If you can’t decide between brownies and cookies, The BEST Fudgy Chewy Brookies give you the perfect combination of both. These irresistible treats feature the rich, fudgy texture of brownies with the crisp edges and chewy center of cookies. With deep chocolate flavor and crackly tops, brookies are a dream dessert for chocolate lovers.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
These fudgy chewy brookies are incredibly rich, chocolatey, and satisfying. The batter creates a glossy, crackled top while the inside stays soft and chewy like a brownie. The mix of dark chocolate and chocolate chips adds intense flavor and texture. They are simple to prepare and perfect for parties, bake sales, or a cozy homemade dessert.
Ingredients
- 95 g (¾ cup) all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 225 g dark chocolate, chopped
- 56 g butter (salted or unsalted)
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 100 g caster or granulated sugar
- 90 g demerara or raw sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 85 g dark or milk chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven. Set the oven to 160°C (320°F) with fan or 170°C (338°F) for conventional ovens. Line a baking tray with parchment paper.
- Melt chocolate and butter. Place the chopped dark chocolate and butter in a heatproof bowl over a pot of simmering water. Stir occasionally until fully melted and smooth. Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
- Whip eggs and sugars. In a separate bowl, beat the eggs, caster sugar, and demerara sugar using an electric mixer on high speed for about 5 minutes until the mixture becomes pale, thick, and fluffy.
- Prepare dry ingredients. In another bowl, sift together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. Stir in the chocolate chips.
- Combine mixtures. Gently fold the melted chocolate mixture into the whipped eggs and sugar mixture, being careful not to deflate the airy texture.
- Add dry ingredients. Carefully fold the dry ingredients into the batter using a spatula until just combined.
- Shape the brookies. Scoop tablespoons of batter onto the prepared baking tray, spacing them apart to allow room for spreading.
- Bake. Bake for 12–14 minutes until the tops are crackly and the edges are set.
- Cool. Allow the fudgy chewy brookies to cool on the tray for about 10 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.
- Finish. Sprinkle with sea salt if desired and enjoy once cooled.
Tips & Tricks
- Use high-quality dark chocolate for the richest flavor.
- Room temperature eggs whip better and help create the crackly top.
- Do not overmix the batter once the dry ingredients are added.
- Slightly underbaking keeps the centers soft and fudgy.
- Sprinkle flaky sea salt on top to enhance the chocolate flavor.
Details
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 14 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Yield: 12–14 brookies
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American
Difficulty: Easy
Notes
Brookies spread during baking, so make sure to leave enough space between scoops. If you prefer thicker cookies, chill the batter for 20 minutes before baking.
Nutrition (Approximate per serving)
Calories: 210
Protein: 3 g
Carbohydrates: 24 g
Fat: 11 g
FAQ
What are brookies?
Brookies are a hybrid dessert combining brownies and cookies, offering a fudgy interior with crisp cookie edges.
Why do brookies have crackly tops?
The crackly top comes from whipping the eggs and sugar until fluffy before adding the chocolate mixture.
Can I use milk chocolate instead of dark chocolate?
Yes, but dark chocolate provides a deeper and richer flavor.
Can brookies be frozen?
Yes. Store them in an airtight container and freeze for up to 3 months.
How do I keep brookies chewy?
Avoid overbaking them. Remove them from the oven when the edges are set but the centers are still soft.
Storage
Store fudgy chewy brookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days. For longer storage, freeze them in a sealed container for up to 3 months.
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The BEST Fudgy Chewy Brookies
Ingredients
- 95 g ¾ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 225 g dark chocolate chopped
- 56 g butter salted or unsalted
- 2 large eggs room temperature
- 100 g caster or granulated sugar
- 90 g demerara or raw sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 85 g dark or milk chocolate chips
Instructions
Preheat the oven. Set the oven to 160°C (320°F) with fan or 170°C (338°F) for conventional ovens. Line a baking tray with parchment paper.
Melt chocolate and butter. Place the chopped dark chocolate and butter in a heatproof bowl over a pot of simmering water. Stir occasionally until fully melted and smooth. Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
Whip eggs and sugars. In a separate bowl, beat the eggs, caster sugar, and demerara sugar using an electric mixer on high speed for about 5 minutes until the mixture becomes pale, thick, and fluffy.
Prepare dry ingredients. In another bowl, sift together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. Stir in the chocolate chips.
Combine mixtures. Gently fold the melted chocolate mixture into the whipped eggs and sugar mixture, being careful not to deflate the airy texture.
Add dry ingredients. Carefully fold the dry ingredients into the batter using a spatula until just combined.
Shape the brookies. Scoop tablespoons of batter onto the prepared baking tray, spacing them apart to allow room for spreading.
Bake. Bake for 12–14 minutes until the tops are crackly and the edges are set.
Cool. Allow the fudgy chewy brookies to cool on the tray for about 10 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.
Finish. Sprinkle with sea salt if desired and enjoy once cooled.
Notes
Conclusion
These The BEST Fudgy Chewy Brookies combine everything you love about brownies and cookies into one decadent treat. With crackly tops, soft centers, and intense chocolate flavor, they are guaranteed to become a favorite dessert for any chocolate lover.