Soft and chewy, quick and easy brookies recipe, homemade with simple ingredients. Made up of 2 layers: fudgy brownies and chocolate chip cookies. Starts off with brownie mix and store-bough pre-made chocolate chip cookie dough.
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Who likes cookies? Who likes brownies? Why not eat them both together? Take two of the most famous desserts and combine them into one delicious brownie cookie hybrid. They taste just as great as my Chocolate Pecan Pie Bars (No Corn Syrup) and these Cake Mix Cookie Bars.
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Key ingredients
- Brownie mix- You need the entire box for this recipe.
- Chocolate chip cookie dough- It's so easy with a pre-made option from the store.
Variations
- Make into cookies- Use a circle cutter to cut out circle pieces in the shape of a cookie.
- Add nuts and dried fruits- Such as almonds, peanuts, pecans, walnuts, pistachios, dried cranberries, apricots, or magoes.
- Add chocolate chips- Sprinkle ½ cup white or semisweet or milk or dark chocolate chips on top, prior to baking.
- Drizzle chocolate- Once they cool down, drizzle melted chocolate to create a beautiful design. You can also use this Easy Chocolate Ganache (2 Ingredients).
- Serve with ice cream- Vanilla ice cream tastes the best but you can use chocolate ice cream too.
- Add coconut- Mix in shredded coconut. You can add more or less depending on your personal preference. I like to use the unsweetened kind.
- Make it in a skillet- Use a large cast iron skillet instead of a pan and cut triangular slices.
- Airfryer option- Form dough into small disposable tins and place in the airfryer. Cook time may vary, but 8 minutes at 320 degrees F is a good start.
- Make it in cupcake pans/ muffin pans- This will turn them into the perfect bite-sized treat.
- Pour on some caramel- Like this delicious and easy Homemade Caramel Sauce.
- Dip in milk- Just dip them in milk, like you would with freshly baked cookies.
- Frost them- With Chocolate Ganache Frosting, Caramel Frosting, or German Chocolate Frosting.
How to make easy brookies recipe with brownie mix box?
1. Add wet ingredients in mixing bowl- This includes eggs, oil, water.
2. Mix- Until smooth.
3. Add the dry ingredients- This includes the dry brownie mix powder.
4. Mix- Until just combined. Don't over-mix.
5. Pour brownie batter- In lined baking pan.
6. Spread batter evenly- With a rubber spatula.
7. Top with raw cookie dough- You can drop spoonfuls on top of the batter or roll dough between two sheets of wax paper and place that on top of the brownie layer.
8. Bake- Until an inserted toothpick in the center comes out with a few crumbs. Loosen the edges with an offset spatula. Cut slices and enjoy.
Tips and techniques
- Do you serve them warm or cold? This is a personal preference. I like them warm when they are ooey gooey. You can also reheat in the microwave for about 5-10 seconds.
- How to know these bars are done baking? Insert a toothpick in the center and if it comes out with some moist crumbs, they are ready. It should not come out dripping with batter though.
- Line pan with aluminum foil- That's because it makes it easy to remove bars and prevents the bars from sticking to the pan.
- Don't over- bake- Because that will make these bars very dry and crumbly.
- Preheat the oven- Always be sure that your oven is preheated to the correct temperature before putting the bars in. Otherwise they will not cook well.
- Use a sharp, clean knife- to make nice and even square slices.
- Spread cookie dough evenly- Whether you use your hands or the rolling pin method, because you want a pretty even amount in each bite.
- Cool completely- Before you cut slices and serve, because it will cut better. Plus, you can add frosting or other decorations and goodies on the top only after it has cooled.
Recipe FAQs
There is not really much of difference between the two of them. Each recipe has their own spin, but they typically consist of brownie batter and cookie dough. Supposedly, people in England call them "crownies."
The baking temperature was not correct. Another reason could be they were not baked long enough and removed from the oven too quickly.
I have used Pillsbury, Duncan Hines, and Betty Crocker successfully.
Storage
- Room temperature- These can be left at room temperature in a container for 2-3 days.
- Refrigerate- Store in a sealed container for up to 5 days. You can warm them back up in the microwave for about 15 seconds
- Freeze- Once they cool down, freeze them in an airtight container for up to 1 month. Let them thaw at room temperature and then, dig in.
- Make ahead- These can be made in advance if kept in a sealed container in the fridge up to 5 days or in the freezer for up to 1 month.
More brownies and bars recipes
- Chocolate Mint Brownies
- Chocolate Oatmeal Bars (Crumb Bars)
- Snickerdoodle Bars (Soft and Chewy)
- Rice Krispie Treats
- Fudgy Brownies with Crackly Tops
Recipe
Easy Brookies
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Ingredients
- 1 box Brownie mix
- 1 package Chocolate chip cookie dough Pre-made
Instructions
- Prepare brownie batter, according to box instructions.
- Spread batter evenly in a 9 inch square pan, lined with aluminum foil and sprayed with oil.
- For the cookie layer, you have 2 options:Option 1: Roll out the cookie dough between 2 sheets of wax paper. It should be approximately the same size as your pan. Gently place the cookie dough layer on top of the brownie layer. Don't press it down.Option 2: Instead of rolling out the dough, scoop out spoonfuls of the cookie dough and flatten it with your hands and piece it together on top of the brownie batter.
- Bake at 350 degrees F for 25-30 minutes or until top is golden brown and an inserted toothpick in the center comes out with a few sticky crumbs.
- Allow it to cool down completely.
- Then, use a sharp knife to cut slices. Enjoy!
Notes
- You will know the bars are ready and baked when you insert a toothpick in the center and it comes out with some moist crumbs.
- Try some of these add-ins the brownie batter: Chopped nuts, roughly chopped Oreos and candy bars, chocolate chips.
- You must allow this dessert to cool completely before slicing or else it will fall apart and you will end up with a mess.
- Top it off with frosting if you like, to make this treat even more indulgent.
- Read additional tips and variations above.
- Leftovers can be stored in a sealed container in the fridge for up to 5 days. Heat them in the microwave for 15 seconds to make them soft and chewy again.
Nutrition
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