Brookie Cookies
Brookie Cookies – The Best Fudgy Brownie Chocolate Chip Cookies
These Brookie Cookies are the ultimate combination of two favorite desserts: rich, fudgy brownies and soft, chewy chocolate chip cookies! Made with two delicious homemade cookie doughs, these thick bakery-style cookies have a decadent chocolate brownie side and a buttery chocolate chip cookie side, all baked together into one irresistible treat.
If you love homemade brownies and chocolate chip cookies, you’re going to love this easy Brookie Cookies recipe!
The brownie cookie dough is rich, chocolatey, and wonderfully fudgy, while the chocolate chip cookie dough is buttery, soft, and filled with melty chocolate chips.
When the two doughs are pressed together and baked, they create beautiful half-and-half cookies with lightly crisp edges and deliciously soft centers.
These homemade brookies are perfect for birthday parties, Christmas cookie trays, bake sales, afternoon snacks, and whenever you’re craving something chocolatey.
And they’re especially delicious served slightly warm, when the chocolate chips are still soft and melty!
Why You’ll Love These Brookie Cookies
- Two desserts in one: Every cookie combines a fudgy brownie cookie with a classic chocolate chip cookie.
- Soft and chewy: Tender centers with lightly crisp golden edges.
- Rich chocolate flavor: The brownie side is made with cocoa powder for deep chocolate flavor.
- Bakery-style appearance: Two contrasting cookie doughs create beautiful, impressive cookies.
- Made from scratch: No boxed brownie mix or packaged cookie dough needed.
- Perfect for parties: Wonderful for holiday cookie exchanges, bake sales, and dessert trays.
- Freezer-friendly: Make the dough ahead of time and bake fresh cookies whenever you want.
Brookie Cookies Recipe
Prep Time: 25 minutes
Chill Time: 30 minutes
Bake Time: 11–14 minutes per batch
Total Time: Approximately 1 hour 10 minutes
Yield: 20 large cookies
Ingredients
Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Fudgy Brownie Cookie Dough
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Optional Toppings
- Extra semi-sweet chocolate chips
- Chocolate chunks
- Flaky sea salt
How to Make Brookie Cookies
Step 1: Prepare the Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough
In a large mixing bowl, combine the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar.
Using a hand mixer or stand mixer, beat for approximately 2 minutes, until the mixture is light and creamy.
Add the egg and vanilla extract.
Mix until smooth and well combined.
Step 2: Add the Dry Ingredients
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture.
Mix on low speed just until a soft cookie dough forms.
Fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips.
Set the chocolate chip cookie dough aside while you prepare the brownie dough.
Step 3: Make the Brownie Cookie Dough
In another mixing bowl, combine the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar.
Beat until creamy and well combined.
Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until smooth.
Step 4: Add the Cocoa Powder and Flour
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture.
Mix until a thick chocolate cookie dough forms.
Fold in the chocolate chips.
The brownie cookie dough should be soft, thick, and rich with chocolate flavor.
Step 5: Chill Both Cookie Doughs
Cover both bowls and refrigerate for approximately 30 minutes.
Chilling helps firm up the butter and makes the dough easier to shape.
It also helps prevent the cookies from spreading too much while baking.
Step 6: Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F.
Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper.
Step 7: Shape the Brookie Cookies
Scoop approximately 1 1/2 Tablespoons of chocolate chip cookie dough.
Scoop the same amount of brownie cookie dough.
Place the two portions side by side and gently press them together.
Roll very lightly between your hands to connect the doughs, keeping the two colors distinct.
You want one side to be chocolate chip cookie dough and the other side to be brownie cookie dough.
Shape into a thick, slightly tall cookie dough ball.
Repeat with the remaining dough.
Step 8: Add Extra Chocolate Chips
Place the brookie cookie dough balls on the prepared baking sheets, leaving approximately 3 inches between each cookie.
Gently press a few extra chocolate chips into the tops.
For beautiful bakery-style cookies, add chocolate chips to both sides so they’re visible after baking.
Step 9: Bake the Brookie Cookies
Bake at 350°F for approximately 11–14 minutes.
The chocolate chip cookie edges should be lightly golden, and the brownie side should look set around the edges.
The centers may still look slightly soft.
That’s exactly what you want!
Avoid overbaking, because the cookies will continue to set as they cool.
