Description
This easy brookie bars recipe combines a rich cookie layer with a luscious brownie layer for the ultimate dessert treat. With simple ingredients and straightforward steps, you’ll get perfectly fudgy and chewy bars that are ideal for snacks, parties, or anytime sweet cravings strike.
Ingredients
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Cookie Layer
- ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1¼ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¾ cup chocolate chips
Brownie Layer
- ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ⅓ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp baking powder
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper to ensure easy removal after baking.
- Make the Cookie Dough: Cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until the mixture is fluffy. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract, then gradually mix in the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt until combined. Fold in the chocolate chips carefully. Press this cookie dough evenly into the bottom of the prepared pan to form the first layer.
- Make the Brownie Batter: In a separate bowl, whisk melted butter and sugar until smooth. Add eggs and vanilla extract, mixing until the batter is silky. Stir in unsweetened cocoa powder, flour, salt, and baking powder until fully incorporated. Pour this brownie batter evenly over the cookie dough layer in the baking pan.
- Bake: Place the pan in your preheated oven and bake for 30–35 minutes. The bars are ready when a toothpick inserted near the center comes out with a few moist crumbs but no wet batter. This will ensure a fudgy texture.
- Cool and Slice: Remove the pan from the oven and allow the brookie bars to cool completely in the pan. This ensures the layers set well and makes slicing neat and clean. Once cooled, cut into 9 to 12 bars depending on your preferred size.
Notes
- For a fudgier texture, slightly underbake the brookie bars by reducing baking time by 3-5 minutes.
- Add ½ cup chopped walnuts to the brownie batter for added crunch and nutty flavor.
- Sprinkle flaky sea salt on top before baking to enhance the chocolate and sweetness balance.
- Chill the brookie bars for at least 1 hour before slicing to achieve sharp, bakery-style edges.
