My Viral Brown Butter Brookies
My Viral Brown Butter Brookies
Ingredients
For the Brown Butter
- 1 cup unsalted butter
For the Cookie Dough
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 1 egg, large
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
For the Brownie Batter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 2 eggs, large
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
For Assembly
- 4 ounces semi-sweet or milk chocolate bars, chopped
Instructions
- 1
Brown the butter: In a medium saucepan, melt the 1 cup of unsalted butter over medium heat. Continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until the butter turns a golden brown color and nutty aroma. Be careful not to burn it. Immediately pour the browned butter into a heatproof bowl and let it cool slightly, about 10 minutes.
⏱️ 15 min
- 2
Preheat your oven to 350°F. Line a 9x13 inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on the sides to easily lift the brookies out later.
⏱️ 2 min•🌡️ 350
- 3
Prepare the cookie dough: In a large mixing bowl, combine 1/2 cup granulated sugar and 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar. Add 1/2 cup of the slightly cooled brown butter (reserve the other 1/2 cup for the brownie batter). Cream together with a whisk or electric mixer until light and fluffy.
⏱️ 5 min
- 4
Whisk the large egg in a small separate bowl until combined, then add it to the butter and sugar mixture. Stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Mix until well combined and smooth.
⏱️ 3 min
- 5
In a separate bowl, whisk together 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon baking soda. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Fold in 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips with a spatula until evenly distributed. Set aside.
⏱️ 5 min
- 6
Prepare the brownie batter: In another large mixing bowl, combine 1 cup granulated sugar, 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar, the remaining 1/2 cup of cooled brown butter, 2 large eggs, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Whisk until smooth and well combined.
⏱️ 5 min
- 7
In a separate bowl, whisk together 3/4 cup all-purpose flour, 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, 1/2 teaspoon baking powder, and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing with a spatula until a smooth, dark brown brownie batter is formed. Be careful not to overmix.
⏱️ 5 min
- 8
Assemble the brookies: Pour the brownie batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it evenly to form the bottom layer.
⏱️ 2 min
- 9
Take spoonfuls of the prepared cookie dough and dollop them randomly over the top of the brownie batter, covering most of the surface. Gently press them down slightly.
⏱️ 3 min
- 10
Place the chopped semi-sweet or milk chocolate bar pieces on top of the cookie dough dollops.
⏱️ 2 min
- 11
Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the edges are set and the cookie layer is golden brown. A toothpick inserted into the brownie layer should come out with moist crumbs, not wet batter.
⏱️ 35 min•🌡️ 350
- 12
Remove from the oven and let cool in the pan for at least 15 minutes before lifting out by the parchment paper and cutting into squares. This allows them to set properly.
⏱️ 15 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
My Viral Brown Butter Brookies
For the Brown Butter
- 1 cup unsalted butter
For the Cookie Dough
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 1 egg, large
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
For the Brownie Batter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 2 eggs, large
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
For Assembly
- 4 ounces semi-sweet or milk chocolate bars, chopped
Instructions
- 1
Brown the butter: In a medium saucepan, melt the 1 cup of unsalted butter over medium heat. Continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until the butter turns a golden brown color and nutty aroma. Be careful not to burn it. Immediately pour the browned butter into a heatproof bowl and let it cool slightly, about 10 minutes.
⏱️ 15 min - 2
Preheat your oven to 350°F. Line a 9x13 inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on the sides to easily lift the brookies out later.
⏱️ 2 min•🌡️ 350 - 3
Prepare the cookie dough: In a large mixing bowl, combine 1/2 cup granulated sugar and 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar. Add 1/2 cup of the slightly cooled brown butter (reserve the other 1/2 cup for the brownie batter). Cream together with a whisk or electric mixer until light and fluffy.
⏱️ 5 min - 4
Whisk the large egg in a small separate bowl until combined, then add it to the butter and sugar mixture. Stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Mix until well combined and smooth.
⏱️ 3 min - 5
In a separate bowl, whisk together 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon baking soda. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Fold in 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips with a spatula until evenly distributed. Set aside.
⏱️ 5 min - 6
Prepare the brownie batter: In another large mixing bowl, combine 1 cup granulated sugar, 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar, the remaining 1/2 cup of cooled brown butter, 2 large eggs, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Whisk until smooth and well combined.
⏱️ 5 min - 7
In a separate bowl, whisk together 3/4 cup all-purpose flour, 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, 1/2 teaspoon baking powder, and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing with a spatula until a smooth, dark brown brownie batter is formed. Be careful not to overmix.
⏱️ 5 min - 8
Assemble the brookies: Pour the brownie batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it evenly to form the bottom layer.
⏱️ 2 min - 9
Take spoonfuls of the prepared cookie dough and dollop them randomly over the top of the brownie batter, covering most of the surface. Gently press them down slightly.
⏱️ 3 min - 10
Place the chopped semi-sweet or milk chocolate bar pieces on top of the cookie dough dollops.
⏱️ 2 min - 11
Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the edges are set and the cookie layer is golden brown. A toothpick inserted into the brownie layer should come out with moist crumbs, not wet batter.
⏱️ 35 min•🌡️ 350 - 12
Remove from the oven and let cool in the pan for at least 15 minutes before lifting out by the parchment paper and cutting into squares. This allows them to set properly.
⏱️ 15 min