Description
A delightful combination of rich brownies and chewy chocolate chip cookies, Brown Butter Brookies deliver a symphony of flavors in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 14.5 tablespoons salted butter (206 grams)
- 3/4 cup packed brown sugar (163 grams)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar (156 grams)
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1.5 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled (390 grams)
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1.5 cups chocolate chips
- 3/4 cup salted butter, cut into cubes (170 grams before browning, 140 grams after)
- 4 ounces semi-sweet chocolate, chopped
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil (56 mL)
- 3/4 cup cocoa powder (63 grams)
- 3 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 large egg yolk, room temperature
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar (158 grams)
- 1.5 cups powdered sugar (174 grams)
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour (65 grams)
- Pinch of espresso powder (optional)
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- Flaky sea salt, optional
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350℉ (175℃). Spray a 9×13-inch metal pan with nonstick spray and line it with parchment paper.
- Melt the butter in a large bowl and whisk in the sugars. Add the eggs and vanilla, whisk until smooth.
- Incorporate the dry ingredients, then fold in the chocolate chips. Divide the dough in half and press one half into the prepared pan.
- Brown the butter in a saucepan until golden and nutty, about 3 to 6 minutes.
- Mix the browned butter with semi-sweet chocolate until melted, add vegetable oil and cocoa powder, and let cool slightly.
- Whisk eggs and granulated sugar until dissolved, then mix in powdered sugar, vanilla, and salt. Add the warm chocolate mixture and flour.
- Spread brownie batter on top of cookie dough, then dollop remaining cookie dough on the top.
- Bake for 38 to 44 minutes until the brownies are shiny and the edges are golden.
- Let cool in the pan for 1 to 2 hours before slicing. Sprinkle with flaky sea salt if desired.
Notes
Use high-quality butter for a deeper flavor. Watch the baking time closely as brookies continue to cook slightly after being removed from the oven.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 80mg