Chocolate Brookie Bars
Chewy cookie dough meets fudgy brownies in these indulgent Chocolate Brookie Bars—perfect for bake sales, family gatherings, or weekend treats.
Equipment
- Mixing bowls
- Electric mixer
- 9×13-inch baking dish
- - Parchment paper or foil
- Spatula
- Measuring cups & spoons
- - Sharp knife
Ingredients
- ### Brownie Layer:
- - ½ cup melted unsalted butter 113g
- - ¾ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips or chopped chocolate
- - ½ cup white sugar 100g
- - ½ cup light brown sugar packed (100g)
- - ⅓ cup cocoa powder 35g
- - 1 tsp vanilla extract
- - ½ tsp salt
- - 2 large eggs
- - ½ cup all-purpose flour 65g
- ### Cookie Dough Layer:
- - ½ cup softened unsalted butter 113g
- - ½ cup white sugar 100g
- - ¼ cup light brown sugar packed (50g)
- - 1 tsp vanilla extract
- - 1 large egg
- - ½ tsp salt
- - ½ tsp baking powder
- - ¼ tsp baking soda
- - 1⅓ cups all-purpose flour 160g
- - 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips reserve some for topping
Instructions
- **Prep the Pan & Oven:**
- - Line a 9×13-inch baking dish with parchment paper or foil.
- - Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- **Make the Brownie Batter:**
- - Melt butter and stir in cocoa powder until smooth.
- - Whisk in sugars, salt, eggs, and vanilla until glossy.
- - Mix in flour until just combined.
- - Fold in chocolate chips. Spread evenly in the baking dish.
- **Make the Cookie Dough:**
- - Cream butter and sugars until fluffy.
- - Mix in vanilla and egg. Scrape the bowl.
- - Add salt, baking powder, and baking soda.
- - Gradually add flour and fold in chocolate chips.
- **Layer the Brookies:**
- - Drop spoonfuls of cookie dough over brownie layer. No need to cover completely.
- **Bake:**
- - Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes.
- - Remove foil and bake 20–25 more minutes until golden and set.
- **Cool & Cut:**
- - Let cool in the pan 2–3 hours.
- - Use a sharp knife (run under hot water for clean cuts) to slice into squares.
Notes
- Let cool fully before slicing for clean edges.
- Store in airtight container at room temp for 5 days or freeze up to 3 months.
- Add nuts or caramel for a fun twist.
- Store in airtight container at room temp for 5 days or freeze up to 3 months.
- Add nuts or caramel for a fun twist.