Chocolate Chip Brookies

Name: Brookies
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 13 min
Total time: 48 min
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups 3 sticks butter (softened); 1 1/2 cups brown sugar; 2 eggs; 1 1/2 tbsp vanilla extract; 4 1/4 cup all purpose flour (divided); 2 tsp baking soda; 1 tsp baking powder; 1 tsp salt; 2 cups semi sweet chocolate chips (divided); 1/3 cup cocoa powder

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If you love brownies and cookies, you're going to freaking love this Chocolate Chip Brookies recipe! These treats are chewy, fudgy, and packed with chocolate, combining the best of both worlds in one bite. Whether you're baking for a party, a snack, or just because, this recipe is easy to follow and guaranteed to satisfy your sweet tooth.

A cooling tray filled with neatly arranged brookies.

rookies are popular all year round but especially during holidays like Christmas and Valentine's Day when everyone wants something a little extra special. They're perfect for bake sales, family gatherings, or just sharing with friends.

This Brookies recipe was inspired by my White Chocolate Chip Cookies, and it pairs wonderfully with my Buttery Pecan Cookies for a delightful dessert spread.

Close-up photo of a cooling tray with brookies cookies.

Ingredients

Butter adds richness and helps keep the brookies soft.
Brown sugar gives a deep, sweet flavor and moisture.
Eggs bind the ingredients together and add structure.
Vanilla adds a warm, sweet aroma and flavor.
All-purpose flour provides the base and texture for the dough.
Baking soda helps the dough rise and become light.
Baking powder adds extra lift for a softer texture.
Salt balances the sweetness and enhances flavors.
Semi-sweet chocolate chips add melty pockets of chocolate.
Cocoa powder gives the brownie dough its rich chocolate taste.

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How to Make Brookies

A large bowl filled with butter and brown sugar.

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. In a large bowl, beat the butter and brown sugar until creamy, scraping down the sides as you mix.

A large bowl filled with mixture and egg.

Add in the eggs and vanilla, and beat until well combined.

Ingredients being mixed in a large bowl with flour on top and a hand mixer.

Mix in 4 cups of the flour, along with the baking soda, baking powder, and salt, until a dough forms.

Ingredients being mixed in a large bowl with a hand mixer.

Divide the dough evenly into two portions. Return one portion to the mixing bowl, beat in the remaining ¼ cup flour, and stir in 1 cup of chocolate chips.

For the second portion, add the cocoa powder and mix until fully blended, then beat in the remaining 1 cup of chocolate chips.

A hand scooping cookie dough and placing it onto a parchment-lined baking tray.

Using a cookie scoop, take a scoop from each dough (one chocolate, one cookie) and place them side by side on the baking sheet. Press together gently, shape into a circle, and flatten slightly. Repeat with the remaining dough.

Bake for 12-13 minutes, until the edges are set but the centers are still soft.

Cooling tray with cloth underneath, holding neatly arranged brookies cookies.

Remove from the oven and let cool on the baking sheet for 1 minute, then transfer to a wire cooling rack.

Hint: Let the cookies cool just a bit before moving them so they hold their shape better.

Substitutions & Variations

Gluten-Free: Use gluten-free all-purpose flour instead of regular flour.
Dairy-Free: Substitute butter with vegan butter or coconut oil.
Extra Mix-ins: Add chopped nuts or white chocolate chips for a twist.
More Chocolate: Swap semi-sweet chips for dark or milk chocolate to suit your taste.

💭Crucial Success Tips

Don't overbake! Brookies are best when the edges are set but the centers stay soft and chewy. They'll firm up as they cool, so pull them out right on time.

FAQ

Can I freeze brookies?

Yes! Wrap them tightly and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw at room temperature before eating.

How long do brookies keep?

Store them in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or in the fridge for up to a week.

Can I make the dough ahead of time?

Absolutely! You can prepare the dough and refrigerate it for up to 2 days before baking.

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Brookies

Brookies are a delicious blend of fudgy brownie and classic chocolate chip cookie dough baked together into chewy, golden cookies - the perfect indulgent dessert.

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Prep Time 30

Cook Time 13

Down Time 5

Total Time 48

Servings: 36 servings

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Ingredients Method

Ingredients

1 ½ cups 3 sticks butter softened
1 ½ cups brown sugar
2 eggs
1 ½ tablespoon vanilla extract
4 ¼ cup all purpose flour divided
2 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
2 cups semi sweet chocolate chips divided
⅓ cup cocoa powder

Method

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, beat the butter and brown sugar until creamy, scraping down the sides as you mix.
Add in the eggs and vanilla, and beat until well combined.
Mix in 4 cups of the flour, along with the baking soda, baking powder, and salt, until a dough forms.
Divide the dough evenly into two portions. Return one portion to the mixing bowl, beat in the remaining ¼ cup flour, and stir in 1 cup of chocolate chips.
For the second portion, add the cocoa powder and mix until fully blended, then beat in the remaining 1 cup of chocolate chips.
Using a cookie scoop, take a scoop from each dough (one chocolate, one cookie) and place them side by side on the baking sheet. Press together gently, shape into a circle, and flatten slightly. Repeat with the remaining dough.
Bake for 12-13 minutes, until the edges are set but the centers are still soft.
Remove from the oven and let cool on the baking sheet for 1 minute, then transfer to a wire cooling rack.

How to Store Brookies

Keep your brookies fresh by storing them in an airtight container at room temperature. They stay soft and chewy for 2-3 days. You can also freeze them for longer storage.