These brown butter brookies combine rich, fudgy brownies and chewy chocolate chip cookies in one decadent dessert bar — all elevated with the nutty depth of browned butter.
Brown Butter (for both layers):
1 cup unsalted butter (to be browned)
Brownie Layer:
1/2 cup browned butter
4 oz dark chocolate (60–70%), melted
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup brown sugar
1 egg + 1 egg yolk
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup Dutch-processed cocoa powder
1/4 tsp salt
Cookie Dough:
1/2 cup browned butter
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 egg
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp salt
3/4 cup chocolate chips
Brown butter in a saucepan and divide evenly between two bowls. Let cool.
For brownie layer: Mix melted chocolate with butter, sugars, eggs, and vanilla. Add flour, cocoa, and salt. Mix and set aside.
For cookie layer: Mix sugars and butter, then egg and vanilla. Add flour, baking soda, salt. Fold in chocolate chips.
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8-inch pan with parchment.
Spread brownie batter in pan, then dollop and spread cookie dough over top.
Bake for 28–32 minutes until just set. Cool before slicing.
Store at room temp for 4 days or freeze individually. Chill before slicing for clean cuts.