Easy Brookies (Semi-Homemade Recipe)
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This quick and easy Brookie Recipe is made in one bowl and with 2 simple store-bought ingredients. This semi-homemade recipe is the perfect combination of rich and fudgy brownies and soft and chewy chocolate chip cookies. Brookies are the ultimate dessert to enjoy your two favorite sweet treats in one!
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BROOKIE RECIPE
What do you do when you have a sweet tooth and craving a rich fudgy brownie and a classic chocolate chip cookie? You make Brookies, of course! Anything that’s part brownie and part cookie is my kind of treat!
The bottom layer is made with decadent brownies and it’s topped with a layer of cookie dough making the most irresistible dessert, ever! You can definitely sub for homemade brownies and cookies if you wish.
Brookies are perfect for all occasions, parties, and make fun birthday treats since we add rainbow sprinkles to the top of the brownies. Serve these semi-homemade brookies with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for the ultimate treat!
If you love cookie bars, be sure to check out my Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars, or my favorite holiday Gingerbread Bars, and these birthday cake flavored Funfetti Cake Mix Cookie Bars!
why you’ll love these brookies
KEY INGREDIENTS
- Boxed brownie mix: While this Brookie recipe calls for store-bought brownie mix, feel free to make homemade brownies from scratch or use your favorite box brownie recipe if you prefer. You’ll also need the ingredients on the box such as large eggs, oil and water.
- Pre-made chocolate chip cookie dough: Any pre-made chocolate chip cookie dough will work for this recipe. I also love using my homemade Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookie recipe for the topping when I have extra time.
- Sprinkles: This is totally optional but I love added rainbow sprinkles for fun. Switch up the sprinkle colors to celebrate different holidays and occasions.
HOW TO MAKE BROOKIES
Prepare pan: Preheat oven to 350F. Prepare a 9×13 baking dish with nonstick cooking spray or line with parchment paper. Set aside.
Make brownie layer: Make brownies according to directions and spread an even layer into prepared pan.
Make chocolate chip cookie layer: Using a medium cookie scoop, form 24 cookie dough balls from prepared dough and flatten with your hands to form a cookie dough layer. Place on top of brownie batter and add sprinkles.
Bake Brookies: Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the cookie dough is golden brown. Allow to cool for about 10 minutes prior to slicing into bars and serving. Enjoy!
brookie RECIPE VARIATIONS
- Add nuts: Pecans, walnuts, almonds, and peanuts add a nutty crunch.
- Chocolate chips: Mix in white chocolate chips, semi-sweet chocolate chips, or milk chocolate chip to. make extra chocolatey brownies.
- Toppings: Once cool, drizzle chocolate sauce or sweet caramel over the top. I like to add flaky sea salt too to enhance the flavors even more.
- Brownie Pie: Make in a cast-iron skillet and cut into triangular slices.
- Cookie dough: Swap the chocolate chip cookie dough and use different cookie doughs such as peanut butter cookie dough, white chocolate macadamia nut cookie dough, brownie cookie dough, or sugar cookie dough.
leftovers & storage
To Store: Store leftovers in an airtight container or wrap dish with plastic wrap and store at room temperature for 1 week.
To Freeze: Wrap cooled brownie with plastic wrap and then tightly with foil. You can also freeze each brownie square if you prefer and place in a freezer bag. Freeze for up to 3 months. To thaw, let the brownies sit out on the counter for a few hours.
FAQ
HOW DO I KNOW WHEN BROOKIES ARE DONE?
Because Brookies are two separate batters they need to bake for 30 minutes. When the cookies start to turn golden brown on top you will know they are done. Brookies may seem soft straight from the oven but will stiffen up and continue to cook as they cool.
You can also insert a toothpick into the middle of the brownie cookie bars. The batter should be slightly gooey but not wet when a toothpick is removed.
CAN I MAKE THESE IN A MINI MUFFIN PAN?
Of course! Brownie mix will still be prepared according to box directions. To assemble, see below:
- Grease or line muffin pan with paper liners
- Using a tablespoon or a small cookie scoop, measure out 1 tablespoon of brownie batter and place at bottom. Top brownie batter with 1 tablespoon of cookie dough.
- Smooth out cookie dough using a spoon or small palette knife
- Bake in preheated oven for 18 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow brookies to cool in pan for 10 minutes before transferring to wire rack to finish cooling.
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Brookie Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 box brownie mix plus ingredients to make brownies
- 1 16 oz. pre-made chocolate chip cookie dough preferably 24 cookies
- rainbow sprinkles optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly spray a 9×13-inch pan with nonstick cooking spray or line with parchment paper, set aside.
- Make the brownies according to package directions and spread evenly onto the prepared pan.
- Form 24 cookie dough balls and flatten with your hands. Place on top of the brownie batter and top with sprinkles. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the cookie dough is golden brown. Let cool for 10 minutes before slicing and serving. Enjoy as is or with a scoop of vanilla ice cream!
- Sprinkle flaky sea salt on top of the cookie dough for an extra delicious flavor! Salt and chocolate pair SO well together!
Notes
- Store brookies in an airtight container at room temperature for 1 week.
- Baked brookies can be frozen for up to 3 months. When ready to eat, thaw at room temperature prior to serving.
- You can make these in a mini muffin form. Directions are in the blog post.
This recipe was last updated July 24, 2024 to include additional photos and information. Originally posted December 22, 2021 By Kathryn Donangelo.
Desserts that are easy and delicious are what I need. This is perfect. Great for freezing too. That way I can have dessert ready all the time.
That is a great idea! 🙂
It is incredible how quickly you can make something like these brookis. They look absolutely stunning and are a great snack idea, that’s for sure!
Thank you, Elaine!
I’d never heard of Brookies before I saw your post. So glad I found it because they are delicious!
I’m so happy you found this recipe too! 🙂
I love brookies but I hate all the measuring and sifting required to make them. Your brookies recipe was so easy and satisfied my sweet tooth!
Thank you so much!
So delicious! I get the best of both worlds in every bite with the cookie and the brownie! I’m a chocolate lover so these went over AMAZINGLY well in my house! I’ll be making these on the regular! Great recipe – thank you!
Yay! I’m so glad you loved them, Amanda 🙂
These Brookies are fantastic and so easy! You get the best of both worlds a chocolate chip cookie and brownie are merged together . This is such a wonderful concept, the little bit of salt really balances the flavors. Thanks for a fantastic dessert.
You are so welcome Debbie! So happy you loved them 🙂 they are such a great combination of flavors!
I’m so glad I came across this recipe! Fortunately, I had two mixes of gluten-free brownies and cookies, so naturally, I had to give this recipe a try! It turned out amazing, and the family loved the brookies. I will definitely be making this again!
That’s so good to know you made these brookies with gluten-free brownie and cookie mix! Thanks for letting me know 🙂
This is my first time hearing the word brookie. The steps are so simple and the texture looks great. Thanks!
I hope you get a chance to make these treats, you will love them!
Two great tastes that go great together! What could be better than a brownie and a cookie in one bite?
It’s such a good combination! Thank you! 🙂
Easiest brookies ever! These absolutely hit the spot with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and some chocolate syrup on top! The only thing I did different was added nuts to ours. So good!
Thank you Amy! I love these brookies with ice cream too! 🙂
I haven’t tried this yet, but fixing to go make it now. Thanks for such a detail & clear instructions.