Name: Brown Butter Brookies Recipe
Prep time: 35 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 14.5 tbsp salted butter (206 grams); 3/4 cup dark brown sugar, packed (163 grams); 3/4 cup granulated sugar (156 grams); 2 large eggs, at room temperature; 1 and 1/2 tsp vanilla extract; 3 cups all-purpose flour, spooned & leveled or weighed out (390 grams); 1 tsp baking soda; 1 tsp baking powder; 1/2 tsp salt; 1 and 1/2 cups chocolate chips; 3/4 cup salted butter, cubed (170 grams before browning, 140 grams after); 4 ounces semi-sweet chocolate, chopped (Chocolate chips work, too); 1/4 cup vegetable oil (56 mL); 3/4 cup cocoa powder (63 grams); 3 large eggs, at room temperature; 1 large egg yolk, at room temperature; 3/4 cup granulated sugar (158 grams); 1 and 1/2 cups powdered sugar (174 grams); 2 tsp vanilla extract; 1/4 tsp salt; 1/2 cup all-purpose flour (65 grams); pinch of espresso powder (optional); 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

Description

Indulge in the ultimate dessert mashup with these Brown Butter Brookies! A decadent combination of chocolate chip cookies and fudgy brownies in one irresistible treat.

Ingredients

Units Scale

For the Chocolate Chip Cookies:

14.5 tbsp salted butter (206 grams)
3/4 cup dark brown sugar, packed (163 grams)
3/4 cup granulated sugar (156 grams)
2 large eggs, at room temperature
1 and 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
3 cups all-purpose flour, spooned & leveled or weighed out (390 grams)
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1 and 1/2 cups chocolate chips

For the Brownies:

3/4 cup salted butter, cubed (170 grams before browning, 140 grams after)
4 ounces semi-sweet chocolate, chopped (Chocolate chips work, too)
1/4 cup vegetable oil (56 mL)
3/4 cup cocoa powder (63 grams)
3 large eggs, at room temperature
1 large egg yolk, at room temperature
3/4 cup granulated sugar (158 grams)
1 and 1/2 cups powdered sugar (174 grams)
2 tsp vanilla extract
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 cup all-purpose flour (65 grams)
pinch of espresso powder (optional)
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

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Instructions

Preheat: Preheat your oven to 350℉. Spray a 9×13 metal pan with nonstick spray and line with parchment paper.
Make the Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough: Melt the butter and whisk in sugars. Add eggs and vanilla, then stir in dry ingredients and chocolate chips. Press half of the dough into the prepared pan.
Brown the Butter: Melt cubed butter in a saucepan until browned.
Make the Brownie Batter: Stir in chocolate until melted, then whisk in oil and cocoa powder. In a bowl, whisk eggs, sugars, and vanilla. Whisk in chocolate mixture, then fold in flour, espresso powder, and chocolate chips.
Assemble: Spread brownie batter in pan, layer with cookie dough, and top with remaining brownie batter. Add extra chocolate chips.
Bake: Bake for 38 to 44 minutes until golden. Cool before slicing.
Serve & Store: Sprinkle with flaky sea salt if desired. Store leftovers in an airtight container.

Notes

For best results, use high-quality chocolate for rich flavor.
Adjust sweetness to taste preference by reducing sugar slightly.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bar
Calories: 300
Sugar: 22g
Sodium: 180mg
Fat: 18g
Saturated Fat: 10g
Unsaturated Fat: 6g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 32g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 4g
Cholesterol: 65mg