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Brown Butter Brookies: Irresistible One-Pan Delight

These Brown Butter Brookies are a delicious fusion of chocolate chip cookies and brownies, perfect for all occasions.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 12 pieces
Course: Cookies
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Layer
  • 1 cup unsalted butter can substitute with salted butter
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • ¾ cup light brown sugar can substitute with dark brown sugar
  • 1 large egg a flax egg can be used for vegan option
  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour can use gluten-free flour
  • 1 cup chocolate chips can use different types
For the Brownie Layer
  • 4 oz bittersweet chocolate can substitute with semi-sweet chocolate
  • ½ cup unsalted butter can use same substitution as above
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour

Equipment

  • light-colored saucepan
  • Large mixing bowl
  • 8'x8' baking pan
  • Wire Rack

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Brown the Butter: Melt 1 cup of unsalted butter in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring for 5-7 minutes until golden brown. Remove from heat and cool slightly, then refrigerate for 1 hour to solidify.
  2. Prepare Cookie Dough: Combine cooled browned butter with ¾ cup granulated sugar and ¾ cup light brown sugar. Beat in 1 large egg. Gradually mix in 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour and fold in 1 cup chocolate chips.
  3. Prepare Brownie Batter: Melt 4 oz of bittersweet chocolate with ½ cup unsalted butter over low heat. Once cooled, whisk in ½ cup granulated sugar and 1 large egg. Slowly mix in ½ cup all-purpose flour.
  4. Layer in Pan: Grease an 8"x8" pan. Spread ⅓ of the brownie batter, add cookie dough dollops, then layer with remaining brownie and cookie batters.
  5. Bake: Preheat oven to 350°F. Bake for 25-30 minutes until edges are golden and center slightly soft.
  6. Cool: Remove from oven and cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes before lifting out to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pieceCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 3gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure to gently fold ingredients to maintain texture; customize with nuts or dried fruit if desired.

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