Name: Brown Butter Brookies
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted (for brownie layer); 1 cup granulated sugar (for brownie layer); 2 large eggs (for brownie layer); 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder; 1/2 cup all-purpose flour (for brownie layer); 1/4 tsp salt (for brownie layer); 1 tsp vanilla extract (for brownie layer); 1/2 cup unsalted butter, browned and cooled (for cookie layer); 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed; 1/4 cup granulated sugar (for cookie layer); 1 large egg (for cookie layer); 1 tsp vanilla extract (for cookie layer); 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour (for cookie layer); 1/2 tsp baking soda; 1/4 tsp salt (for cookie layer); 3/4 cup chocolate chips

Description

Chewy chocolate chip cookie dough meets rich, fudgy brownies in these decadent brown butter brookies. The browned butter adds a nutty depth of flavor that makes this cookie-brownie hybrid irresistibly delicious.

Ingredients

1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted (for brownie layer)

1 cup granulated sugar (for brownie layer)

2 large eggs (for brownie layer)

1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder

1/2 cup all-purpose flour (for brownie layer)

1/4 tsp salt (for brownie layer)

1 tsp vanilla extract (for brownie layer)

1/2 cup unsalted butter, browned and cooled (for cookie layer)

1/2 cup brown sugar, packed

1/4 cup granulated sugar (for cookie layer)

1 large egg (for cookie layer)

1 tsp vanilla extract (for cookie layer)

1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour (for cookie layer)

1/2 tsp baking soda

1/4 tsp salt (for cookie layer)

3/4 cup chocolate chips

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
To make the brownie layer, whisk together the melted butter, sugar, eggs, cocoa powder, flour, salt, and vanilla extract until smooth. Spread evenly in the prepared pan.
Brown the butter for the cookie layer in a saucepan until golden and nutty-smelling, then let it cool slightly.
In a separate bowl, whisk the browned butter with brown sugar, granulated sugar, egg, and vanilla extract.
Stir in the flour, baking soda, and salt until just combined, then fold in the chocolate chips.
Drop spoonfuls of cookie dough over the brownie batter and gently spread to cover most of the surface.
Bake for 25–30 minutes, until the top is golden and the center is just set. A toothpick should come out with a few moist crumbs.
Let the brookies cool completely before slicing into bars.

Notes

Add chopped walnuts or pecans to the cookie dough for extra crunch.

Use bittersweet chocolate chips or chunks for a more intense chocolate flavor.

For a festive version, mix in candy-coated chocolates or swirl caramel over the brownie batter.

Swap in a 1:1 gluten-free baking mix for a gluten-free version.

Brookies freeze well—wrap individually and store in a freezer-safe bag for up to 2 months.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bar
Calories: 310
Sugar: 25g
Sodium: 120mg
Fat: 16g
Saturated Fat: 10g
Unsaturated Fat: 5g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 38g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 3g
Cholesterol: 55mg