Brookies Cookies Brownie Chocolate Chip Cookie Mashup Recipe
Brookies cookies combine the best parts of brownies and chocolate chip cookies in one chewy, chocolatey bite. This unique cookie recipe is rich like a brownie and soft like a cookie.
For fans of both desserts, brookies are the perfect solution. No need to pick sides when the best of both worlds comes in one cookie. This post contains affiliate links.
When You Need a Brownie and Chocolate Chip Cookie Combo
Brookies come from those indecisive baking days. When a full tray of brownies feels like too much and plain cookies don’t sound exciting, this recipe steps in. If you like experimenting, try these banana split cookies next. Same spirit, more fruit.
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Directions
Step 1 – Make the Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough
Beat butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until fluffy. Add the egg and vanilla. Stir in flour, baking soda, and salt. Mix until dough forms. Fold in the chocolate chips.
Step 2 – Make the Brownie Dough
Mix melted butter with sugar until smooth. Stir in the egg and vanilla. Add cocoa powder, flour, baking powder, and salt. Mix to combine. Fold in chocolate chips if using.
Step 3 – Shape and Bake
Scoop one tablespoon of each dough. Press the scoops together and roll into one dough ball. Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake at 350°F for 10 to 12 minutes, until the edges are set and the centers look slightly underdone. Cool on the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Similar Recipes
If brookies cookies are a hit, try brownie mix cookies for another rich option. Or switch it up with chocolate caramel pretzel cookies and funfetti cookies for something tasty and unique.
Recipe Substitutions and Variations
- Add chopped pecans or walnuts for crunch
- Skip the chocolate chips for a smoother bite
- Try almond extract instead of vanilla for a different flavor
Tools you’ll need
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Storage
Keep brookies cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days. For longer storage, place cooled cookies in a freezer-safe bag and freeze for up to 2 months. Thaw at room temp or warm them for a few seconds in the microwave.
Tips & Tricks
- Chill dough for 20 minutes before baking
- Freeze dough balls and bake later
- Add 1 to 2 minutes of bake time if using frozen dough
- Use silicone baking mats as an alternative to parchment
Recipe FAQs
Brookies Cookies Recipe
Equipment
- Parchment Paper
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Ingredients
Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough
- ½ cup unsalted butter 1 stick, softened
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ cup chocolate chips
Brownie Cookie Dough
- ½ cup unsalted butter 1 stick, melted
- ⅔ cup granulated sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ⅓ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ⅔ cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ cup chocolate chips optional but recommended
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment.
- Cream butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar for chocolate chip dough. Add egg, vanilla, then flour, baking soda, and salt. Fold in chips.½ cup unsalted butter, ¼ cup brown sugar, ¼ cup granulated sugar, 1 egg, 1 tsp vanilla extract, 1 ¼ cup all-purpose flour, ½ tsp baking soda, ¼ tsp salt, ½ cup chocolate chips
- For brownie dough, whisk butter and sugar, add egg, vanilla, cocoa, flour, baking powder, salt, folding chocolate chips optional.½ cup unsalted butter, ⅔ cup granulated sugar, 1 egg, 1 tsp vanilla extract, ⅓ cup unsweetened cocoa powder, ⅔ cup all-purpose flour, ¼ tsp baking powder, ¼ tsp salt, ½ cup chocolate chips
- Form cookies with 1 tbsp of each dough, press, roll into ball, and place on baking sheet.
- Bake 10–12 minutes until edges set. Cool on sheet 5 minutes, then transfer to rack.
Notes
- Chill dough balls to prevent spreading.
- Freeze shaped dough for later baking.
- Bake from frozen with a couple of extra minutes.
- Store cookies airtight at room temp for 4 days or freeze for 2 months.
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