Fudgy Chewy Brookies (Printable)

Rich brownie and chocolate chip cookie layers baked together into ultimate dessert bars.

# What You'll Need:

→ Brownie Layer

01 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
02 - 1 cup granulated sugar
03 - 2 large eggs
04 - 1 tsp vanilla extract
05 - 2/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
06 - 2/3 cup all-purpose flour
07 - 1/4 tsp salt

→ Cookie Layer

08 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
09 - 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
10 - 1/4 cup granulated sugar
11 - 1 large egg
12 - 1 tsp vanilla extract
13 - 1 cup + 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
14 - 1/2 tsp baking soda
15 - 1/4 tsp salt
16 - 3/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

# Directions:

01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a 9x9 inch square baking pan with parchment paper, leaving a slight overhang on the sides for easy removal.
02 - In a medium bowl, whisk the melted butter and granulated sugar until well combined. Add the eggs and vanilla extract, beating until the mixture is smooth and glossy. Stir in the cocoa powder, flour, and salt until just combined—do not overmix. Spread the batter evenly across the bottom of the prepared pan.
03 - In a separate mixing bowl, cream the softened butter with both brown sugar and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until fully incorporated. Add the flour, baking soda, and salt, mixing until just combined. Gently fold in the chocolate chips.
04 - Drop spoonfuls of the cookie dough evenly over the brownie batter. Gently flatten and spread the cookie dough using a spoon or offset spatula to mostly cover the brownie layer—it is perfectly fine if some brownie batter peeks through.
05 - Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, until the edges are golden and the center is just set. Avoid overbaking—the brookies should remain dense and fudgy in the middle.
06 - Allow the brookies to cool completely in the pan before using the parchment overhang to lift them out. Cut into 16 even squares and serve.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • You get two desserts in one bite, which honestly feels like getting away with something.
  • The contrast between the fudgy bottom and the chewy, chip studded top is genuinely addictive.
  • They disappear at bake sales, potlucks, and Tuesday nights when nobody is watching.
02 -
  • Overbaking is the single biggest enemy of fudgy brookies, so start checking at the 28 minute mark and trust that a slightly wobbly center will firm up.
  • The cookie dough layer spreads more than you expect, so leave small gaps between your spoonfuls rather than trying to cover every inch.
03 -
  • Wet your fingers slightly before pressing the cookie dough onto the brownie layer to prevent sticking and get a more even coverage.
  • Use the parchment overhang as handles to lift the entire slab out before slicing so you get clean edges all the way around.

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