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A Brookie is a delicious hybrid dessert that combines a brownie and a cookie into one treat! It’s often made by layering or swirled together brownie batter and cookie dough, creating the perfect balance of chewy and fudgy textures. Here’s a simple recipe for a Brookie:

Brookie Recipe

Ingredients:

For the Brownie Layer:

• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon baking powder

For the Cookie Layer:

• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup chocolate chips (or chunks)

Instructions:

1. Preheat the Oven:

   • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×9-inch baking dish or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.

2. Prepare the Brownie Layer:

   • In a medium bowl, whisk together the melted butter and granulated sugar until smooth.
   • Add the eggs one at a time, whisking well after each addition, then stir in the vanilla extract.
   • In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, salt, and baking powder.
   • Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and stir until just combined.
   • Pour the brownie batter into the prepared baking dish and spread it evenly.

3. Prepare the Cookie Layer:

   • In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
   • Add the egg and vanilla extract and beat until smooth.
   • In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
   • Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and mix until just combined.
   • Fold in the chocolate chips or chunks.

4. Assemble the Brookie:

   • Drop spoonfuls of the cookie dough on top of the brownie batter, spacing them out evenly.
   • Use a spatula to gently spread the cookie dough into an even layer (it doesn’t need to fully cover the brownie batter, some gaps are fine).
   • Use a knife or skewer to gently swirl the cookie dough into the brownie batter for a marbled effect.

5. Bake:

   • Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out mostly clean (a few crumbs are fine). The top should be golden brown and slightly cracked.
   • Let the Brookie cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before slicing into squares.

6. Serve:

   • Serve the Brookies warm or at room temperature. You can also top them with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an extra indulgent treat!

This Brookie is the perfect combination of a chewy cookie and a fudgy brownie. Whether you’re a cookie lover or a brownie fan, this dessert will satisfy both cravings! Enjoy!