Chocolate Chip Cookie Brownies Recipe — Gooey Chocolate & Cookies

Can’t decide between classic chocolate chip cookies and rich fudgy brownies? You don’t have to choose — these homemade chocolate chip cookie brownies, often called “brookies,” combine both favorites in one irresistible dessert.

closeup of chocolate chip cookie brownies

Cookies or brownies? That’s the question when a sweet craving hits. Do you want fudgy, chocolate-forward brownies or chewy chocolate chip cookies? With brookies, you get the best of both: tender cookie rounds baked right into a dense, chocolatey brownie base.

Buttery chocolate chip cookie dough nestled in homemade brownie batter is one of those brilliant ideas that feels like dessert perfection. The two components use many of the same pantry staples, and both the cookie dough and the brownie batter are quick one-bowl recipes — no mixer required.

Ingredients you’ll need
How to make chocolate chip cookie brownies
Recipe tips
More brownies and cookie bars to try
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“The compliments on this brownie were too many to list! 🙂” — Nancy

ingredients for chocolate chip cookie brownies

Ingredients you’ll need

Gather these basics before you begin (full recipe follows):

Butter (salted or unsalted)
Light or dark brown sugar
Granulated sugar
Eggs
Bittersweet or semi-sweet chocolate chips or chopped chocolate
All-purpose flour
Vanilla extract
Baking soda
Salt

How to make chocolate chip cookie brownies

Make the cookie dough. Stir melted butter with both sugars until smooth. Add the egg and the egg yolk one at a time, mixing after each until the mixture thickens and lightens. Stir in vanilla, then the dry ingredients, and fold in chocolate chips.
Make the brownie batter. Gently melt butter and chocolate together over low heat. Remove from heat and whisk in the sugar, then add the eggs one at a time. Stir in vanilla, then fold in the flour and salt until no streaks of flour remain.
Assemble in a 9×13-inch pan. Line the pan with parchment and spread brownie batter evenly across the bottom. Scoop rounded tablespoon-sized portions of cookie dough and press them slightly into the brownie batter. Sprinkle any reserved chocolate chips on top if desired.
Bake. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 35–45 minutes, until the cookie tops are golden and the brownie center is set to your liking.
Cool. Allow the brookies to cool completely so they set and slice cleanly. Cooling at room temperature takes an hour or more; chilling in the fridge speeds this to about 30 minutes.
Serve and enjoy. These bars are delicious warm with ice cream or cooled and neatly sliced — either way, they’re a crowd-pleaser.

baking tip: Line your pan with parchment paper overhang

For brownies, bars, and loaves, line the pan with parchment leaving a few inches of overhang on the sides. This prevents sticking and gives you a handy sling to lift the baked slab from the pan for easy, clean slicing. Let breads cool briefly before removing; let other desserts cool completely so they hold their shape when lifted.

Recipe tips

Use the same pan to melt butter for both doughs — fewer dishes and an easy workflow.
Portion the cookie dough with a tablespoon or a small cookie scoop to create uniform cookie rounds; you can also drop spoonfuls for a more rustic look.
Chocolate choice — bittersweet, semi-sweet, or dark chocolate all work. You can use the same chocolate for both the cookie dough and the brownie batter.
Adjust bake time to taste: bake closer to 35 minutes for very fudgy centers and chewy cookie bites; bake toward 45 minutes for firmer, more cake-like textures. Ovens vary, so watch for golden cookie tops and a set brownie center.
Serving temperature: Cool completely for tidy slices, or serve warm for gooey brookies with ice cream.
Storage: Store at room temperature for several days or freeze for longer storage.

More brownies and cookie bars to try

Classic Brownies
Whole Wheat Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars
Triple Fudge Brownies
Peanut Butter Swirl Brownies

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