Fudgy Chewy Browkies (Brookies) Recipe

If your ideal treat is part brownie, part cookie, you are in for a seriously joyful bite! Fudgy Chewy Browkies (Brookies) combine the dense, chocolatey richness of a brownie with those irresistible cookie edges. Every bite is chewy and soft in the center, crackly and crisp on top—ready to make all your chocolate dreams come true.

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Ingredients You’ll Need

It’s truly amazing how everyday, pantry staples—plus a serious dose of chocolate—transform into Fudgy Chewy Browkies (Brookies) magic. Here’s how each ingredient makes these treats so special, from rich flavor to perfect texture and color.

• Plain (all-purpose) flour: Provides just enough structure without weighing down that essential gooey middle.
• Cocoa powder: Deepens the chocolate flavor and gives the brookies their classic brownie hue.
• Baking powder: Helps the brookies puff slightly for a tender chew, bridging the gap between cookie and brownie.
• Salt: Highlights the chocolate flavors and keeps things from tasting too sweet.
• Dark chocolate, chopped: The backbone of decadence—choose a bar you enjoy eating on its own for bold, fudgy flavor.
• Butter (salted or unsalted): Adds moisture, richness, and melt-in-your-mouth texture. Salted butter brings a subtle savory note.
• Eggs (room temperature): Help bind everything together and give that shiny, crackly top to your Fudgy Chewy Browkies (Brookies).
• Caster or granulated sugar: Dissolves quickly for even sweetness and a shiny, delicate crust.
• Demerara or raw sugar: Offers a gentle crunch and a hint of caramel thanks to its larger, golden crystals.
• Vanilla extract: Rounds out the chocolate and adds complex warmth in every bite.
• Dark or milk chocolate chips: These create gooey pockets throughout—every brookie deserves a melty chocolate surprise!

Variations

The beauty of brookies? They’re super adaptable—think of the recipe as your base for creativity. Mix and match add-ins or swap ingredients to fit your pantry, your diet, or just your mood!

• Nutty Crunch: Add ½ cup of chopped toasted walnuts or pecans for extra crunch and flavor.
• Espresso Infusion: Mix 1 teaspoon of instant espresso powder into the melted chocolate for a deeper, sophisticated flavor.
• Gluten-Free Brookies: Swap in a cup-for-cup gluten-free flour blend to make them celiac-friendly—no one will guess the difference.
• Peanut Butter Swirl: Drop teaspoons of peanut butter onto the batter and swirl for a classic combo twist.

How to Make Fudgy Chewy Browkies (Brookies)

Step 1: Prep Your Oven and Pan

Start off by preheating your oven to 160ºC (320ºF) with the fan on, or 170ºC (338ºF) for regular baking. Line a baking tray with parchment paper to make clean-up a piece of cake (and to keep those edges from sticking!).

Step 2: Melt Chocolate and Butter

In a heatproof bowl, combine your chopped dark chocolate and butter. Gently melt them over a pot of simmering water, making sure the bowl doesn’t touch the water. Stir until luscious and smooth, then whisk in the vanilla. This step lays the foundation for ultra-fudgy texture.

Step 3: Whip the Eggs and Sugars

Using an electric mixer, whip the eggs, caster sugar, and demerara sugar together on high speed until the mixture is pale, creamy, and billowy—around 5 minutes. This creates the signature brookie crackle and ensures serious chewiness.

Step 4: Sift and Combine Dry Ingredients

Sift together the flour, cocoa, baking powder, and salt to avoid lumps and distribute the leavening. Toss in your chocolate chips so they won’t sink later. This keeps the flavor and texture beautifully consistent.

Step 5: Bring Everything Together

Fold the melted chocolate-butter mixture into the whipped eggs and sugar. Go gently to keep as much air in as possible—this is what gives Fudgy Chewy Browkies (Brookies) their lift and irresistible chewiness.

Step 6: Stir in the Dry Mix

Now, carefully fold the dry ingredients into the chocolatey batter, mixing only until just combined. You want to retain some of that fluffiness—don’t overmix or your brookies might become cakey instead of perfectly chewy.

Step 7: Scoop and Bake

Drop generous tablespoons of batter onto your lined tray, spacing them so they have room to spread. Bake for 12–14 minutes until the tops are shiny, crackly, and just set. The secret? Slight underbaking means fudge in the middle!

Step 8: Cool and Finish

When they’re out of the oven, quickly sprinkle with sea salt if you love a sweet-salty snap. Let them cool on the tray for ten minutes, then transfer to a rack. It’s the hardest part—resisting a warm brookie!—but this step keeps them from falling apart.

How to Serve Fudgy Chewy Browkies (Brookies)

Garnishes

Finish your Fudgy Chewy Browkies (Brookies) with a generous dusting of powdered sugar, a drizzle of melted chocolate, or—my personal favorite—a few flakes of Maldon sea salt while they’re still warm. These little touches transform them into a showstopper dessert, every single time.

Side Dishes

Brookies shine on their own, but if you’re feeling extra, serve with a scoop of vanilla bean ice cream, a swirl of lightly sweetened whipped cream, or even a small dish of fresh berries. The creamy/cold combo next to a warm brookie basically melts hearts at the table!

Creative Ways to Present

For casual fun, stack your browkies high on a pretty platter, or for parties, package individually in parchment and twine as sweet homemade gifts. Go super fancy by sandwiching salted caramel or chocolate ganache between two brookies—trust me, no one will complain.

Make Ahead and Storage

Storing Leftovers

Once cooled, store your Fudgy Chewy Browkies (Brookies) in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days. They’ll keep their chew and don’t dry out as quickly as regular cookies—bonus!

Freezing

Brookies freeze beautifully! Layer them between sheets of baking paper in a freezer-safe box, and they’ll stay fresh for up to 2 months. When you need a sweet pick-me-up, just thaw at room temp for about 30 minutes.

Reheating

For just-baked meltiness, pop a brookie in the microwave for 8–10 seconds (no more!) or warm in a low oven for 3–4 minutes. This revives the fudginess and gives that gooey middle everyone craves.

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Final Thoughts

These Fudgy Chewy Browkies (Brookies) have honestly never lasted more than a day in my kitchen—there’s just something magical about that brownie-cookie duo! If you love chocolate in any form, you have to give these a try. I can’t wait for you to experience the chewy, crackly, fudgy bliss and share the smiles they bring!

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