Best Brownie Cookie Recipe with a Fudgy Center
Fudgy brownies meet chewy chocolate chip cookies in this layered brookie recipe—rich, gooey, and perfectly balanced for the ultimate dessert bar.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 16 bars
Ingredients
Brownie Layer
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup brown sugar
2 large eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/3 cup cocoa powder
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 cup chocolate chips
Cookie Layer
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1/2 cup brown sugar
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
3/4 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C). Line an 8×8-inch pan with parchment paper.
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For brownie layer: Mix melted butter, sugars, eggs, vanilla, cocoa powder, flour, and salt. Stir in chocolate chips. Spread into pan.
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For cookie layer: Cream butter and sugars, then add egg and vanilla. Mix in dry ingredients. Stir in chips.
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Drop spoonfuls over brownie batter and gently spread.
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Bake for 28–32 minutes, until cookie layer is golden and set.
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Cool completely before slicing.
Notes
Don’t overbake—center should be slightly soft. Chill doughs for cleaner layers. Add chopped nuts or caramel for variation.