These brookies cookies are the combination of a brownie crinkle cookie and a chewy chocolate chip cookie. Together they create the best mix of flavor and texture without having to chose between a brownie and a cookie!
Brookies cookies are not only named after me, but they're my dream cookie combining my top two favorite treats: brownies and chocolate chip cookies. I used an actual brownie cookie batter instead of a chocolate cookie dough and then a slight variation of my chocolate chip cookies to create this perfect crispy edge and chewy center cookie.
For more fun cookie recipes, try my cinnamon roll cookies or my biscoff cookie butter cookies.
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Why You Will Love These Cookies
- Brownie/Cookie: The best of both worlds!!
- Freeze well: You can easily freeze the cookie dough or the actual cookies.
- No chill time: You don't need to prep these ahead and chill the dough.
Ingredient Notes
Full ingredient measurements and instructions can be found in the recipe card below.
- Butter: I use salted butter for all my baking, but unsalted works fine too.
- Sugars: You will use both granulated and brown sugar in both of the doughs for these cookies.
- Cocoa Powder: I used a dutch process cocoa powder that gives a richer cocoa flavor.
- Chocolate: You will melt chocolate for the brownie batter and use chips for the cookie dough. Use which ever you prefer or have on hand.
- Flaked Salt: A necessary topping to all of my cookies!
Step by Step Instructions
- Step 1: You'll make the brownie cookie batter first. Start by melting the butter and chocolate together in the microwave. I start with 30 seconds and then stir, continue in 15 second intervals until melted.
- Step 2: Whisk together the baking powder, salt, flour and cocoa powder. Set aside.
- Step 3: In a medium mixing bowl, mix together the melted butter chocolate with both sugars, eggs and vanilla until lighter in color and all combined.
- Step 4: Mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients. Set aside while you make the chocolate chip cookie dough.
- Step 5: In another medium bowl whisk together melted butter and both sugars. Add in the egg and vanilla and mix until combined.
- Step 6: Stir in the salt, baking soda and flour. Fold in the chocolate chips.
- Step 7: Using a ¼ cup cookie scoop, scoop about ⅓ of the chocolate chip cookie dough into the bottom of the cookie scoop.
- Step 8: Fill the rest of the cookie scoop with the brownie dough.
- Step 9: Place 4 cookie balls onto the parchment lined cookie sheet. You don't want to bake more than 4 at a time because the cookies will spread.
- Step 10: Bake for 11-13 minutes, or until a light golden brown. As soon as you pull them out of the oven sprinkle with flaked salt. Allow to cool.
Expert Baking Tips
- Depending on how you scoop the dough you might need to vary the ratio of cookie and brownie dough.
- I like using a mix of semi-sweet and milk chocolate for the brownie cookie batter. If you prefer a richer cookie use all semi-sweet or dark, and if you prefer a sweeter chocolate you can use all milk chocolate.
- The brownie dough will seem wet/sticky, but that is how it's supposed to be.
- I have given both cups and grams as measurements. Grams will be more precise, especially when measuring flour. If you don’t have a kitchen scale, no problem! Just lightly spoon flour into your measuring cup to insure its not packed in there. Light and fluffy is the key.
FAQ
Can I make the chocolate chip cookie dough first?
I would suggest starting with the brownie dough so it has more time to sit and absorb some of the moisture.
Can these be made gluten free?
Yes, you can sub in a gluten free 1:1 ratio flour where I call for all-purpose flour.
Can I make just the brownie dough for a brownie cookie?
Yes, the brownie batter is the same dough used in my brownie crinkle cookies.
Storing & Freezing
Brookies cookies will remain fresh if stored in an airtight container at room temperature for 2-3 days.
You can freeze your cookies in an airtight container for 2-3 months with them remaining fresh. You can also freeze the cookie dough balls if you would like to bake them one at a time.
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Brookies Cookies
These brookies cookies are the combination of a brownie crinkle cookie and a chewy chocolate chip cookie. Together they create the best mix of flavor and texture without having to chose between a brownie and a cookie!
Ingredients
Brownie Cookie:
- ½ cup (113.5 g) salted butter
- 1 cup (180 g) chocolate chips I like to use ½ milk and ½ semi sweet
- ¾ cup (150 g) granulated sugar
- ¼ cup (55 g) brown sugar
- 2 large eggs room temperature
- 1 tablespoon vanilla
- ¼ cup (21.5 g) cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon (0.5 teaspoon) salt
- 1¼ cups (170 g) all-purpose flour
Chocolate Chip Cookie:
- ½ cup (113.5 g) salted butter melted
- ½ cup (110 g) brown sugar
- ⅓ cup (66.67 g) granulated sugar
- 1 large egg room temperature
- 2 teaspoons vanilla
- ½ teaspoon (0.5 teaspoon) baking soda
- ½ teaspoon (0.5 teaspoon) salt
- 1⅓ cups (186 g) all-purpose flour
- 1 cup (180 g) chocolate chips
- flaked sea salt for topping if desired.
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 F. Line baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside.
- You'll make the brownie cookie batter first. Start by melting the butter and chocolate together in the microwave. I start with 30 seconds and then stir, continue in 15 second intervals until melted.
- Whisk together the baking powder, salt, flour and cocoa powder. Set aside.
