Best Brookies Recipe combines rich, fudgy brownies with soft, chewy chocolate chip cookies in one irresistible bake. Perfectly layered, indulgent, and cosy for winter, these brookies are best enjoyed slightly soft in the centre for the ultimate chocolatey treat.
Why you will love this recipe?
This Best Brookies Recipe is loved because it brings together rich, fudgy brownies and soft, chewy chocolate chip cookies in one bake. A perfectly balanced texture is achieved, with a set top and a slightly soft centre that makes every bite indulgent and comforting. Made with simple ingredients and easy steps, these brookies always turn out irresistibly chocolatey.
Expert Tips for Best Results!
- Control the Layer Thickness – The brownie layer should be spread evenly but kept slightly thinner than the cookie layer. This ensures the brownie stays fudgy while the cookie bakes through without drying out.
- Chill the Cookie Dough Briefly – If the kitchen is warm, chilling the cookie dough for 10–15 minutes helps prevent excessive spreading and keeps the layers distinct during baking.
- Test the Centre Correctly – A skewer inserted into the centre should come out with moist crumbs from the brownie layer, not raw batter and not clean. This indicates the perfect fudgy texture.
- Cover If Browning Too Fast – If the top starts browning before the centre is done, loosely cover the pan with foil for the last 10–15 minutes to prevent overbaking the cookie layer.
- Enhance Flavour with Coffee – The instant coffee in the brownie layer deepens the chocolate flavour without tasting like coffee. It should not be skipped if a richer taste is desired.
How to make Best Brookies Recipe?
Step 1: Make the Brownie Batter
Melt butter, dark chocolate, and oil. Beat eggs, brown sugar, caster sugar, and vanilla until fluffy, then mix in the chocolate. Fold in flour, cocoa, coffee powder, salt, and chocolate chunks until just combined.
Step 2: Prepare the Cookie Dough
Mix melted butter with sugars. Add egg and vanilla. Fold in flour, baking soda, corn starch, salt, and chocolate chunks until just combined. Chill 10–15 minutes if dough is too soft.
Step 3: Assemble the Brookies
Line an 8×8 inch pan with parchment. Spread half the brownie batter, then spoon cookie dough on top, pressing lightly. Repeat to layer evenly.
Step 4: Bake the Brookies
Preheat oven to 175°C (350°F). Bake 40–50 minutes until the top is golden and set, but the centre remains slightly soft. Cover loosely with foil if the cookie layer browns too fast.
Step 5: Cool and Slice
Let brookies cool completely before cutting to set the layers and maintain fudgy, chewy texture.
Step 6: Serve and Enjoy
Enjoy rich, indulgent brownie-cookie brookies with milk or a hot drink. Perfect for winter baking or chocolate cravings.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why did my brookies turn out dry?
Brookies can become dry if too much flour is added or if they are overbaked. Measuring ingredients in grams is recommended for accuracy. The brookies should be baked until the top is set but the centre is still slightly soft, as they continue to cook while cooling.
Why are my brookies too gooey or undercooked in the middle?
This usually happens when the brownie layer is too thick or the brookies are sliced too early. Allow them to cool completely before cutting so the layers can set properly. If needed, bake a few extra minutes and loosely cover the top with foil.
Why is the top browning too fast?
The cookie layer can cook faster than the brownie layer, causing the top to brown too quickly. To prevent this, loosely cover the brookies with foil for the last 10–15 minutes of baking.
Can I make brookies ahead of time?
Yes, brookies can be baked a day ahead. Once completely cooled, store them in an airtight container at room temperature to keep the texture soft and fudgy.
Can I reduce the sweetness in this recipe?
The balance of sugars is important for texture, but you can slightly reduce the caster sugar in the cookie layer if preferred. Avoid reducing sugar in the brownie layer as it affects moisture and fudginess.
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Recipe Card
Best Brookies Recipe
Fudgy brownies meet chewy chocolate cookies in these irresistible Best Brookies Recipe. Baked until golden on top with a gooey centre, they make the ultimate dessert for chocolate lovers.
Ingredients
For Brownie Layer:
- 7 tbsp butter (100g)
- 200g dark chocolate
- 1 tbsp oil
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder (25g)
- 1 tsp instant coffee powder (optional)
- 1/4 cup soft brown sugar (50g)
- 3 medium eggs
- 3/4 cup caster sugar (150g)
- 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup + 1 tbsp all-purpose flour (73g)
- 3/4 tsp salt
- 100g chocolate chunks
For Cookie Layer:
- 7tbsp melted butter (98g)
- 1/2 cup soft brown sugar (100g)
- 1/4 cup + 1/2 tbsp caster sugar (57g)
- 1 large room temperature egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup + 7 tbsp all-purpose flour (180g)
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp corn starch
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 150g semi-sweet chocolate chunks
Instructions
- Melt the butter, dark chocolate, and oil together, then let it cool slightly. In a separate bowl, beat the eggs with brown sugar, caster sugar, and vanilla until light and fluffy. Mix in the melted chocolate, then fold in the flour, cocoa powder, optional coffee, salt, and chocolate chunks until just combined.
- Combine melted butter with both sugars, then add the egg and vanilla. Fold in flour, baking soda, corn starch, salt, and chocolate chunks until the dough comes together. Chill briefly if the dough feels too soft.
- Line an 8x8 inch (20cm) pan with parchment paper. Spread half of the brownie batter evenly across the bottom. Drop spoonful of cookie dough over it, pressing lightly to cover the layer. Repeat until all the cookie dough is layered on top.
- Preheat the oven to 175°C (350°F) and bake for 40–50 minutes. The top should be golden and set while the centre stays slightly soft. If the cookie layer browns too quickly, loosely cover with foil to prevent overbaking.
- Let the brookies cool completely in the pan before cutting to allow the layers to set and maintain a fudgy, chewy texture.
- Slice into bars and enjoy rich, indulgent brownie-cookie brookies that are perfect for chocolate cravings or cosy winter treats.
