Description
Delight in the perfect marriage of cookie and brownie layers with these Easy Brookie Bars. Featuring a rich, chewy cookie base topped with fudgy, chocolatey brownie, this recipe guarantees an irresistible treat with clear, simple steps ideal for bakers of all levels.
Ingredients
Scale
Cookie Layer
- ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1¼ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¾ cup chocolate chips
Brownie Layer
- ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- â…“ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp baking powder
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper for easy removal and clean slicing.
- Make the Cookie Dough: Cream together the softened butter with brown and granulated sugars until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until combined. Gradually mix in the flour, baking soda, and salt until just combined. Fold in the chocolate chips evenly. Press this dough evenly into the bottom of the prepared pan to form the cookie base.
- Make the Brownie Batter: In a separate bowl, whisk together the melted butter and sugar. Add the eggs and vanilla extract, mixing well until smooth. Stir in the unsweetened cocoa powder, flour, salt, and baking powder until fully incorporated. Pour this batter evenly over the cookie layer in the pan.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 30–35 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs but no wet batter. To achieve a fudgier texture, slightly underbake.
- Cool and Slice: Allow the brookie bars to cool completely in the pan. For clean, sharp edges, chill them in the refrigerator for about 1 hour before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Slightly underbaking yields a fudgier brownie layer.
- Add ½ cup chopped walnuts to either layer for added crunch.
- Sprinkle flaky sea salt on top before baking to enhance flavor complexity.
- Chill the bars for 1 hour prior to cutting for neater slices like a bakery.