Step 10: Cool on the Baking Sheet
Remove the baking sheets from the oven.
Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for approximately 10 minutes.
This gives the centers time to set while keeping them soft and chewy.
Transfer to a wire rack to finish cooling.
Serve slightly warm and enjoy!
Jennie’s Thoughts
I absolutely love homemade chocolate chip cookies, and I love rich, fudgy brownies.
So combining them into one big cookie is such a delicious idea!
These Brookie Cookies have everything I want in a homemade cookie.
The chocolate chip side is buttery, soft, and chewy, with lightly crisp golden edges.
And the brownie side is rich, chocolatey, and fudgy.
I especially love the contrast between the two doughs.
When you break one of these cookies in half, you get that beautiful combination of golden chocolate chip cookie and dark chocolate brownie cookie.
And, of course, there are plenty of chocolate chips throughout!
One thing I really wanted with this recipe was to make sure the brownie side stayed fudgy instead of turning into a dry chocolate cookie.
That’s why it’s important to measure the cocoa powder and flour carefully and not overbake the cookies.
I also like chilling the dough before baking.
It makes the cookies easier to shape and helps them stay thick.
And here’s one of my favorite little tricks: I always press extra chocolate chips into the tops of the dough balls before they go into the oven.
It makes the cookies look absolutely beautiful when they’re finished baking.
These are especially pretty for cookie trays, holiday baking, or wrapping up as homemade gifts.
And they’re wonderful with a cup of coffee!
If you can’t decide between brownies and chocolate chip cookies, these homemade Brookie Cookies are the perfect solution.
Tips for the Best Brookie Cookies
Use softened butter. The butter should be soft enough to cream with the sugar but not melted.
Measure the flour carefully. Spoon the flour into your measuring cup and level it off to avoid dry cookies.
Use unsweetened cocoa powder. Regular unsweetened cocoa powder creates a rich brownie flavor.
Don’t overmix the dough. Mix just until the flour disappears.
Chill both doughs. Chilling makes the cookies easier to shape and helps prevent excessive spreading.
Use equal portions of each dough. This gives every cookie the perfect balance of brownie and chocolate chip flavors.
Keep the dough balls tall. Slightly taller dough balls help create thick bakery-style cookies.
Don’t overbake. Remove the cookies when the edges are set and the centers still look slightly soft.
Let the cookies cool on the pan. This helps create soft, chewy centers without the cookies falling apart.
How to Make Thick Bakery-Style Brookie Cookies
The secret to thick Brookie Cookies is using properly measured ingredients and chilling the cookie dough before baking.
Start with softened butter rather than melted butter.
Cream the butter and sugars until smooth, but avoid overmixing once the flour has been added.
After making both doughs, refrigerate them for at least 30 minutes.
When shaping the cookies, keep the dough balls slightly tall instead of flattening them.
And make sure your baking sheets are cool before adding another batch.
Warm baking sheets can cause the butter to melt too quickly, making the cookies spread.
For an extra bakery-style appearance, press additional chocolate chips into the tops before baking.
How Do You Keep the Brownie Side Fudgy?
The brownie portion of these cookies gets its rich chocolate flavor from unsweetened cocoa powder.
To keep the brownie side soft and fudgy, avoid adding too much flour or cocoa powder.
The brownie dough should be thick but still soft enough to scoop.
It’s also important not to overbake.
The cookies should be removed from the oven when the edges are set but the centers still look slightly soft.
They’ll continue to firm up as they cool on the baking sheet.
This creates a delicious, chewy brownie-cookie texture rather than a dry, cakey cookie.
Delicious Brookie Cookie Variations
Triple Chocolate Brookie Cookies
Add white chocolate chips to the brownie dough and milk chocolate chips to the chocolate chip cookie dough.
Peanut Butter Brookie Cookies
Replace 1/4 cup of the butter in the chocolate chip cookie dough with creamy peanut butter for a peanut butter chocolate combination.
Oreo Brookie Cookies
Fold crushed Oreo cookies into the brownie dough for a delicious cookies-and-cream variation.
Salted Caramel Brookie Cookies
Press a few caramel bits into the dough and sprinkle the finished cookies with flaky sea salt.
M&M Brookie Cookies
Replace some of the chocolate chips with colorful M&M candies for a fun party cookie.
Christmas Brookie Cookies
Add red and green chocolate candies to the chocolate chip side for festive Christmas cookies.
