Irresistible Brown Butter Brookies for Your Next Sweet Craving

Brown Butter Brookies are a delicious fusion of gooey brownies and chewy chocolate chip cookies, perfect for sweet cravings.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 30

Cooling Time 1

Total Time 1 40

Servings: 16 slices

Course: Desserts

Cuisine: American

Calories: 200

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Cookie Layer

1 cup unsalted butter Enhances richness; use salted if needed, just reduce added salt.
3/4 cup granulated sugar Provides essential sweetness; no substitute available for best results.
3/4 cup light brown sugar Adds moisture; dark brown sugar is a great alternative.
1 large egg Binds ingredients; substitute with a flax egg for vegan option.
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour Essential for structure; swap with gluten-free flour if needed.
1 cup chocolate chips Burst of chocolate flavor; use chunks or different types as desired.

For the Brownie Layer

4 oz bittersweet chocolate Intensifies chocolate experience; semi-sweet can replace if preferred.
1/2 cup unsalted butter Contributes richness; same salted butter can be used as in cookie layer.
1/2 cup granulated sugar Same amount used in the cookie layer for consistency.
1 large egg Essential binder; replace with a flax egg for vegan.
1/2 cup all-purpose flour Similar structure purpose as in cookie layer.

For Additional Flavor

nuts (optional) Chopped nuts can add crunch and flavor contrast.
chocolate variants (optional) Consider adding milk or white chocolate for variety.

Equipment

light-colored saucepan
Mixing bowl
Heat-proof bowl
Oven
8x8 in pan

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions

Brown the Butter: Melt 1 cup of unsalted butter over medium heat, stirring constantly for about 5-7 minutes until golden brown and nutty aroma develops. Cool in fridge for about 1 hour.
Prepare Cookie Dough: Combine cooled brown butter with 3/4 cup granulated sugar and 3/4 cup light brown sugar until creamy. Add 1 large egg and mix. Gradually sift in 1 1/2 cups flour and finally mix in 1 cup chocolate chips.
Prepare Brownie Batter: Melt 4 oz bittersweet chocolate with 1/2 cup unsalted butter. Once smooth, whisk in 1/2 cup sugar and 1 large egg, then fold in 1/2 cup flour until just incorporated.
Layer in Pan: Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease an 8x8 in pan. Spread 1/3 of brownie batter in pan, dollop cookie dough, alternate layers until all is used.
Bake: Bake for 25-30 minutes. Look for golden edges and soft center; tent edges with foil if they brown too quickly.
Cool: Let brookies cool in pan for at least 10 minutes, then cool completely for slicing.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 2gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 15mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Brown Butter Brookies bring together the best of both brownies and cookies in a single delightful treat. Adjust sugars for personal taste and feel free to experiment with mix-ins.

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