- In a medium mixing bowl, mix together the melted butter chocolate with both sugars, eggs and vanilla until lighter in color and all combined.
- Mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients. Set aside while you make the chocolate chip cookie dough.
- In another medium bowl whisk together melted butter and both sugars. Add in the egg and vanilla and mix until combined.
- Stir in the salt, baking soda and flour. Fold in the chocolate chips.
- Using a ¼ cup cookie scoop, scoop about ⅓ of the chocolate chip cookie dough into the bottom of the cookie scoop.
- Fill the rest of the cookie scoop with the brownie dough.
- Place 4 cookie balls onto the parchment lined cookie sheet. You don't want to bake more than 4 at a time because the cookies will spread.
- Bake for 11-13 minutes, or until a light golden brown. As soon as you pull them out of the oven sprinkle with flaked salt. Allow to cool.
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Notes
I like using a mix of semi-sweet and milk chocolate for the brownie cookie batter. If you prefer a richer cookie use all semi-sweet or dark, and if you prefer a sweeter chocolate you can use all milk chocolate.
The brownie dough will seem wet/sticky, but that is how it's supposed to be.
Depending on how you scoop the dough you might need to vary the ratio of cookie and brownie dough.
I have given both cups and grams as measurements. Grams will be more precise, especially when measuring flour. If you don’t have a kitchen scale, no problem! Just lightly spoon flour into your measuring cup to insure its not packed in there. Light and fluffy is the key.
Nutrition
Calories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 44gProtein: 3gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.4gCholesterol: 52mgSodium: 252mgPotassium: 111mgFiber: 1gSugar: 29gVitamin A: 324IUCalcium: 42mgIron: 1mg
Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!
Sandy
These cookies are a great combo of two of my favorite things! Brilliant idea and such a good chewy cookie! Wow!!
Worth the extra steps!
Alvy
delicious! Made a big batch for a party and they were DEVOURED
Katie H
These are SO yummy! My daughters and I made them together. Best combo of two of my favorite sweet treats.
Janee
Love that this cookie is the best of both worlds!! Delicious
Brooklyn
These are really good and fun to make. Two of my favorite desserts in one. I probably prefer them separate, but a fun different cookie!
Lonna
So so good! Our son really loved these…we did too! Great combo and they are so pretty!
Pam Mercer
Wow!! These are amazing Brooke!!
Dori C
Great combo cookie and change from the original choc chip! You have outdone yourself with this one!
Karolyn
Delicious
Melissa Williams
I always make your chocolate chip cookies and people ask for the recipe. This is a fun twist. Love the crispy edges
Jennifer King
These were such a win! I combined both kids favorites and they were a fast hit! So yummy!!
Pam Mercer
Forgot to add to my first comment that the combo in tastes and textures are perfect together !
Christin
These were a crowd favorite! Worth the extra steps and perfect with ice cream.
Lynzee
not only a delicious combo, but beautiful as well.
Stephanie Wright
So good!
Maggie
These are SO good! I love how they are the best of both worlds.
Erin m.
These are huge and delicious! Easy recipe and didn't take as long as I thought it would to make them!
Katie B.
You can’t go wrong with these! Best of both worlds and a definite crowd pleaser. We like them slightly warmed to melt the brownie. So ooey gooey and delicious 😋
Heidi Murphy
Love these! Made them twice already. Huge crowd pleaser.
Kelly
These are delicious...they came together really quickly and are well worth the extra clean up!
Adrienne
I love how quick and easy these are to make and no chilling time means you can make them anytime. Two of my favorites in one! And they are delicious!
Callie
What could be better? Brownie and cookie? Made these a couple weeks ago for an event and going to make them again for a birthday! I always come to Salted Sweets when I am looking for a treat!
Elisa Tod
Absolutely delicious! And not super hard to make, either! Definitely one of my favourites from her now!
Elisa M.
When you need to decide between brownies and cookies, this is a top rate choice! No need to decide… Have both at once! These are so delicious! Thanks, Brooke!
Ashley Poynor
The Brookie Cookie was a hit! These were fun to make and delicious to enjoy 🙂
andrea
These truly are a combo of a brownie and cookie with the brownie portion being softer than a cookie. We loved the combo of 2 desserts in one. As always Brooke's recipes are easy to follow, which makes everything turn out just right. Will definitely be making these again.
Joan
Great flavor combination. Worth a little extra effort to make the two doughs!
Giada S
The perfect mix of fudgy brownie and chewy chocolate chip cookie in one bite. Super easy to make. Totally obsessed — saving this recipe forever!
Giada
The perfect mix of fudgy brownie and chewy chocolate chip cookie in one bite. Super easy to make. Totally obsessed — saving this recipe forever!
Rachel
Really liked these. I have never had this kind of cookie before so I was pleasantly surprised at how much I enjoyed it. Everyone I shared them with also liked them. Will be making again!
Abigail G
These cookies are divine, the best pairing of two delicious bakes! I will most definitely be making them again!
Shauna Phillips
These were so delicious and a fun change from a normal chocolate chip cookie.
Kaitlyn
So tasty, and the cookies are so pretty!
Betsy
5 stars!
Used mini chocolate chips in the cookie portion 🔥