Brookies (Brownie Cookies)
Description
This brookie combines brownie batter and chocolate chip cookie dough to create a decadent half brownie, half cookie bar that's fun and easy to make.
Ingredients
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1/2 cup butter, softened
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1/2 cup light brown sugar
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1/4 cup white sugar
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1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1 large egg
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1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1/2 teaspoon baking soda
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1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
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1 cup white sugar
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1/2 cup butter, melted
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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2 eggs
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1/3 cup cocoa powder
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1/2 cup all-purpose flour
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1/4 teaspoon baking powder
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1/8 teaspoon salt
Directions
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Gather all ingredients.
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Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
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Prepare cookie layer: Beat 1/2 cup butter, 1/2 cup brown sugar, 1/4 cup white sugar, and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla in a large bowl until creamy. Add one egg; beat until light and creamy, about 2 minutes.
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Whisk 1 1/4 cups flour, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and baking soda in a bowl. Gradually stir flour mixture into butter mixture until dough is combined. Stir chocolate chips into dough. Spread dough evenly into the prepared baking dish; set aside.
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Prepare brownie layer: Stir 1 cup sugar, 1/2 cup melted butter, and 1 teaspoon vanilla in a bowl; add two eggs and beat well. Mix in cocoa powder until well-combined. Stir in 1/2 cup flour, baking powder, and 1/8 teaspoon salt until batter is combined. Pour over cookie layer and spread to cover completely.
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Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 20 to 25 minutes. Cool completely before cutting into 20 bars. Enjoy! A brookie is part brownie, part cookie, and totally delicious. Fudgey and chewy, this is sure to be your new go-to at-home dessert. Serve it warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for the ultimate bite.