If you’re torn between indulging in a rich brownie or a chewy cookie, why not have both? Enter the “Brookie,” a delightful combination of the best qualities of brownies and cookies. With their fudgy center, crackly top, and chewy edges, these brookies are the ultimate treat for chocolate lovers. This recipe is straightforward and delivers mouthwatering results, making it the perfect dessert for any occasion—whether you’re entertaining guests or treating yourself.
Ingredients:
95 g (¾ cups) plain (all-purpose) flour
2 tablespoons cocoa powder
1 teaspoon baking powder
¼ teaspoon salt
225 g (1 ¼ cups) dark chocolate, chopped
56 g (¼ cups) butter, salted or unsalted
2 eggs (room temperature)
100 g (¾ cups) caster sugar
90 g (½ cups) demerara sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
85 g (½ cups) dark or milk chocolate chips
Instructions:
1. Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 160ºC (320ºF) with a fan or 170ºC (338ºF) for conventional heating. Line a baking tray with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
2. Melt Chocolate and Butter
In a heatproof bowl, combine the chopped dark chocolate and butter. Place the bowl over a pan of simmering water, ensuring the bowl doesn’t touch the water. Stir occasionally until the chocolate and butter are melted and fully combined. Set aside to cool slightly.
3. Whip Eggs and Sugars
In a separate medium bowl, use an electric hand whisk to beat the caster sugar, demerara sugar, and eggs together on high speed. Whip the mixture until it becomes pale, thick, and fluffy. This process will incorporate air, giving the brookies their signature crackly top.
4. Combine Dry Ingredients
In another bowl, sift together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. Sifting helps remove lumps and ensures that the dry ingredients are evenly distributed.
5. Integrate the Chocolate Mixture
Once the melted chocolate and butter have cooled slightly, gradually fold it into the whipped eggs and sugar mixture. Stir gently to maintain the lightness and airiness of the whipped eggs.
6. Fold in Dry Ingredients
Using a spatula, carefully fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture. Be gentle to avoid deflating the batter—mix just until combined.
7. Add Chocolate Chips
Fold in the dark or milk chocolate chips, ensuring they’re evenly distributed throughout the batter.
8. Bake the Brookies
Scoop tablespoons of the batter onto the prepared baking tray, spacing them apart to allow for spreading. Bake in the preheated oven for 12-14 minutes. The brookies should have a set, crackly top but remain soft in the center.
9. Cool and Finish
Remove the brookies from the oven and, if desired, sprinkle a pinch of sea salt on top while they’re still warm. Let them cool on the baking tray for 10 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack to cool completely.
Cooking Tips:
- Don’t Overbake: To achieve the perfect fudgy texture, remove the brookies from the oven when the tops are crackly but the centers are still soft. They will continue to firm up as they cool.
- Room Temperature Eggs: Make sure your eggs are at room temperature before mixing them with the sugars. This helps create a more stable and airy mixture, resulting in a better rise and texture.
- Use Quality Chocolate: Since chocolate is the star of the recipe, using high-quality dark chocolate will greatly enhance the flavor of your brookies.
Nutritional Benefits:
- Antioxidants from Dark Chocolate: Dark chocolate is rich in antioxidants, which can help protect the body against free radicals and promote heart health.
- Lower Sugar Option: By using demerara sugar, which contains less refined sugar crystals, you’re cutting down on processed sugars while maintaining sweetness.
- Portion Control: These brookies are rich and indulgent, making them a perfect treat in moderation. Their small size also allows for controlled portion sizes, ideal for curbing sweet cravings.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe:
- Ultimate Texture: The combination of a crackly brownie-like top with a soft, chewy cookie center is irresistible.
- Rich Chocolate Flavor: By incorporating dark chocolate in both the batter and the chips, these brookies offer a decadent chocolate experience in every bite.
- Simple Ingredients: This recipe uses pantry staples, making it easy to whip up at a moment’s notice.
- Perfect for Sharing: Whether you’re hosting a party or just want to treat your loved ones, these brookies are guaranteed to impress.
