April 22, 2022
Review RecipeBrookies
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Brookies are a rich chocolate brownie and a soft chocolate chip cookie all in one. These sweet bars are a favorite treat for any chocolate lover because now you don’t have to choose between a cookie and a brownie!
Brookies Ingredients
You’ll need:
- 1 box of brownie mix, plus the additional ingredients listed on the box (usually water, oil, and eggs)
- ½ cup of salted butter, softened
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar
- ⅓ cup light brown sugar
- 1 egg
- ¾ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup + 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1¼ cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
SUBSTITUTIONS AND ADDITIONS
EXTRA CHOCOLATE CHIPS: Try sprinkling ¼ cup of semi-sweet chocolate chips or chocolate chunks over the top of the brookies before baking for an extra touch of chocolate.
MILK CHOCOLATE CHIPS: We do not recommend using milk chocolate chips in these homemade brookies as they tend to burn too quickly. Semi-sweet chips are the way to go for this delicious treat.
How To Make This Brookies Recipe
STEP ONE: Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a 9×13-inch baking dish with parchment paper with overhanging sides.
OUR RECIPE DEVELOPER SAYS
The overhanging parchment paper will help you to lift out the entire square of bars so that you can cut them into smaller squares easier.
STEP TWO: Mix up the brownie batter according to the package directions. Pour the brownie mixture into the prepared pan and set it aside.
STEP THREE: In a medium bowl, add the softened butter, white sugar, brown sugar, egg, and vanilla extract. Using an electric hand mixer or stand mixer, beat until the butter mixture is light and fluffy. Set aside.
STEP FOUR: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
STEP FIVE: Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and stir just until combined. Fold in the chocolate chips.
STEP SIX: Drop spoonfuls of the cookie batter over the top of the brownie layer in the baking dish.
STEP SEVEN: Bake the brookies in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the brookies comes out clean.
PRO TIP:
Ovens can vary quite a bit, so always rely on the toothpick testing method to tell you when the brookies are done. Your brookies could take up to 40 minutes to bake, depending on your oven. Check the brookies at 30 minutes, then continue to bake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
STEP EIGHT: Let cool in the pan 15 to 20 minutes before serving.
How To Serve
These cookie bars would be perfect served with a cold iced tea, or make things extra fancy with a Wendy’s Frosty to wash them down. Of course, you could also use this half cookie, half brownie for the base of a larger dessert with a scoop of vanilla ice cream on top.
If you really enjoy a great chocolate dessert, make sure you also check out our chocolate lasagna recipe. It’s so pretty with layers of pudding, cream cheese, and Cool Whip over an Oreo crust. Another too-good-to-miss recipe is our mayo cake.
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Storage
IN THE FRIDGE: Keep these brookie bars in the pan and covered tightly with plastic wrap or transfer them to a food storage container with a lid. They will keep in the refrigerator for up to five days.
IN THE FREEZER: To freeze these brownie cookie bars, place them in a zip-top bag or an airtight container and freeze for up to three months.
This delicious brookie recipe allows you to make a fudgy brownie and classic chocolate chip cookie all at once in one amazing dessert bar. Whip up a batch today and enjoy the warm, gooey brookies with a cup of coffee or a glass of ice-cold milk.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
This easy recipe can be frozen in an airtight container for up to three months.
If you would like to use your own brownie batter instead of a boxed brownie, you can easily make that substitution for this recipe.
Store-bought cookie dough would work fine on top of the brownie layer in this recipe.
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Brookies
Ingredients
- 1 box brownie mix plus additional box ingredients (water, oil, eggs, etc.)
- ½ cup salted butter, softened
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar
- ⅓ cup light brown sugar
- 1 egg
- ¾ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1¼ cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a 9×13-inch baking dish with parchment paper with overhanging sides.
- Make the box mix of brownies according to the package directions. Pour into the baking dish and set aside.
- In a separate bowl, add softened butter, sugar, brown sugar, egg, and vanilla extract. Using a hand mixer, beat until the mixture is light and fluffy. Set aside.
- In a separate bowl, add flour, baking soda, and salt. Use a whisk to combine.
- Add dry mixture to wet ingredients. Use a large spoon to combine. Then add chocolate chips and mix together.
- Drop spoonfuls of cookie dough over the top of the wet brownie mix.
- Bake in the oven for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick in the center of the brookies comes out clean.
- Let cool in the pan for 15 to 20 minutes before serving.
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Notes
- The overhanging parchment paper will help you to lift out the entire square of bars so that you can cut them into smaller squares easier.
- Ovens can vary quite a bit, so always rely on the toothpick testing method to tell you when the brookies are done. Your brookies could take up to 40 minutes to bake, depending on your oven. Check the brookies at 30 minutes, then continue to bake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Comments
Gloria says
These are so good!! I love this combo.
Joy says
Delicious, one of our favorite treats!