Have the best of both worlds, brownies & chocolate chip cookies, with the BEST Brookies recipe!
This past weekend I decided to spice up date night in a bit with a bake off challenge! Joshua and I selected our own cookies recipes, put a grocery list together, picked up the necessary ingredients, and spent the evening in the kitchen. We put on some music, shared A LOT of laughs, and engaged in some friendly competition. Which resulted in four dozen cookies for us to indulge in and a new date night tradition.
The best part? Joshua and I decided on our cookies on our own only to realize we had the same kind of recipe in mind. Brownies and chocolate chip cookies together – cookies from me and bars from Joshua. So naturally it was Joshua that had to come up with a new recipe haha.
I completely understand why we both wanted to combine the two classics – one or the other is typically a favorite dessert of everyone. When you combine the two – WOW! Some call these brownie chocolate chip cookies but I’m way more into the playful name of Brookies – it’s like a celebrity couples name. We all remember Brangelina and Bennifer. Much like these relationships these cookies will be gone before you know it! They are THAT GOOD!
The BEST BROOKIES
As usual, I like to keep butter out of my baked goods so instead of using it I opted to use coconut oil. Which resulted in ultra gooey, melt in your mouth cookies. Ones that are lighter yet more flavorful!
INGREDIENTS
For the Chocolate Chip Cookie
- 1 and 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 7 tablespoons coconut oil, at room temperature
- 1/2 cup packed dark brown sugar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 large egg
- 3/4 cup dark chocolate chips
For the Brownie Cookie
- 6 tablespoons coconut oil, melted
- 1/2 cup dark chips, melted
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 cup packed dark brown sugar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 large egg + 1 egg yolk, at room temperature
- 3/4 cup dark chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees
- Line two baking sheets with parchment paper
For the Chocolate Chip Cookie
Step One
In a medium-sized bowl whisk together the flour and baking soda; set aside.
Step two
In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat the coconut oil on medium-speed until smooth. Add in the sugars and vanilla – beat on medium-speed until the mixture is pale and fluffy; about 2 minutes.
Step three
Add in the egg and beat until its well combined. Gently fold in the flour mixture with a spatula, stirring only until the flour begins to disappear. Fold in chocolate chips.
Step Four
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and place it in the fridge for 45 minutes.
For the Brownie Cookie
Step one
Place coconut and chocolate chips in a small sauce pan over medium heat and cook for about 2 minutes – stirring constantly – or until the butter and chocolate are completely melted. Remove from heat and whisk until completely smooth; set aside.
Step two
In a medium-sized bowl whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, and baking soda; set aside.
Step Three
Add the sugars and the vanilla to the chocolate mixture and whisk until well combined; about 2 minutes. Add in the egg and egg yolk and beat well. Gently fold in the flour mixture with a spatula. Fold in chocolate chips.
Assembly and Baking
Step One
Place 2 tablespoon-sized rounds of chocolate chip cookie dough onto the prepared baking sheets, Place 2 tablespoon-sized rounds of brownie cookie dough directly next to each round of chocolate chip cookie dough.
Step Two
Join the two cookie doughs by pinching them together, make sure there are no gaps.
Step three
Place baking sheets in preheated oven and bake for 12-14 minutes. Let cookies cool for 10 minutes on the baking sheet before transferring them to a wire wrack to cool completely.
OMG they looks so delish!
Lisa | lisaautumn.com
Girl they are sooo good!
xo Laura Leigh
YUM!!!! My favorite two desserts in one! I can’t wait for this weekend’s bakeoff!
-Morgan
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You’ll definitely have to whip these up too! And same – so excited!
xo Laura Leigh
OMG these look so good! When I find a good egg substitute, I’m going to try them out. Love anything with chocolate haha!
Lizzie
They are amazing if I do say so myself 🙂 maybe you can use a flax seed egg instead!
xo Laura Leigh
oh my gosh I am horrible at baking but these look AMAZING!!! how much to ship to VA? 🙂
xx reb // thecrystalpress.com
Haha I have had a few requests – may have to start a little side hustle for the moment!
xo Laura Leigh
When you first posted these cookies on Instagram the other day I was DROOLING! So happy to shared the recipe. I can’t wait to make these this weekend!
Rachel
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Ah yayyy! Hope you love them as mush as we have – I am sure you will 🙂
xo Laura Leigh
These look so tasty! I’m definitely going to try this recipe out!
Chrissey
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Yay! You will love them!
xo Laura Leigh
Oh my gosh these look AMAZING. Saving this to pinterest now to bake while were on isolation!
Thank you GF! You will love them – we have been eating several a day haha.
xo Laura Leigh
Oo! Looks really good. Thanks for sharing 🙂
Of course – thanks for checking out!
xo Laura Leigh
Those cookies look delish and they literally just made me hungry! xoxo, Sarah
Haha whoops #sorrynotsorry – you need them in your life!
xo Laura Leigh
I’ve heard of the concept of brookies for years and years, but I’ve yet to try them for myself – and I’ve never baked them. They sound delicious and definitely something fun to test out. And now is certainly the time for excess baking. I’ll have to give them a go!
You absolutely should! As you said, a great time to do so!
xo Laura Leigh
This recipe is incredible!! Love that is half brownie and half cookie!
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Aw thank you lady!! They’re quite fun and soooo yummy!
xo Laura Leigh
I love cooking and baking with coconut oil! So healthy! I am definitely going to make these cookies. Looks so good! Also I PINNEd the recipe.
Same girl! Literally NEVER use butter anymore. Yay – cannot wait for you to try them!
xo Laura Leigh
Instantly gravitated towards this post! My two favorite desserts turned into one… I need to make these asap!! Thanks for sharing. Xo, Ellese
Yay love hearing that! Hope you absolutely love them – I am sure you will 🙂
xo Laura Leigh
I am definitely bookmarking this to try these cookies in the future!
Yay! You will love them!
xo Laura Leigh
these look DELICIOUS. When you cant decide, make both. Love it
XX Angelica
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YES girl exactly! and thank you 🙂
xo Laura Leigh
these cookies are making my mouth water! I’ll have to try these with all my extra spare time.
They are highly addicting – beware haha!
xo Laura Leigh
These look SO delicious. I love a brownie too, haven’t had one in forever. Time to bake!
xo Jessica
My Style Vita
Thanks lady! They are definitely our new favorite cookies. Hope you love them as much as we do!
xo Laura Leigh
I LOVE brookies and these look delicious! I’m gonna have to try this recipe, thanks for sharing! Xo
Aren’t they the best things ever?!!! And of course 🙂 thanks for checking it out!
xo Laura Leigh