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freshly baked Brown Butter Brookies on tray

Easy Brown Butter Brookies You’ll Love

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These Easy Brown Butter Brookies are the ultimate dessert mashup — rich, fudgy brownies meet soft, chewy chocolate chip cookies, all with the nutty depth of brown butter. Perfect for parties, bake sales, or when you just can’t decide between a brownie or a cookie!

  • Total Time: ~1 hour
  • Yield: 16 squares 1x

Ingredients

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  • ½ cup brown sugar

  • ¼ cup white sugar

  • 1 large egg

  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour

  • ½ tsp baking soda

  • ½ tsp salt

  • ½ cup chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Make Brown Butter:

    • In a small saucepan, melt ½ cup butter over medium heat. Stir until golden brown with a nutty aroma. Let it cool slightly.

  2. Prepare Cookie Dough:

    • In a bowl, mix browned butter, brown sugar, and white sugar.

    • Add egg and vanilla, whisk until smooth.

    • Stir in flour, baking soda, and salt. Fold in chocolate chips. Set aside.

  3. Prepare Brownie Batter:

    • In another bowl, whisk melted butter and sugar.

    • Add eggs and vanilla, mix until glossy.

    • Stir in cocoa powder, flour, and salt. Fold in chocolate chunks.

  4. Assemble Brookies:

    • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment.

    • Spread the brownie batter evenly on the bottom.

    • Drop spoonfuls of cookie dough over the top, then gently spread.

  5. Bake:

    • Bake for 30–35 minutes, until the edges are set but the center is slightly gooey.

    • Cool for at least 20 minutes before slicing into squares.

Notes

  • Storage: Keep brookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days, or refrigerate for up to a week.

  • Freezing: Slice and freeze individually for up to 2 months. Warm in the microwave before serving.

  • Pan Size: An 8×8 pan gives thick brookies; use a 9×13 pan for thinner bars (reduce baking time slightly).

 

  • Texture Tip: For extra fudgy brownies, slightly underbake and let them set while cooling.

  • Author: chef agh
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30–35 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: baked
  • Cuisine: american
  • Diet: Vegetarian