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Brown Butter Brookies


  • Author: emily
  • Total Time: 64 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A delicious layer of chewy chocolate chip cookie dough and rich brownie batter, enhanced by the nutty aroma of brown butter.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 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 (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
  • 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

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 metal pan.
  2. Make the Cookie Dough: Melt 14.5 tablespoons of salted butter in a large mixing bowl. Whisk in dark brown sugar and granulated sugar until smooth, then beat in eggs and vanilla extract.
  3. Stir in flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt, then fold in chocolate chips.
  4. Press half of the cookie dough into the prepared pan.
  5. Brown the Butter: In a saucepan, melt cubed butter over medium heat until deep golden and nutty.
  6. In another bowl, combine eggs, egg yolk, and sugar, whisking until smooth. Mix in cooled chocolate mixture.
  7. Fold in flour, espresso powder, and remaining chocolate chips.
  8. Spread more than half of the brownie batter over cookie layer. Layer remaining cookie dough, then brownie batter on top.
  9. Bake for 38-44 minutes until golden; a toothpick should come out with moist crumbs.
  10. Let cool in pan for 1-2 hours before cutting into bars and serving.

Notes

Chill the cookie dough before assembly for thicker cookies. Sprinkle flaky sea salt on top for added flavor.

  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 44 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bar
  • Calories: 360
  • Sugar: 28g
  • Sodium: 300mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 8g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 48g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 60mg

Keywords: brownies, cookies, dessert, chocolate, baking