A delightful treat combining chewy cookie dough and rich brownie batter in one—these Chewy Cookie Dough Brookies offer the perfect balance of soft, chocolatey goodness, ideal for satisfying any sweet tooth craving.
Total Time:33 minutes
Yield:12 servings
Ingredients
For the Cookie Dough
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 cups 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
Instructions
Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and brown sugar together until the mixture is creamy and smooth, making sure to scrape down the sides of the bowl as you go.
Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract, ensuring everything is well incorporated.
Mix Dry Ingredients: Combine 4 cups of the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt; then beat this into the wet mixture until a dough begins to form.
Divide the Dough: Split the dough into two equal parts. Place one half back into the mixing bowl.
Prepare Cookie Dough Portion: Beat in the remaining 1/4 cup of flour to the half in the bowl, and then stir in 1 cup of semi sweet chocolate chips.
Prepare Brownie Dough Portion: To the other half of the dough, add the cocoa powder and beat until fully combined, then mix in the remaining 1 cup of chocolate chips.
Shape Brookies: Using a cookie scoop, gather scoops of each dough variety, placing them side by side on the baking sheet. Press them together gently to form a circle and slightly flatten each.
Bake: Place the baking sheet in the oven and bake for 13 minutes or until edges are set but centers remain soft.
Cool: Remove from the oven, allow to cool on the baking sheet for 1 minute, then transfer the brookies to a cooling rack to cool completely before serving.
Notes
Use room temperature butter to ensure the dough creams properly.
Do not overbake the brookies to keep them chewy and soft.
You can substitute semi sweet chocolate chips with dark or milk chocolate chips based on preference.
Press the dough balls gently together to help the brookies hold their shape while baking.
For easier handling, chill the dough slightly before scooping if it feels too soft.
