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Brown Butter Brookies

Brown Butter Brookies: Irresistibly Chewy and Fudgy Delight

Delightful Brown Butter Brookies combine chewy cookies and fudgy brownies for an irresistible treat.
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Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 40 minutes
Servings: 16 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 240
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Layer
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter can use salted butter if reducing extra salt
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar no substitutes recommended
  • 1/2 cup light brown sugar dark brown sugar can be used for richer taste
  • 1 large egg replace with flax egg for vegan variation
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour opt for gluten-free flour for sensitivities
  • 1/2 cup chocolate chips experiment with various types or chunks
For the Brownie Layer
  • 4 ounces bittersweet chocolate can replace with semi-sweet chocolate
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter swap with coconut oil for vegan alternative
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar stick to granulated for optimal results
  • 1 large egg substitute with flax egg for vegan option
  • 1/3 cup all-purpose flour gluten-free flour works well if required

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Light-colored saucepan
  • hand mixer
  • 8x8 baking pan
  • double boiler

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a light-colored saucepan, melt ½ cup of unsalted butter over medium heat, stirring frequently for about 5-7 minutes until it turns golden brown and emits a nutty aroma.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine the cooled brown butter, ½ cup granulated sugar, and ½ cup light brown sugar, mixing until creamy.
  3. Incorporate 1 egg into the mixture, blend well, then gradually add 1 cup of all-purpose flour, followed by stirring in ½ cup of chocolate chips.
  4. In a heat-proof bowl, melt 4 ounces of bittersweet chocolate with ¼ cup of unsalted butter and whisk in ½ cup of granulated sugar and 1 egg.
  5. Gradually fold in ⅓ cup of all-purpose flour until just combined.
  6. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8"x8" baking pan. Pour ⅓ of the brownie batter, then dollop the cookie dough on top. Repeat.
  7. Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden edges and soft center, using foil if edges brown too fast.
  8. Let cool for 10 minutes at room temperature and transfer to a wire rack or leave in the pan to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 240kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 400IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

If you wish to experiment, add nuts, dried fruits, or nut butter swirls for customization of your Brookies.

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