This Brookies recipe makes warm, gooey chocolate brownies baked with chocolate chip cookie dough! They are fudgy, decadent, and perfect for any occasion. Whether serving a crowd or wanting to indulge in sweet treats, this ultimate dessert bar will hit the spot!
If you love chocolate chip cookie recipes, be sure to try my pumpkin chocolate chips cookies, chocolate chip espresso cookies, and chocolate chip cookie pie!
Brookies are the latest dessert craze, and for good reason! This easy brookie recipe combines a brownie and a cookie, two classic desserts everyone loves. The fudgy brownie mix combined with the chocolate chip cookie dough is irresistible.
When creating these decadent brownies, I wanted to make it as easy as possible. Making homemade brownies and chocolate chip cookie dough from scratch would take too long, leaving too many dishes to clean.
So I decided the best option is to use a delicious, fudgy boxed brownie mix—you can’t go wrong with boxed brownies—and make the most delicious cookie dough from scratch, cutting the time in half but not sacrificing flavor!
This worked out so incredibly well that these turned out to be one of my favorite desserts. I was hooked by one bite of these delicious, gooey chocolate brownies mixed with chewy chocolate chip cookies!
I’m all about easy entertaining, and this is the best way to make the ultimate treat – part brownie and part cookie – what could be better than that? Serve this easy brookies recipe with a scoop of ice cream for the perfect dessert.
If you love these, then you have to try my gooey chocolate caramel bars!
Brookie Ingredients
You can make your layer of cookie dough from scratch or you can buy pre-made from the store. If you buy pre-made you’ll only need a few ingredients to make this great recipe.
Boxed Brownies – Choose a brownie mix that has chocolate chips for the brownie part of your brookies. This adds so much to the flavor of the brookies. You will also need the ingredients on the back of the mix. This is usually oil, eggs, and water.
All-Purpose Flour – Use white flour when making the cookies. I like to use King Arthur for my recipes.
Baking Soda – This helps the cookie dough rise.
Dark Brown Sugar and White Sugar – These sugars sweeten the cookie dough.
Unsalted Butter – Be sure to use softened butter at room temperature and not cold butter or melted butter. This is essential for it to cream together correctly with the sugar.
Egg – The egg binds everything together in the cookie dough. Use organic eggs when possible.
Vanilla Extract – This is my favorite vanilla extract to use in recipes. It adds so much flavor!
Chocolate Chips – You need chocolate chips for the cookie dough. Use semi-sweet chocolate chips.
How To Make Brookies
Here are the basic 3 steps to making this yummy brookie recipe! The full recipe is in the recipe card below.
Brownie Mix – To make the batter, Follow the directions and ingredients on the back of the brownie mix. Pour the brownie mixture into a prepared baking pan.
Cookie Dough – Make the cookie dough and place scoops on top of brownie batter.
Bake – These will bake for about 40 minutes until the cookies are golden brown and the brownies have puffed up and are baked.
Storage
Room Temperature
Brookies are best stored in an airtight container at room temperature. They will stay fresh for up to 5 days.
Freezer
If you want to freeze them, place them in a freezer-safe container, and they will remain fresh for up to 3 months.
Thaw the brookies overnight in the fridge before serving.
Recipe Variations
Different Pan Size: I like to use a 9×9 tin pan for this recipe. You can also use an 8×8 or 9×13 pan. Remember, if you use a larger pan, the brookies will be thinner and bake up quicker. Using a smaller pan will make it thicker and take longer to bake.
Use Dark Chocolate: You can use a dark chocolate brownie mix for a richer flavor.
Use Homemade Brownies: If you’re up for the challenge, use my homemade brownie recipe instead of a mix.
Rocky Road Version: Add mini marshamallows for a rocky road version of these brookies!
Eden’s Tips
Line the Pan: Make sure to line the baking pan with parchment paper so the brookies can be removed easily.
Cool Completely: Let the brookies cool completely before cutting into them. This will help them hold together better.
Leftover Cookie Dough: You’ll have leftover cookie dough, so make some classic chocolate chip cookies with it or freeze it for another time.
Serve Warm: Serve your brookies warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream!
How to Tell When Brookie Are Done
You’ll be able to tell they’re done when the cookie layer turns golden brown. They will seem soft when they come out of the oven, but they will stiffen up as they cool.
To test for doneness, use a wooden skewer or a toothpick in the center. They should have moist crumbs, but not wet batter.
More Brownie Recipes You’ll Love
If you love these brookies, here are the most delicious desserts you can make!
- Shortbread Cookie Bars
- Vanilla Brownies
- Chocolate Brownies with Bourbon
- Gluten-Free Brownies
- Delicious Chocolate Chip Cookies
If you love chocolate as much as we do, try our homemade chocolate cake, too!
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Easy Brookies Recipe
Ingredients
Brownies
- 1 Package boxed brownies, Use one with chocolate chips in the batter.
- Follow the ingredients on the back of the brownie box., This is normally eggs, oil and water
Chocolate Chips Cookies
- 1 1/8 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, room temp.
- 1/2 cup dark brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Follow the directions and ingredients on the back of the brownie box.
- Prepare a 9×9 metal baking pan with butter and parchment paper.
- Pour the brownie batter into the prepared baking pan.
- Combine the flour, salt, and baking soda in a medium mixing bowl.
- In the bowl of an electric mixer, beat butter and both sugars.
- Add in the egg and the vanilla extract.
- Turn the mixer to low and add the flour mixture.
- Scrape the bottom of the bowl and mix until the ingredients are combined.
- You'll only need about 1/2 to 3/4 of the cookie dough so you can store the rest, freeze it or make cookies with it.
- Scoop the cookie dough and place it directly onto the brownie mix. Do at least 12 giant scoops of dough to cover the top.
- Bake the brookie for 40 to 45 minutes in a preheated 350-degree oven.
- The brownies will be puffy on the edges and in the middle and the cookies will be golden brown.
- Remove and let them cool for 10 minutes before serving.
I discovered this a few months ago and can’t stop making them! My family and friends are always asking for more!