Why Make This Recipe
Brookies, a delightful combination of brownies and cookies, are perfect for anyone who loves both treats. These Fudgy Chewy Browkies will please your sweet tooth with their rich chocolate flavor and chewy texture. They are easy to make and bring smiles to everyone, whether it’s a family gathering or a casual get-together with friends. Plus, they’re a fun way to impress your guests with minimal effort.
How to Make Fudgy Chewy Browkies
Ingredients
- 95 g plain (all-purpose) flour
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 225 g dark chocolate (chopped)
- 56 g butter (salted or unsalted)
- 2 eggs (room temperature)
- 100 g caster or granulated sugar
- 90 g Demerara or raw sugar (see notes)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 85 g dark or milk chocolate chips
Directions
Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 160ºC (320ºF) with a fan or 170ºC (338ºF) for conventional heating. Prepare a baking tray by lining it with parchment paper.
Melt Chocolate and Butter: In a heatproof bowl, combine the chopped dark chocolate and butter. Place this bowl over a pan of simmering water, ensuring the bottom of the bowl does not touch the water. Stir occasionally until the chocolate and butter are fully melted and combined. Stir in the vanilla extract.
Whip Eggs and Sugars: In a separate medium bowl, use an electric hand whisk on high speed to beat the caster sugar, demerara sugar, and eggs. Continue whisking until the mixture becomes very light, thick, and fluffy, about 5 minutes.
Combine Dry Ingredients: In another bowl, sift together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt, then add the chocolate chips. This will help ensure there are no lumps and that the dry ingredients are evenly mixed.
Integrate Chocolate Mixture: Gradually fold the melted chocolate and butter mixture into the whipped eggs and sugars. Stir gently to maintain the airiness of the whipped eggs.
Fold in Dry Ingredients: Carefully fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture using a spatula, ensuring not to deflate the mixture. Mix only until just combined to keep the batter light.
Bake the Brookies: Scoop tablespoons of batter onto the prepared baking tray, spacing them well apart to allow for spreading. Bake in the preheated oven for 12-14 minutes, or until the brookies are set and crackly on top.
Cool and Finish: Remove from the oven and sprinkle with sea salt immediately, if desired. Let them cool on the baking tray for about 10 minutes before transferring them to a cooling rack to cool completely.
How to Serve Fudgy Chewy Browkies
Serve these delicious brookies warm, perhaps with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream. They are also delightful on their own with a glass of milk or a cup of coffee. For an extra touch, you can sprinkle some extra chocolate chips on top before cooling.
How to Store Fudgy Chewy Browkies
Store any leftover brookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. You can also freeze them for longer storage. Wrap them in foil or plastic wrap and place them in a freezer-safe bag. They can be frozen for up to 2 months. Simply thaw at room temperature before enjoying.
Tips to Make Fudgy Chewy Browkies
- Make sure your eggs are at room temperature for better mixing.
- Do not over-mix the batter; this will help keep your brookies chewy.
- Adjust the type of chocolate chips to your preference, using either dark or milk chocolate.
- For added texture, consider mixing in nuts like walnuts or pecans.
Variation
You can create different flavors by adding ingredients like peanut butter, caramel, or even a hint of espresso powder for a coffee-flavored brookie. Get creative with the mix-ins to suit your taste!
FAQs
Can I make these brookies gluten-free?
Yes, you can substitute the all-purpose flour with a gluten-free flour blend.
What if I don’t have dark chocolate?
You can use semi-sweet chocolate or a combination of different chocolates for varied flavor.
How do I know when they are done baking?
The brookies should be set on the edges but still slightly soft in the center. A crackly top is a good sign of doneness.
Fudgy Chewy Browkies
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Preheat the oven: Heat to 160ºC (320ºF) fan or 170ºC (338ºF) conventional. Line a baking tray with parchment paper.
- Melt chocolate & butter: Place the chopped dark chocolate and butter in a heatproof bowl set over a pan of gently simmering water (the bowl should not touch the water). Stir until melted and smooth, then stir in the vanilla. Remove from heat.
- Whip eggs & sugars: In a separate bowl, beat the eggs, caster sugar, and Demerara sugar on high speed until very light, thick, and fluffy, about 5 minutes.
- Combine dry ingredients: Sift together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. Stir in the chocolate chips to coat.
- Integrate chocolate mixture: Gently fold the warm melted chocolate mixture into the whipped eggs/sugars, keeping as much air as possible.
- Fold in dry ingredients: Add the flour mixture and fold just until combined; do not overmix.
- Bake: Scoop tablespoonfuls of batter onto the tray, spacing well to allow for spread. Bake for 12–14 minutes, until set at the edges with crackly tops and slightly soft centers.
- Cool & finish: Sprinkle with flaky sea salt (optional). Cool on the tray for 10 minutes, then transfer to a rack to cool completely.
Notes
• Use room-temperature eggs for better volume.
• Do not overmix after adding the flour to keep the texture chewy.
• Swap dark/milk chips to taste; add nuts (walnuts/pecans) for crunch. Variations: Add peanut butter swirls, caramel bits, or a pinch of espresso powder for mocha notes.