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Brown Butter Brookies

Decadent Brown Butter Brookies: Your New Favorite Treat

Indulge in these Brown Butter Brookies, a delightful blend of chewy cookies and fudgy brownies that are easy to make and a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 16 squares
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 260
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Brownie Layer
  • 1 cup Unsalted butter Melted and browned
  • 1 cup Granulated sugar
  • 1 cup Light brown sugar Packed
  • 3 large Eggs
  • 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
For the Cookie Layer
  • 2 cups All-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon Baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon Baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon Salt
  • ¾ cup Unsweetened cocoa powder
Mix-ins
  • 1 cup Semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • Chopped nuts (optional) Choose your favorites like walnuts or pecans

Equipment

  • 9×13-inch baking dish
  • medium saucepan
  • large mixing bowl
  • Spatula
  • Whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Brown Butter Brookies
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare your 9x13-inch baking dish.
  2. Melt 1 cup of unsalted butter over medium heat until browned.
  3. In a large bowl, mix the browned butter with 1 cup of granulated sugar and 1 cup of packed light brown sugar.
  4. Add 3 large eggs one at a time and 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract, mixing well.
  5. Whisk together 2 cups of flour, ½ teaspoon baking powder, ½ teaspoon baking soda, ½ teaspoon salt, and ¾ cup cocoa powder.
  6. Combine the dry ingredients into the wet mixture without overmixing.
  7. Fold in 1 cup of semi-sweet chocolate chips and optional nuts.
  8. Spread the batter evenly in the prepared baking dish.
  9. Bake for 25-30 minutes and check for doneness with a toothpick.
  10. Cool in the pan for about 10 minutes then cut into squares and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1squareCalories: 260kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 55mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 400IUCalcium: 25mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

Watch closely while browning the butter for the best flavor. Stir until just combined to avoid tough brookies. Store in an airtight container for freshness.

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