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Classic Brown Butter Brookies Recipe

Classic Brown Butter Brookies Recipe
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These Classic Brown Butter Brookies combine rich, fudgy brownie batter with soft and chewy brown butter chocolate chip cookie dough, resulting in a decadent treat for chocolate lovers. Each bite offers melty chocolate chips, crisp edges, and a gooey center, best enjoyed warm with a glass of milk.

Ingredients

Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookie Layer:

  • 1/2 cup (113g) salted butter
  • 1/2 cup (115g) brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup (55g) granulated sugar
  • 1 egg, at room temperature
  • 1 tbsp (15ml) heavy cream, at room temperature (substitution: milk of choice)
  • 1 tsp (4g) vanilla extract
  • 1 cup + 6 tbsp (165g) all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp (3g) baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp (2g) baking powder
  • Pinch of salt
  • 3/4 cup (150g) chocolate chips of choice (semi-sweet)

Brown Butter Brownie Layer:

  • 1 cup (226g) salted butter
  • 1/2 cup + 2 tbsp (50g) unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 6oz dark chocolate chips or chopped chocolate
  • 2 tbsp (30ml) olive oil
  • 3 eggs, at room temperature
  • 3/4 cup (170g) brown sugar
  • 3/4 cup (165g) granulated sugar
  • 2 tsp (8g) vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup + 1 tbsp (68g) all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp (3g) salt
  • 3/4 cup (150g) chocolate chips of choice (dark and semi-sweet mix)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven and prepare the baking pan: Preheat oven to 350F. Grease and line an 8×8” or 9×9” baking pan with parchment paper.
  2. Brown the butter for the cookie dough: Brown 1/2 cup butter in a saucepan until golden. Set aside to cool. Repeat browning process for brownie layer.
  3. Continue with cookie dough: Whisk dry ingredients. Combine sugars, egg, vanilla, and cream. Mix in dry ingredients and chocolate chips. Chill.
  4. Continue with brownie batter: Whisk eggs, sugars, and vanilla. Combine with chocolate mixture. Fold in flour, salt, and chocolate chips.
  5. Assemble: Layer half of brownie batter, cookie dough discs, remaining brownie batter, and cookie dough on top in prepared pan.
  6. Bake, cool, and serve: Bake for 55-65 minutes. Cool, cut into squares, and serve with sea salt and milk.

Notes

  • For fudgier brookies, use 8×8” pan; for crispier, use 9×9”.
  • Adjust baking time based on desired texture.
  • Top with extra chocolate chips for added indulgence.

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