Description
A combination of brownies and chocolate chip cookies baked together, perfect for Halloween.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
- Orange and black food coloring (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a 9×13 inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on the sides.
- Prepare the brownie layer: In a medium bowl, whisk together the softened butter, granulated sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, mix the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Stir in 1 cup of chocolate chips.
- Spread the brownie batter evenly into the prepared pan.
- Prepare the cookie layer: In another bowl, beat the melted butter and brown sugar until creamy. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract.
- 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 remaining 1/2 cup of chocolate chips.
- If using food coloring, divide the cookie dough in half. Add orange food coloring to one half and black food coloring to the other half. Mix until the colors are uniform.
- Drop spoonfuls of the cookie dough (alternating colors if desired) randomly over the brownie layer. You can gently swirl the cookie dough into the brownie layer with a knife for a marbled effect.
- Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out with moist crumbs attached.
- Let the brookies cool completely in the pan before lifting out using the parchment paper overhang and cutting into squares.
Notes
- For a richer chocolate flavor, use high-quality cocoa powder.
- You can add orange or black sprinkles on top before baking for extra Halloween decoration.
- Cooling completely before cutting results in cleaner squares.
- Prep Time: 20 min
- Cook Time: 35 min
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Halloween, brookies, brownie cookie bars, chocolate dessert, baked bars