Description
Brookie Bars combine the rich flavors of brownies and cookies in one delightful treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 4 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups chocolate chips
- 1 cup brown sugar for cookie layer
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar for cookie layer
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened for cookie layer
- 2 large eggs for cookie layer
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract for cookie layer
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour for cookie layer
- 1 teaspoon baking soda for cookie layer
- 1/2 teaspoon salt for cookie layer
- 2 cups chocolate chips for cookie layer
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare a 9×13 inch baking pan by greasing it or lining it with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar for the brownie layer until smooth.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in the chocolate chips for the brownie layer.
- In another bowl, repeat the creaming process with the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar for the cookie layer.
- Add the eggs and vanilla extract, mixing until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt for the cookie layer. Gradually combine with the wet mixture, then fold in the chocolate chips.
- Spread the brownie batter into the prepared pan, followed by the cookie batter on top.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
- Let cool in the pan before cutting into bars.
Notes
- For a more intense chocolate flavor, use dark chocolate cocoa powder.
- You can add nuts or additional flavorings like espresso powder for variation.
- Serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an enhanced dessert experience.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Brookie Bars, Brownie Cookie Bars, Dessert Recipe