Brookie Recipe

This brookie recipe is the best of both worlds — a fudgy brownie layer topped with a chewy chocolate chip cookie layer. It’s easy to make, perfect for parties, and always disappears fast.

Why Make This Recipe

If you can’t decide between brownies and cookies, this recipe solves that problem. It uses simple ingredients, bakes in one pan, and gives you a rich brownie base with a soft cookie top in every bite.

How To Make Brookies

Ingredients:

For the brownie layer

• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

For the cookie layer

• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1/3 cup granulated sugar
• 1/3 cup light brown sugar, packed
• 1 large egg
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

Directions:

1. Make the brownie layer: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9×9-inch pan with parchment. Mix melted butter + sugar, then stir in eggs and vanilla. Fold in cocoa powder, flour, and salt, then mix in chocolate chips. Spread evenly in the pan.
2. Make the cookie layer: Cream softened butter + both sugars until smooth. Mix in egg and vanilla. Add flour, baking soda, and salt, then stir in chocolate chips. Drop small pieces of cookie dough over the brownie batter and gently press to cover.
3. Bake & cool: Bake for 30–35 minutes until the top is golden and a toothpick comes out with a few moist crumbs. Cool at least 30 minutes, then lift out and slice.

Prep Time And Nutrition Facts

This recipe takes about 25 minutes to prepare and 30–35 minutes to bake, making a total of about 1 hour. It makes 16 squares, and each piece is around 320 calories.

How To Serve Brookies

Serve at room temperature or slightly warm. They’re amazing with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a glass of milk.

How To Store Brookies

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or in the fridge for up to 7 days. You can freeze brookies for up to 3 months and thaw at room temperature.

Tips To Make Brookies

• Don’t overmix the batters — it keeps brownies fudgy and cookies soft.
• If cookie dough feels too sticky, chill it for 10–15 minutes before layering.
• For clean cuts, let them cool fully before slicing.

Health And Benefits Of This Recipe

This is a treat recipe, but you can adjust it easily by using smaller portions, reducing sugar slightly, or serving with fruit to balance it out.

Variation (If Any)

• Add chopped walnuts or pecans to the brownie layer.
• Swap chocolate chips for peanut butter or white chocolate chips.
• Make it gluten-free with a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend.

FAQs

1. What is a brookie? A brookie is a brownie + cookie combo baked in one pan.
2. Can I use a 9×13 pan? Yes, but you should increase the recipe (about 1.5x) or the layers will be thin.
3. How do I know when brookies are done? The cookie top should be golden and a toothpick should come out with moist crumbs.
4. Can I make brookies ahead of time? Yes, they taste great the next day and store well.
5. Can I freeze brookies? Yes, freeze up to 3 months. Thaw at room temperature before serving.
6. Why did my layers mix together? Usually the cookie dough was too soft. Chilling it helps.
7. Can I use boxed brownie mix? Yes — you can use boxed brownie mix for the bottom and homemade cookie dough on top.