Meet the best of both dessert worlds: Brownie Cookies (aka Brookies)! These irresistible treats combine fudgy, chocolatey brownie dough with soft and chewy chocolate chip cookie dough—all baked into one gooey, golden, and glorious cookie. One bite and you’ll be hooked!
Why You Will Love This Recipe
- Combines two classic favorites.
- Soft, chewy, and rich with chocolate.
- Eye-catching and crowd-pleasing.
- Easy to prep and fun to make.
- Perfect for sharing or gifting.
THE BEST Brownie Chocolate Chip Cookies
When you can’t decide between a brownie and a cookie, why not have both? These Brownie Cookies—lovingly dubbed “Brookies”—are the ultimate mashup dessert that’s sure to win hearts and satisfy cravings.
The brownie half is deep, dark, and delightfully fudgy. It has all the richness and chew you expect from a perfect brownie, with a shiny top and soft, chocolaty middle. The cookie half is soft and chewy with golden edges and packed with melty chocolate chips. Together? Magic.
These are not just any cookies. They’re indulgent, bakery-style cookies with a split personality—in the best way. Whether you’re team brownie or team cookie, you’ll be all in on team brookie.
Brookies are a dessert-lover’s dream and surprisingly easy to make. You make two doughs: one brownie batter and one cookie dough. Then you roll a little of each together, press gently, and bake. That’s it. No fancy shaping or layering required.
They bake up golden, slightly crisp on the edges, and soft in the center. The sea salt sprinkled on top? Chef’s kiss. It brings out all the chocolatey notes and gives the perfect finish.
Serve these at parties, tuck them into lunchboxes, or wrap a few in parchment and give them as gifts. They’re especially great for bake sales, game nights, or just keeping a stash in the freezer for when chocolate cravings strike.
Whether you eat them warm from the oven or cooled with a glass of milk, Brookies deliver that comforting, homemade taste we all crave.
Let’s get into this cookie-brownie fusion and bake up some serious deliciousness.
Servings: 18 cookies
Time:
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Bake Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
Ingredients
Brownie Dough:
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) melted butter
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
Cookie Dough:
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, softened
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1 cup chocolate chips
Topping:
- Flaky sea salt, for sprinkling
Instructions
- Prep Oven: Preheat to 350°F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Make Brownie Dough: In a large bowl, whisk together melted butter, sugar, and cocoa powder. Add eggs and vanilla; whisk until glossy. Stir in flour and salt until just combined. Chill while you make the cookie dough.
- Make Cookie Dough: In another bowl, beat softened butter with brown and granulated sugars until light and fluffy. Add egg and vanilla; beat until combined. Mix in flour, baking soda, and salt. Fold in chocolate chips.
- Form Brookies: Scoop 1 tablespoon of each dough. Roll separately, then gently press together into a ball. Repeat with remaining dough.
- Bake: Place dough balls 2 inches apart on prepared sheets. Slightly flatten each one and sprinkle with sea salt.
- Bake Time: Bake for 10–11 minutes, or until edges are set and centers look just slightly underdone. Let cool on pan 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
Tips
- Don’t overbake! Slightly underdone centers yield perfect chewiness.
- Use a cookie scoop for even portions.
- Try chilling the dough balls before baking for a thicker cookie.
- Store in an airtight container for 4–5 days or freeze up to 2 months.
THE BEST Brownie Cookies
Ingredients
Brownie Dough:
- 1/2 cup 1 stick melted butter
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
Cookie Dough:
- 1/2 cup 1 stick butter, softened
- 1/2 cup brown sugar packed
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1 cup chocolate chips
Topping:
- Flaky sea salt for sprinkling
Instructions
- Prep Oven: Preheat to 350°F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Make Brownie Dough: In a large bowl, whisk together melted butter, sugar, and cocoa powder. Add eggs and vanilla; whisk until glossy. Stir in flour and salt until just combined. Chill while you make the cookie dough.
- Make Cookie Dough: In another bowl, beat softened butter with brown and granulated sugars until light and fluffy. Add egg and vanilla; beat until combined. Mix in flour, baking soda, and salt. Fold in chocolate chips.
- Form Brookies: Scoop 1 tablespoon of each dough. Roll separately, then gently press together into a ball. Repeat with remaining dough.
- Bake: Place dough balls 2 inches apart on prepared sheets. Slightly flatten each one and sprinkle with sea salt.
- Bake Time: Bake for 10–11 minutes, or until edges are set and centers look just slightly underdone. Let cool on pan 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
Notes
- Don’t overbake! Slightly underdone centers yield perfect chewiness.
- Use a cookie scoop for even portions.
- Try chilling the dough balls before baking for a thicker cookie.
- Store in an airtight container for 4–5 days or freeze up to 2 months.
