookie top, this dessert bar delivers the best of both worlds in every bite. Perfect for bake sales, parties, holidays, or anytime chocolate cravings strike.
These brookies bake up thick, gooey in the center, slightly crisp on the edges, and absolutely irresistible.
🧾 Ingredients
Brownie Layer
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ⅓ cup cocoa powder
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp baking powder
Cookie Layer
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1¼ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1 cup chocolate chips
👩🍳 Instructions
Step 1: Prep
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×13-inch pan with parchment paper.
Step 2: Brownie Layer
Whisk melted butter and sugar. Add eggs and vanilla. Stir in cocoa powder, flour, salt, and baking powder. Spread evenly in pan.
Step 3: Cookie Layer
Cream butter and sugars. Beat in egg and vanilla. Mix in flour, baking soda, and salt. Fold in chocolate chips. Drop spoonfuls over brownie batter and gently spread.
Step 4: Bake
Bake 28–32 minutes until edges are set and center is slightly gooey. Cool completely before slicing.
⭐ Tips for Perfect Brookies
- Don’t overbake — centers should stay fudgy
- Chill before cutting for clean slices
- Use dark chocolate chips for extra richness
❄️ Storage
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for 3 days or refrigerate up to 6 days. Freeze up to 2 months.
