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brookies cookies Stack of thick half chocolate and half vanilla chocolate chip cookies on a white plate, with a glass bottle of milk in the background.

Brookies Cookies

A dreamy mashup of soft chocolate chip cookies and rich Brookies Cookies baked together into one irresistible treat.
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Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Keyword: brookies, brownie cookies, chocolate chip cookies, dessert mashup
Prep Time: 40 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Chill Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 52 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Calories: 280kcal
Cost: 12$

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour spooned and leveled for accurate measuring
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda fresh for proper rise
  • ¼ teaspoon flaky sea salt can substitute fine salt if needed
  • ½ cup unsalted butter softened to room temperature
  • ½ cup dark brown sugar packed for moisture and flavor
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar adds sweetness and structure
  • 2 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract pure for best flavor
  • 1 large egg room temperature for smooth mixing
  • ¾ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips regular size or chunks
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter melted and slightly cooled
  • ½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips used for melting into batter
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour measured correctly to avoid dryness
  • 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder natural cocoa recommended
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda evenly mixed for lift
  • ¼ teaspoon salt balances sweetness
  • ½ cup dark brown sugar packed tightly
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar for balanced sweetness
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract pure extract preferred
  • 1 large egg room temperature for emulsifying
  • 1 large egg yolk adds richness and chew
  • ¾ cup milk chocolate chips for creamy chocolate bites

Instructions

  • Whisk the flour, baking soda, and salt together in a medium bowl and set aside.
  • Beat the softened butter until smooth, then add both sugars and vanilla and mix until light and fluffy.
  • Mix in the egg until fully incorporated. Gently fold in the dry ingredients until barely combined, then fold in the chocolate chips.
    Vanilla chocolate chip cookie dough in a white bowl with a metal scoop lifting a portion of dough.
  • Cover the bowl and refrigerate the cookie dough for one hour to firm up.
  • Melt the butter and chocolate together in a small saucepan over medium heat, stirring constantly until smooth, then remove from heat.
  • Whisk the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt together in a separate bowl and set aside.
  • Whisk the sugars and vanilla into the melted chocolate mixture until smooth, then beat in the egg and egg yolk until fully blended.
  • Fold the dry ingredients into the chocolate mixture just until combined, then fold in the chocolate chips.
    Rich chocolate cookie dough with chocolate chips in a white bowl, scooped with a metal cookie scoop.
  • Preheat the oven to 350°F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • Scoop portions of chocolate chip dough onto the baking sheets, spacing them evenly apart.
  • Scoop brownie dough portions directly next to each cookie dough portion.
    Raw half chocolate and half vanilla cookie dough balls with chocolate chips arranged on parchment paper before baking.
  • Gently press the two doughs together so they adhere without gaps.
  • Bake until the edges are set but centers remain soft, then cool briefly on the pan before transferring to a rack.
    Top view of freshly baked half chocolate half vanilla chocolate chip cookies cooling on crinkled parchment paper.

Notes

These cookies bake up with crisp edges and gooey centers, making them impossible to resist. The contrast between the golden cookie dough and the fudgy brownie side makes every bite nostalgic and indulgent.

Nutrition

Serving: 75g | Calories: 280kcal (14%) | Carbohydrates: 34g (11%) | Protein: 4g (8%) | Fat: 14g (22%) | Saturated Fat: 8g (50%) | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 45mg (15%) | Sodium: 160mg (7%) | Potassium: 120mg (3%) | Fiber: 2g (8%) | Sugar: 20g (22%) | Vitamin A: 6IU | Calcium: 4mg | Iron: 8mg (44%)
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