Quick Brookies Cookies with a Gooey Center
Brookies Cookies – Browned Butter Blondie are chewy, chocolatey treats combining rich brownie layers with nutty, buttery blondie dough.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
Ingredients
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1 cup unsalted butter
1 1/2 cups brown sugar, packed
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs, room temperature
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
3/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate chunks
Optional: 1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Brown the butter in a saucepan until golden and nutty; cool slightly.
- Mix browned butter with sugars until smooth.
- Beat in eggs one at a time, then add vanilla.
- Whisk flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt; fold into wet ingredients.
- Fold in chocolate chunks and optional nuts.
- Scoop onto baking sheets, flatten slightly, and bake 12–15 minutes. Cool 5 minutes before transferring to wire rack.
Notes
Dough can be chilled before baking for better texture. Use high-quality chocolate. Store in airtight container 4–5 days.