Fudgy Chewy Browkies (Print version)
Rich dark chocolate brownie layered with chocolate chip cookie dough creates these indulgent fudgy-chewy dessert bars.
# What you'll 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 teaspoon vanilla extract
06 - 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
07 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
→ Cookie Layer
08 - 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
09 - 1/3 cup brown sugar
10 - 1/4 cup granulated sugar
11 - 1 large egg yolk
12 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
13 - 3/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
14 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
15 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
16 - 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
# Method:
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 and 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, creating a smooth base layer.
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 fully incorporated into the creamed mixture.
07 - Add flour, baking soda, and salt; mix until just combined. Fold in chocolate chips evenly.
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 to 36 minutes, or 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 for clean cuts.
# Expert advice:
01 -
- You get two beloved desserts in every single bite, with the fudgy richness of brownies meeting the chewy comfort of chocolate chip cookies
- The marbled swirl looks impressive but takes almost no extra effort than making a regular batch of brownies
- These bars stay perfectly moist for days, making them ideal for sharing at potlucks or keeping all to yourself
02 -
- Slightly underbaking these is the secret to their fudgy chewy texture, so pull them out when moist crumbs still cling to a toothpick
- Cooling them completely, ideally overnight, makes cutting cleaner and the flavors develop beautifully
- Room temperature ingredients prevent the layers from separating and ensure even baking
03 -
- Letting the melted chocolate cool slightly prevents the eggs from scrambling when you mix them in
- Chilling the dough for 10 minutes before swirling helps the layers stay distinct