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Ultimate Decadent Fudgy Chewy Brookie Bars

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Make rich, dense brookies that combine a fudgy brownie layer with a chewy chocolate chip cookie layer for the ultimate layered dessert bar.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 4 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, Dutch-processed preferred
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (for brownie layer)
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (for cookie layer)
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour (for cookie layer)
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda (for cookie layer)
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt (for cookie layer)
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened (for cookie layer)
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar (for cookie layer)
  • 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar (for cookie layer)
  • 1 large egg (for cookie layer)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for cookie layer)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×13 inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on the sides for easy removal.
  2. Prepare the Brownie Layer: In a large bowl, whisk the melted butter with the granulated sugar and brown sugar until fully combined. Whisk in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
  3. Sift the cocoa powder, flour, salt, and baking powder over the wet ingredients. Mix until just combined; do not overmix. Fold in 1 cup of chocolate chips.
  4. Spread the brownie batter evenly into the prepared pan. Set aside.
  5. Prepare the Cookie Layer: In a separate bowl, cream the softened butter with the granulated sugar and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract.
  6. In a small bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt for the cookie layer. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just incorporated. Fold in the remaining 1 cup of chocolate chips.
  7. Gently drop spoonfuls of the cookie dough over the brownie batter. Use your fingers or a spatula to carefully spread the cookie dough layer over the brownie batter, covering it completely.
  8. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes. The edges should look set, and a toothpick inserted near the center should come out with moist, fudgy crumbs attached, not wet batter.
  9. Let the brookies cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before lifting them out using the parchment overhang.
  10. Once cool, cut into bars.

Notes

  • For the fudgiest texture, slightly underbake the bars by a few minutes. The center will firm up as they cool.
  • Use high-quality Dutch-processed cocoa powder for a deeper, darker chocolate flavor.
  • Chill the bars for at least two hours before slicing for clean, defined cuts.

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