Dietary Information:
- Vegetarian: This recipe is suitable for vegetarians.
- Gluten-Free Option: You can substitute the plain flour with a gluten-free all-purpose flour blend to make these brookies gluten-free.
- Dairy-Free Option: Use dairy-free chocolate and substitute butter with plant-based alternatives like coconut oil or vegan butter to make the recipe dairy-free.
Why This Recipe Works:
The secret to these brookies lies in the whipped eggs and sugars. By incorporating air into the mixture, you create a light and fluffy batter that results in the brookies’ signature crackly top. The combination of melted dark chocolate and butter ensures a rich, fudgy center, while the dry ingredients add just enough structure to make the brookies hold their shape. This recipe perfectly balances the indulgent richness of brownies with the satisfying chew of cookies.
Conclusion:
These fudgy, chewy brookies are the ultimate dessert for any chocolate lover. With their delightful texture and intense chocolate flavor, they strike the perfect balance between brownies and cookies. Easy to make and even easier to eat, brookies are the perfect sweet treat for any occasion. Whether you’re sharing with friends or keeping them all to yourself, this recipe is guaranteed to satisfy your sweet tooth. So go ahead, bake a batch, and enjoy every delicious bite!
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The BEST Fudgy Chewy Brookies: A Perfect Brownie-Cookie Hybrid
- Total Time: 30mins
Description
If you’re torn between indulging in a rich brownie or a chewy cookie, why not have both? Enter the “Brookie,” a delightful combination of the best qualities of brownies and cookies. With their fudgy center, crackly top, and chewy edges, these brookies are the ultimate treat for chocolate lovers. This recipe is straightforward and delivers mouthwatering results, making it the perfect dessert for any occasion—whether you’re entertaining guests or treating yourself.
Ingredients
95 g (3/4 cups) plain (all-purpose) flour
2 tablespoons cocoa powder
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
225 g (1 1/4 cups) dark chocolate, chopped
56 g (1/4 cups) butter, salted or unsalted
2 eggs (room temperature)
100 g (3/4 cups) caster sugar
90 g (1/2 cups) demerara sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
85 g (1/2 cups) dark or milk chocolate chips
Instructions
1. Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 160ºC (320ºF) with a fan or 170ºC (338ºF) for conventional heating. Line a baking tray with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
2. Melt Chocolate and Butter
In a heatproof bowl, combine the chopped dark chocolate and butter. Place the bowl over a pan of simmering water, ensuring the bowl doesn’t touch the water. Stir occasionally until the chocolate and butter are melted and fully combined. Set aside to cool slightly.
3. Whip Eggs and Sugars
In a separate medium bowl, use an electric hand whisk to beat the caster sugar, demerara sugar, and eggs together on high speed. Whip the mixture until it becomes pale, thick, and fluffy. This process will incorporate air, giving the brookies their signature crackly top.
4. Combine Dry Ingredients
In another bowl, sift together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. Sifting helps remove lumps and ensures that the dry ingredients are evenly distributed.
5. Integrate the Chocolate Mixture
Once the melted chocolate and butter have cooled slightly, gradually fold it into the whipped eggs and sugar mixture. Stir gently to maintain the lightness and airiness of the whipped eggs.
6. Fold in Dry Ingredients
Using a spatula, carefully fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture. Be gentle to avoid deflating the batter—mix just until combined.
7. Add Chocolate Chips
Fold in the dark or milk chocolate chips, ensuring they’re evenly distributed throughout the batter.
8. Bake the Brookies
Scoop tablespoons of the batter onto the prepared baking tray, spacing them apart to allow for spreading. Bake in the preheated oven for 12-14 minutes. The brookies should have a set, crackly top but remain soft in the center.
9. Cool and Finish
Remove the brookies from the oven and, if desired, sprinkle a pinch of sea salt on top while they’re still warm. Let them cool on the baking tray for 10 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack to cool completely.
- Prep Time: 15mins
- Cook Time: 15mins