Ever find yourself torn between baking chocolate chip cookies or brownies? Say no more! These Brookies Cookies combine the best of both worlds in one soft, chewy, and chocolatey delight. With their rich brownie-like flavor on one side and classic chocolate chip cookie on the other, these cookies are always a hit!
Why You’ll Love Brookies Cookies
These cookies are a real treat for the whole family. They look impressive with their two-tone dough and deliver a flavor contrast that’s simply irresistible. Plus, they’re fun to make, especially if you love baking with your kids! The rich chocolate from the brownie dough perfectly complements the buttery sweetness of the chocolate chip cookie dough.
Ingredients You’ll Need
The great news? You probably have everything you need for these cookies already in your pantry!
- All-Purpose Flour: Provides the base structure for both the brownie and cookie doughs.
- Sugars: A combination of granulated sugar and brown sugar for sweetness and moisture.
- Butter: You’ll need melted butter for the brownie side and softened butter for the cookie side.
- Eggs: Eggs bind the ingredients and help the cookies bake evenly.
- Vanilla Extract: Adds that familiar depth of flavor to both the brownie and cookie doughs.
- Cocoa Powder: Regular unsweetened cocoa powder gives the brownie dough its rich chocolate flavor.
- Baking Soda: Helps both doughs puff up slightly and bake evenly.
- Salt: Don’t skip this! It enhances all the other flavors in your doughs.
- Cornstarch: Adds softness to the chocolate chip cookie dough, making it irresistibly chewy.
- Chocolate Chips: Semi-sweet chocolate chips work great here, but you can swap in dark, milk, or even peanut butter chips for variety.
How to Make Brookies Cookies
You’ll be making two doughs here: a brownie dough and a chocolate chip cookie dough. Here’s how to bring them together!
1. Preheat and Prep:
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
2. Make the Brownie Cookie Dough:
- Melt butter in the microwave, then combine it with brown sugar in a mixing bowl. Beat with a hand mixer for 1-2 minutes until fluffy. Add in an egg and vanilla extract, and mix again.
- Stir in flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt until just combined. Fold in chocolate chips. Stick this dough in the fridge while you prepare the chocolate chip cookie dough.
3. Make the Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough:
- In another bowl, beat softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar for 1-2 minutes until smooth and creamy. Add an egg, an extra egg yolk, and vanilla extract, beating until light and fluffy.
- Add flour, baking soda, salt, and chocolate chips. Mix until just combined.
4. Form the Brookies:
- Use a tablespoon-sized cookie scoop to portion out both the brownie and chocolate chip cookie doughs. Combine one scoop of each dough and gently roll them together into a ball, leaving each dough visible on its respective side.
- Place the dough balls on the prepared baking sheets with enough space between them.
5. Bake:
- Bake for 9-11 minutes or until the edges are set and lightly golden brown. The centers should remain slightly soft. For picture-perfect cookies, press a few extra chocolate chips onto the tops of each cookie right after they come out of the oven.
Storing and Freezing Brookies Cookies
- Storing: Keep your Brookies Cookies in an airtight container at room temperature. They’ll stay fresh for 3-5 days. Avoid the fridge, as it can make the cookies dry out faster.
- Freezing: Brookies freeze wonderfully! After they’ve cooled completely, transfer them to a freezer-safe container or bag. They’ll keep in the freezer for up to 2 months. Just thaw and warm them up in the microwave for a few seconds before enjoying.
Pro Tips:
- Don’t Overbake: These cookies are best when they’re slightly underbaked in the center. They’ll continue to set as they cool, giving you that perfect chewy texture.
- Customize: Try mixing in different flavors! How about peanut butter chips in the brownie dough or white chocolate chips in the cookie dough?
- Even Baking: If your cookie doughs spread differently in the oven, try chilling both doughs for a few minutes before rolling them together.
With these Brookies Cookies, you don’t have to choose between brownies and chocolate chip cookies. You get the best of both desserts in one delicious bite!
Happy baking!