Espresso Brookie Cookies
Add 1 teaspoon of instant espresso powder to the brownie cookie dough to deepen the chocolate flavor.
White Chocolate Brookie Cookies
Replace the semi-sweet chocolate chips in the chocolate chip dough with white chocolate chips.
Can You Make Brookie Cookies Ahead of Time?
Absolutely!
Both cookie doughs can be prepared up to 48 hours in advance.
Store them separately in airtight containers in the refrigerator.
When you’re ready to bake, allow the dough to soften slightly if needed, then shape the cookies according to the directions.
You can also assemble the Brookie Cookie dough balls ahead of time and refrigerate them until you’re ready to bake.
Can You Freeze Brookie Cookie Dough?
Yes! Brookie Cookie dough freezes beautifully.
Prepare both doughs and shape the cookies as directed.
Place the unbaked cookie dough balls on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
Freeze until firm, then transfer them to a freezer-safe bag or container.
Freeze for up to 3 months.
When you’re ready to bake, place the frozen dough balls on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
Bake at 350°F, adding approximately 2–3 minutes to the baking time.
There’s no need to thaw the dough first.
How to Store Brookie Cookies
Allow the cookies to cool completely before storing.
Place them in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4–5 days.
For longer storage, freeze the baked cookies in a freezer-safe container for up to 3 months.
Thaw at room temperature before serving.
For a warm, freshly baked texture, microwave an individual cookie for approximately 5–10 seconds.
The chocolate chips will soften, and the cookie will taste delicious!
Frequently Asked Questions
What Are Brookie Cookies?
Brookie Cookies combine brownie-flavored cookie dough and chocolate chip cookie dough into one delicious cookie.
They’re rich, chewy, chocolatey, and have the best flavors of brownies and chocolate chip cookies.
Are Brookie Cookies the Same as Brookies?
Not exactly.
Traditional brookies are often made by layering brownie batter and chocolate chip cookie dough in a baking pan and cutting them into bars.
Brookie Cookies are individually shaped cookies made by combining two different cookie doughs.
Can I Use Brownie Mix?
You can make shortcut versions using brownie mix, but this homemade recipe is designed specifically for cookie dough with a thick, chewy texture.
Do I Have to Chill the Dough?
Chilling is recommended because it helps the cookies hold their shape and prevents excessive spreading.
Can I Use Dark Chocolate Chips?
Absolutely! Dark chocolate chips are delicious in the brownie dough and create an even richer chocolate flavor.
Why Did My Brookie Cookies Spread Too Much?
The butter may have been too warm, the flour may have been undermeasured, or the dough may not have been chilled long enough.
For thicker cookies, chill the dough thoroughly and use cool baking sheets.
Why Are My Brookie Cookies Dry?
Too much flour, too much cocoa powder, or overbaking can make the cookies dry.
Measure carefully and remove them from the oven while the centers are still slightly soft.
Can I Make Smaller Brookie Cookies?
Yes!
Use approximately 1 Tablespoon of each dough per cookie.
Begin checking for doneness after approximately 9 minutes.
Can I Add Chocolate Chunks?
Definitely! Chopped chocolate creates wonderful pockets of melted chocolate throughout the cookies.
More Homemade Cookie Recipes You’ll Love
If you love these Brookie Cookies, be sure to try more delicious homemade cookies:
- The Best Chocolate Chip Cookies
- Small Batch Brookie Cookies
- Soft and Chewy Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies
- Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies
- German Sweet Chocolate Brownies
- Double Chocolate Cookies
- Chocolate Chip Pudding Cookies
- Single Serve Sugar Cookie
- Chocolate Chunk Cookies
- Christmas Chocolate Chip Cookies
Final Thoughts
These Brookie Cookies are the ultimate homemade treat for anyone who loves brownies and chocolate chip cookies!
With a rich, fudgy brownie half and a buttery, chewy chocolate chip cookie half, every bite is filled with delicious chocolate flavor.
The lightly crisp edges, soft centers, and melty chocolate chips make these cookies absolutely irresistible.
And because they’re made with two homemade cookie doughs, they have that wonderful bakery-style appearance that’s perfect for special occasions, cookie exchanges, and holiday dessert trays.
Whether you’re baking them for your family, sharing them with friends, or enjoying one warm with your afternoon coffee, these Brookie Cookies are sure to become a favorite.
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