Description

These Brown Butter Brookies are an irresistible dessert combining fudgy brownies and chewy chocolate chip cookies with the rich, nutty flavor of brown butter. It's a decadent treat that offers the best of both worlds in every bite.

Ingredients

For the Brownie Layer:

6 tablespoons unsalted butter

1 cup granulated sugar

2 large eggs

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1/3 cup cocoa powder

1/2 cup all-purpose flour

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon baking powder

For the Cookie Layer:

1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened

1/2 cup brown sugar, packed

1/4 cup granulated sugar

1 large egg

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

1/4 teaspoon salt

1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease or line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
Make the brownie layer: In a medium saucepan, melt 6 tablespoons of butter over medium heat, swirling occasionally, until golden brown and nutty in aroma (about 5-7 minutes). Remove from heat and whisk in sugar until smooth.
Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
Sift together cocoa powder, flour, salt, and baking powder. Fold into the wet ingredients just until combined. Pour the brownie batter evenly into the prepared pan and spread smooth.
Make the cookie layer: In a mixing bowl, cream softened butter with brown sugar and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add egg and vanilla extract, mixing well.
In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined. Fold in chocolate chips.
Drop spoonfuls of the cookie dough over the brownie batter in the pan. Gently spread and press to cover the brownie layer evenly, but don’t mix them together.
Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the cookie layer is golden and a toothpick inserted into the brownie layer comes out with a few moist crumbs.
Let cool completely in the pan before slicing into squares.

Notes

For a nutty twist, add chopped nuts like walnuts or pecans to the cookie layer.

Swapping semi-sweet chocolate chips for milk or dark chocolate chips offers a different flavor profile.

For a marbled effect, swirl the brownie and cookie layers together before baking.

These Brookies can be stored at room temperature for up to 3 days or in the fridge for up to a week.

If freezing, store in an airtight container for up to 3 months and thaw at room temperature.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 square
Calories: 320 kcal
Sugar: 28g
Sodium: 150mg
Fat: 16g
Saturated Fat: 10g
Unsaturated Fat: 5g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 42g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 3g
Cholesterol: 50mg