A fudgy, chewy brookie recipe combining rich chocolate brownies and soft chocolate chip cookies in one decadent dessert bar.
For the Brownie Layer:
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1 large egg
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt
For the 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 semi-sweet chocolate chips
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line and grease an 8×8-inch pan.
Make brownie batter: mix melted butter and sugar. Add egg and vanilla. Stir in dry ingredients. Spread in pan.
Make cookie dough: beat softened butter and sugars. Add egg and vanilla. Mix in dry ingredients and chocolate chips.
Drop cookie dough over brownie layer and gently spread.
Bake for 30–35 minutes until golden on top and toothpick comes out with moist crumbs.
Cool in pan for at least 1 hour before slicing.
Do not overbake. Let brookies cool fully before slicing for clean edges.