Chocolate Chip Cookie Brownies
Chocolate Chip Cookie Brownies—also known as brookies—combine rich fudgy brownies with buttery chocolate chip cookie dough in one irresistible layered dessert. The brownie base bakes soft and chocolatey while golden cookie dough forms chewy pockets on top for the ultimate bakery-style treat.
Equipment
- 8x8-inch baking pan
- Whisk
- two mixing bowls
- Spatula
Ingredients
- 0.5 cup butter, melted (for brownie layer)
- 0.5 cup butter, softened (for cookie layer)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 0.75 cup brown sugar
- 3 eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour (for brownie layer)
- 0.5 cup all-purpose flour (for cookie layer)
- 0.3 cup cocoa powder
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 0.5 tsp baking soda
- 0.5 tsp sea salt (plus extra for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together melted butter, granulated sugar, eggs, vanilla, cocoa powder, and 1 cup flour until smooth to create the brownie batter.
- Spread the brownie batter evenly into the prepared baking pan.
- In a separate bowl, cream softened butter and brown sugar until smooth. Add one egg and vanilla and mix well.
- Stir in the remaining flour, baking soda, sea salt, and chocolate chips to form cookie dough.
- Drop small discs of cookie dough evenly over the brownie batter.
- Bake for 30–35 minutes until the center is set but still soft.
- Sprinkle lightly with flaky sea salt immediately after baking.
- Allow the brookies to cool completely in the pan for about 2 hours before slicing into 16 squares.
Notes
Do not overbake the brookies. A slightly soft center keeps the brownie layer fudgy and ensures the cookie topping stays chewy rather than dry.