Fudgy Chewy Brownie Cookies (Print Version)
Rich brownie meets chewy cookie in one decadent bar
# What You Need:
→ Brownie Layer
01 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter
02 - 1 cup dark chocolate, chopped
03 - 3/4 cup granulated sugar
04 - 2 large eggs
05 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
06 - 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
07 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
→ Cookie Layer
08 - 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
09 - 1/3 cup brown sugar
10 - 1/4 cup granulated sugar
11 - 1 large egg yolk
12 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
13 - 3/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
14 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
15 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
16 - 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
# Directions:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line an 8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy removal.
02 - In a heatproof bowl, melt butter and dark chocolate together over a pan of simmering water or in the microwave. Stir until smooth. Cool slightly.
03 - Whisk sugar into the chocolate mixture, then add eggs one at a time, followed by vanilla. Fold in flour and salt until just combined.
04 - Spread the brownie batter evenly into the prepared pan.
05 - In a medium bowl, cream softened butter with brown sugar and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
06 - Beat in egg yolk and vanilla extract until well incorporated.
07 - Add flour, baking soda, and salt; mix until just combined. Fold in chocolate chips.
08 - Drop spoonfuls of cookie dough evenly over the brownie batter. Gently spread or swirl with a spatula for a marbled effect, if desired.
09 - Bake for 32–36 minutes, or until the top is golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with moist crumbs.
10 - Cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before slicing into squares.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- You get two desserts in one pan with zero extra effort
- The fudgy brownie bottom and chewy cookie top create the most incredible texture contrast
02 -
- Underbaking slightly is the secret to maximum fudginess so do not panic if they seem slightly soft
- These actually improve overnight as the flavors meld and texture settles
03 -
- Room temperature ingredients prevent the cookie dough from melting into the brownie layer
- Letting them cool completely before cutting is the difference between messy bars and clean squares