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Fudgy brownie and chocolate chip cookie bars in a delicious brookies recipe

Fudgy Brownie Cookie Bars

A quick and easy recipe for fudgy brownie cookie bars that combines both brownie and cookie layers in one delicious treat.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 12 bars
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Brownie Layer
  • 1 cup butter, melted
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs room temperature preferred
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour do not overmix
  • 1 cup cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Cookie Layer
  • 1 cup butter, softened
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs room temperature preferred
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9x13 inch baking pan with parchment paper.
  2. For the brownie layer, in a large bowl, mix together melted butter and sugar until combined.
  3. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in the vanilla.
  4. Sift together flour, cocoa powder, and salt, then fold into the wet mixture until just combined.
  5. Pour the brownie batter into the prepared baking pan and spread evenly.
  6. For the cookie layer, in another bowl, cream together softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth.
  7. Add the eggs and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
  8. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt before folding into the wet ingredients.
  9. Drop spoonfuls of the cookie dough over the brownie layer, spreading gently.
Baking
  1. Bake in the preheated oven for about 25 minutes, or until the top looks set and a toothpick comes out with moist crumbs.
Cooling & Serving
  1. Let cool completely in the baking pan before lifting out using the parchment paper to cut into squares.
  2. Serve warm with vanilla ice cream or drizzle with chocolate syrup if desired.

Notes

Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days. They can also be refrigerated to prolong freshness.