Fudgy Chewy Brownie Cookies (Printable)

Rich dark chocolate brownie meets buttery cookie in these decadent marbled bars.

# Ingredient List:

→ Brownie Layer

01 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter
02 - 1 cup dark chocolate, chopped
03 - 3/4 cup granulated sugar
04 - 2 large eggs
05 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
06 - 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
07 - 1/4 teaspoon salt

→ Cookie Layer

08 - 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
09 - 1/3 cup brown sugar
10 - 1/4 cup granulated sugar
11 - 1 large egg yolk
12 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
13 - 3/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
14 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
15 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
16 - 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line an 8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper, allowing overhang for easy removal.
02 - In a heatproof bowl, melt butter and dark chocolate together over simmering water or in microwave. Stir until smooth and cool slightly.
03 - Whisk sugar into chocolate mixture, then add eggs one at a time followed by vanilla. Fold in flour and salt until just combined.
04 - Spread brownie batter evenly into prepared pan, smoothing the surface with a spatula.
05 - In medium bowl, beat softened butter with brown sugar and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
06 - Beat in egg yolk and vanilla extract. Add flour, baking soda, and salt, mixing until just combined. Fold in chocolate chips.
07 - Drop spoonfuls of cookie dough evenly over brownie batter. Gently spread or swirl with spatula for marbled effect if desired.
08 - Bake for 32-36 minutes until top is golden and toothpick inserted in center comes out with moist crumbs.
09 - Cool completely in pan on wire rack before slicing into squares.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • You get two completely different textures in every single bite, rich and dense brownie meets chewy cookie
  • The marbled pattern makes these look like you spent hours creating something fancy when it's actually quite simple
02 -
  • Underbaking slightly is your friend here, the centers continue to set as they cool and you want them fudgy not dry
  • Completely cooling before slicing is non-negotiable, warm browkies will crumble and fall apart instead of cutting into clean squares
03 -
  • Room temperature ingredients for both layers prevent the batter from seizing or separating
  • Use a light-colored pan to prevent the edges from overbaking before the center sets

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