Brookie Chocolate Chip Cookies (Printer-Friendly)

Buttery brookies blend fudgy brownie and chocolate chip dough with crisp edges and chewy centers.

# What You’ll Need to Cook:

→ Brownie Dough

01 - 113 g unsalted butter, room temperature
02 - 50 g vegetable shortening
03 - 100 g brown sugar
04 - 50 g granulated sugar
05 - 3 large egg yolks
06 - 1 tsp vanilla extract
07 - 95 g all-purpose flour
08 - 20 g unsweetened cocoa powder
09 - 1/4 tsp baking soda
10 - 1/8 tsp salt
11 - 60 g semi-sweet chocolate chips
12 - 30 g melted semi-sweet chocolate

→ Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough

13 - 113 g unsalted butter, room temperature
14 - 50 g vegetable shortening (optional, can substitute with butter)
15 - 90 g brown sugar
16 - 50 g granulated sugar
17 - 1 large whole egg
18 - 1 large egg yolk
19 - 1 tsp vanilla extract
20 - 130 g all-purpose flour
21 - 1/2 tsp baking soda
22 - 1/4 tsp salt
23 - 90 g chopped semi-sweet or dark chocolate

→ Optional Add-ins

24 - 60 g chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)

# Steps to Prepare:

01 - Cream butter, shortening, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth. Add egg yolks and vanilla, mixing well. Whisk flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt separately, then combine with wet ingredients. Stir in melted chocolate and chocolate chips. Cover and chill dough.
02 - Cream butter, shortening (if using), brown sugar, and granulated sugar until creamy. Add whole egg, egg yolk, and vanilla extract; mix well. Whisk flour, baking soda, and salt separately, then combine with wet ingredients. Fold in chopped chocolate. Cover and chill dough.
03 - Preheat oven to 175°C (350°F). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
04 - Combine 1.5 tablespoons each of brownie dough and chocolate chip dough, rolling together into balls. Place on prepared baking sheet with even spacing.
05 - Bake for approximately 13 minutes until edges are lightly golden and centers remain soft. Let cool on baking sheet before transferring to a rack.

# Extra Cooking Tips:

01 - Chill dough thoroughly before baking to prevent spreading and ensure chewy texture.
02 - Bring butter and eggs to room temperature for smoother dough consistency.
03 - Avoid over-mixing the brownie dough to maintain fudgy texture.
04 - Use even-sized dough balls to ensure uniform baking.
05 - Add chopped nuts like walnuts or pecans for extra crunch if desired.
06 - Store baked brookies in an airtight container with a slice of white bread to keep them soft.