Are you ready to experience a dessert that's better than both brownies and cookies? Prepare yourself for the ultimate baking fusion: the Betty Crocker Brookie! This incredible hybrid dessert combines the fudgy richness of brownies with the chewy goodness of chocolate chip cookies, resulting in a truly irresistible treat. Perfect for satisfying any sweet tooth, this recipe is surprisingly easy to make, even for beginner bakers. Get ready to impress your friends and family with this delicious and crowd-pleasing homemade dessert!
Ingredients:
This recipe yields approximately 16 Brookies.
For the Brownie Layer:
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
For the Cookie Layer:
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 large egg
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup chocolate chips
Instructions:
Get Started: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour an 8x8 inch baking pan. This ensures easy removal and prevents sticking.
Make the Brownie Layer: In a medium bowl, whisk together the melted butter, granulated sugar, cocoa powder, and salt until smooth. Beat in the vanilla extract and eggs until well combined. Gradually add the flour, mixing until just incorporated. Don't overmix!
Prepare the Cookie Layer: In a separate bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the vanilla extract and egg. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Stir in the chocolate chips.
Assemble the Brookies: Pour half of the brownie batter into the prepared baking pan and spread evenly. Top with the entire cookie dough, spreading it evenly over the brownie layer. Finally, spread the remaining brownie batter over the cookie dough, ensuring it's evenly distributed.
Bake: Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with moist crumbs. Don't overbake, or you'll lose that wonderful fudgy texture.
Cool & Enjoy: Let the Brookies cool completely in the pan before cutting into squares. This allows them to set properly and makes for cleaner cuts.
Cooking Tips for Perfect Brookies:
- Room Temperature Ingredients: For the cookie layer, using softened butter is crucial for achieving a light and fluffy texture.
- Don't Overmix: Overmixing the batters can lead to tough Brookies. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
- Cooling Time is Key: Patience is key! Allowing the Brookies to cool completely prevents them from crumbling when you cut them.
Variations:
- Nutty Brookies: Add 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans to the cookie dough for added crunch and flavor.
- White Chocolate Brookies: Substitute white chocolate chips for the semi-sweet chocolate chips.
- Salted Caramel Brookies: Drizzle salted caramel sauce over the cooled Brookies for an extra decadent touch.
Nutritional Information (per serving, approximate):
- Calories: Approximately 300
- Fat: Approximately 15g
- Carbohydrates: Approximately 40g
- Protein: Approximately 4g
This nutritional information is an estimate and may vary depending on the specific ingredients used.
This Betty Crocker Brookie recipe is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser, perfect for any occasion. The delicious combination of brownie and cookie textures and flavors makes it a unique and unforgettable dessert experience. Enjoy!