Fudgy Chewy Browkies (Print Layout)
Decadent bars combining rich dark chocolate brownie base with chewy chocolate chip cookie topping for the ultimate dessert experience.
# What You Need:
→ Brownie Layer
01 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter
02 - 1 cup dark chocolate, chopped
03 - 3/4 cup granulated sugar
04 - 2 large eggs
05 - 1 tsp vanilla extract
06 - 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
07 - 1/4 tsp salt
→ Cookie Layer
08 - 6 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
09 - 1/3 cup brown sugar
10 - 1/4 cup granulated sugar
11 - 1 large egg yolk
12 - 1 tsp vanilla extract
13 - 3/4 cup plus 1 tbsp all-purpose flour
14 - 1/2 tsp baking soda
15 - 1/4 tsp salt
16 - 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
# Directions:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line an 8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy removal.
02 - In a heatproof bowl, melt butter and dark chocolate together over a pan of simmering water or in the microwave. Stir until smooth. Cool slightly.
03 - Whisk sugar into the chocolate mixture, then add eggs one at a time, followed by vanilla. Fold in flour and salt until just combined.
04 - Spread the brownie batter evenly into the prepared pan.
05 - In a medium bowl, cream softened butter with brown sugar and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
06 - Beat in egg yolk and vanilla extract until incorporated.
07 - Add flour, baking soda, and salt; mix until just combined. Fold in chocolate chips.
08 - Drop spoonfuls of cookie dough evenly over the brownie batter. Gently spread or swirl with a spatula for a marbled effect.
09 - Bake for 32-36 minutes, until the top is golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with moist crumbs.
10 - Cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before slicing into squares.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- You get the crackly, fudgy intensity of a brownie with the chewy, buttery comfort of cookie dough in every single bite
- The marble pattern creates these gorgeous swirls that make people think you spent hours on something deceptively simple
- These bars actually improve overnight, making them perfect for making ahead when you are hosting
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- Underbaking slightly is your friend here since the centers continue cooking as they cool and you want that fudgy texture
- Let these cool completely at room temperature before attempting to cut, or even refrigerate overnight for the cleanest squares
03 -
- Room temperature ingredients for the cookie layer are non-negotiable for that perfect texture
- A glass baking pan creates crispier edges while metal gives more even cooking throughout