Description
A delicious hybrid of brownies and cookies with fudgy, chewy centers and crispy edges. Easy to make with simple pantry ingredients and perfect for last-minute treats or gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 tablespoons (115g) unsalted butter, melted
- ¾ cup (150g) sugar (mix of granulated and light brown sugar)
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- ¾ cup (95g) all-purpose flour
- ⅓ cup (35g) unsweetened Dutch-processed cocoa powder
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup (90g) chocolate chips or chunks (mix of semisweet and bittersweet)
Instructions
- Melt the butter until just melted (not browned). Pour into a mixing bowl and add both sugars. Stir until smooth and glossy.
- Add the room temperature egg and vanilla extract. Whisk vigorously until combined and slightly thickened.
- In a separate bowl, sift together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. Slowly fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Gently fold in the chocolate chips or chunks.
- Pour the batter into a parchment-lined 8×8-inch baking pan and spread evenly.
- Bake in a preheated 350°F (175°C) oven for 20 to 22 minutes. Check at 20 minutes; edges should be set and center slightly soft with moist crumbs on a toothpick test.
- Let the browkies cool completely in the pan before slicing into squares or rectangles.
Notes
Do not overbake to keep the fudgy texture. Use room temperature eggs for better mixing. Line the pan with parchment paper for easy cleanup. For thicker browkies, chill the batter for 30 minutes before baking. Variations include adding nuts, peanut butter swirl, peppermint extract, or espresso powder. For dairy-free, substitute butter with coconut oil and use dairy-free chocolate chips.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square (1/16 of th
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 15
- Sodium: 45
- Fat: 7
- Saturated Fat: 4
- Carbohydrates: 20
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 2
Keywords: browkies, fudgy brownies, chewy cookies, easy dessert, homemade treats, chocolate dessert