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Ultimate Fudgy & Chewy Classic Brookies Bars

A close-up of a fudgy, square brookies bar showing the brownie base and cookie topping with melted chocolate chips.
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Make the ultimate dessert hybrid by layering fudgy brownie batter with chewy chocolate chip cookie dough. These brookies bars offer the best of both worlds in one simple, shareable treat.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (for brownie layer)
  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips (for cookie layer)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×13 inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on the sides for easy removal.
  2. Prepare the brownie layer: In a medium bowl, whisk together the melted butter and 2 cups of granulated sugar until combined. Whisk in the 4 eggs one at a time, followed by 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, salt, and baking powder. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Stir in the 1 cup of chocolate chips. Spread this brownie batter evenly into the prepared pan.
  4. Prepare the chocolate chip cookie layer: In a large bowl, beat the softened butter with the brown sugar and 1/2 cup granulated sugar until creamy. Beat in the 2 eggs and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract.
  5. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just incorporated. Stir in the 1 1/2 cups of chocolate chips.
  6. Drop spoonfuls of the cookie dough evenly over the brownie batter layer. Use a knife or offset spatula to gently spread the cookie dough to cover the brownie layer completely. Do not overmix the layers.
  7. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes. The edges should look set, and a toothpick inserted near the center should come out with moist crumbs attached, indicating a fudgy center.
  8. Let the brookies cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before lifting the parchment paper overhang to remove them. Cut into squares.

Notes

  • For easy cutting, chill the cooled bars for at least one hour before slicing.
  • To achieve a fudgy texture, avoid overbaking. Check for doneness around the 30-minute mark.
  • You can use a store-bought brownie mix and pre-made cookie dough for a quick chocolate dessert hybrid.

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