Why Make This Recipe
Brookies combine two beloved treats: brownies and cookies. This unique dessert gives you the rich, fudgy texture of brownies with the chewy goodness of cookies. Perfect for any occasion, they are sure to impress friends and family. Plus, they are simple to make, allowing you to enjoy the best of both worlds in every bite!
How to Make Brookies
Ingredients
- 250 g dark chocolate (70%)
- 150 g butter (for brownies)
- 180 g sugar
- 4 eggs
- 150 g flour
- A generous pinch of fleur de sel
- 125 g butter (for cookies)
- 80 g dark brown sugar
- 40 g white sugar
- 1 egg
- 170 g flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 150 g chocolate chunks
Directions
- Melt the 150 g of butter with the 250 g of dark chocolate in a bowl. Stir every 30 seconds to prevent burning.
- Add the 180 g of sugar to the melted mixture, then beat in the 4 eggs in two batches for an even mix.
- Sift in the 150 g of flour and add a pinch of fleur de sel. Mix everything once more until combined.
- Grease and line a 20×20 cm baking pan. Pour the brownie mixture into this pan and place it in the refrigerator while you prepare the cookie dough.
- In another bowl, cream the 125 g of softened butter with 80 g of dark brown sugar and 40 g of white sugar using a spatula.
- Add 1 egg into the butter-sugar mixture and mix well. Then, incorporate the dry ingredients: 170 g of flour, 1 tsp of baking powder, and a pinch of salt.
- Fold in the 150 g of chocolate chunks. Chill the cookie dough in the fridge for at least 30 minutes.
- Spread the cookie dough evenly over the brownie base with your fingertips. Bake in a preheated oven at 175°C (350°F, fan-assisted) for 20 to 25 minutes.
- Allow the brookies to cool completely at room temperature before removing them from the pan and serving.
How to Serve Brookies
Cut the brookies into squares and serve them on a nice plate. They are perfect on their own or with a scoop of vanilla ice cream on the side. You can also dust them with powdered sugar for a nice presentation.
How to Store Brookies
Store any leftover brookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. You can also put them in the fridge to keep them fresh for longer.
Tips to Make Brookies
- For extra flavor, you can add a teaspoon of vanilla extract to either the brownie batter or the cookie dough.
- Make sure not to bake them too long; you want them to be soft and chewy, not dry.
- Let them cool before cutting to prevent them from falling apart.
Variation
You can customize these brookies by adding nuts, like walnuts or pecans, to the brownie mixture or using peanut butter chips instead of chocolate chunks in the cookie dough.
FAQs
1. Can I use milk chocolate instead of dark chocolate?
Yes, you can use milk chocolate for a sweeter flavor, but the texture may be different.
2. Can I freeze brookies?
Absolutely! Brookies can be frozen for up to 2 months. Just make sure they are packed well in an airtight container.
3. What if I don’t have fleur de sel?
Sea salt can be used as a substitute if you don’t have fleur de sel. Just use a pinch to enhance the flavors.