🎉 Introduction
Why settle for one dessert when you can have two in one bite? That’s the magic of Brookies, also known as Brownie-Cookie Swirl Cookies. Imagine the gooey richness of a chocolate brownie combined with the buttery sweetness of a chocolate chip cookie—all baked into one irresistible treat.
Brookies are perfect for bake sales, parties, holiday platters, or just those days when you can’t decide between a cookie or a brownie. The textures complement each other beautifully: soft, chewy cookie dough swirled with dense, fudgy brownie batter.
This recipe keeps things simple but delivers bakery-level results. Get ready to impress your family and friends with these indulgent treats that disappear fast!
🧰 Equipment Needed
- Mixing bowls (large & medium)
- Measuring cups & spoons
- Whisk & spatula
- Electric mixer (optional)
- Baking sheet(s)
- Parchment paper or silicone baking mat
- Cooling rack
🛒 Ingredients
For the Brownie Batter:
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- ⅓ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ¼ tsp salt
For the Cookie Dough:
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1 cup chocolate chips
👩🍳 Directions
Step 1: Prepare the Brownie Batter
In a medium bowl, whisk together melted butter and sugar. Add eggs and vanilla, mixing until smooth. Stir in flour, cocoa powder, and salt until just combined. Set aside.
Step 2: Make the Cookie Dough
In a large bowl, beat softened butter with brown sugar and granulated sugar until creamy. Mix in the egg and vanilla extract. Add flour, baking soda, and salt, stirring until combined. Fold in chocolate chips.
Step 3: Preheat and Prep
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
Step 4: Assemble the Brookies
Scoop about 1 tablespoon of cookie dough and 1 tablespoon of brownie batter. Press them together gently to form one dough ball with half cookie and half brownie. Place on the baking sheet, leaving space between cookies.
Step 5: Bake
Bake for 10–12 minutes, until edges are set but centers are still soft.
Step 6: Cool and Serve
Let cookies cool on the sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack. Serve warm for gooey centers or cooled for chewy perfection.
🍽️ Servings & Timing
- Servings: About 24 brookies
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Baking Time: 12 minutes per batch
- Total Time: 35–40 minutes
🧊 Storage & Reheating
- Room Temperature: Store in an airtight container up to 5 days.
- Freezer (Dough): Freeze unbaked dough balls for up to 2 months. Bake from frozen, adding 2 minutes.
- Freezer (Baked): Freeze baked cookies for up to 2 months. Thaw and warm in microwave for 10–15 seconds.
🥄 Variations
- Peanut Butter Brookies: Add peanut butter chips or swirl peanut butter into the brownie batter.
- Nutty Brookies: Fold in chopped walnuts or pecans.
- Double Chocolate Brookies: Use dark chocolate chips in the cookie dough.
- Salted Caramel Brookies: Drizzle caramel sauce on top and sprinkle with flaky sea salt.
- Mini Brookies: Bake in a mini muffin pan for bite-sized treats.
❓ 10 FAQs
- Do I need to chill the dough before baking?
Not required, but chilling for 30 minutes helps control spreading. - Can I use a boxed brownie mix?
Yes, prepare as directed but use only half the batter. - Can I make them gluten-free?
Yes, use a 1:1 gluten-free flour substitute. - Why are my brookies flat?
Dough may have been too warm; try chilling before baking. - Can I use white chocolate chips?
Absolutely, they make a delicious twist. - How do I keep them soft?
Store with a slice of bread in the container to retain moisture. - Do I need special pans?
No, just standard baking sheets lined with parchment. - Can I make giant brookies?
Yes, use larger scoops and bake for 14–15 minutes. - Can I swirl the batters instead of half-and-half?
Yes, drop small scoops of each batter and swirl slightly with a toothpick. - What’s the best drink pairing?
A cold glass of milk, coffee, or hot cocoa pairs perfectly.
🏁 Conclusion
These Chocolate Chip Brownie Swirl Cookies (Brookies) are the ultimate dessert mashup—chewy cookies meet fudgy brownies in one bite. They’re fun to make, crowd-pleasing, and easy enough for beginner bakers.
Perfect for bake sales, holidays, or just curing your sweet tooth, these brookies will quickly become a go-to recipe in your kitchen. Bake a batch today, and watch them disappear faster than you can say “cookie or brownie?”
Best Chocolate Chip Brownie Swirl Cookies (Brookies) Recipe
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- In a medium bowl, whisk together melted butter and sugar. Add eggs and vanilla, mixing until smooth. Stir in flour, cocoa powder, and salt until just combined. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, beat softened butter with brown sugar and granulated sugar until creamy. Mix in the egg and vanilla extract. Add flour, baking soda, and salt, stirring until combined. Fold in chocolate chips.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
- Scoop about 1 tablespoon of cookie dough and 1 tablespoon of brownie batter. Press them together gently to form one dough ball with half cookie and half brownie. Place on the baking sheet, leaving space between cookies.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes, until edges are set but centers are still soft.
- Let cookies cool on the sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack. Serve warm for gooey centers or cooled for chewy perfection.
Notes
Not required, but chilling for 30 minutes helps control spreading. Can I use a boxed brownie mix?
Yes, prepare as directed but use only half the batter. Can I make them gluten-free?
Yes, use a 1:1 gluten-free flour substitute. Why are my brookies flat?
Dough may have been too warm; try chilling before baking. Can I use white chocolate chips?
Absolutely, they make a delicious twist. How do I keep them soft?
Store with a slice of bread in the container to retain moisture. Do I need special pans?
No, just standard baking sheets lined with parchment. Can I make giant brookies?
Yes, use larger scoops and bake for 14–15 minutes. Can I swirl the batters instead of half-and-half?
Yes, drop small scoops of each batter and swirl slightly with a toothpick. What’s the best drink pairing?
A cold glass of milk, coffee, or hot cocoa pairs perfectly. 🏁 Conclusion
These Chocolate Chip Brownie Swirl Cookies (Brookies) are the ultimate dessert mashup—chewy cookies meet fudgy brownies in one bite. They’re fun to make, crowd-pleasing, and easy enough for beginner bakers. Perfect for bake sales, holidays, or just curing your sweet tooth, these brookies will quickly become a go-to recipe in your kitchen. Bake a batch today, and watch them disappear faster than you can say “cookie or brownie?”
