Best Fudgy Chewy Brookies
A delightful combination of brownies and cookies, these fudgy chewy brookies are rich, chocolatey, and perfect for any occasion.
Equipment
- mixing bowls
- Electric hand whisk
- heatproof bowl
- Baking tray
- parchment paper
- Cooling rack
Ingredients
- 95 g Plain (All-Purpose) Flour Provides structure to your brookies.
- 2 tablespoons Cocoa Powder Adds rich chocolate flavor.
- 1 teaspoon Baking Powder Helps the brookies rise and become fluffy.
- 1/4 teaspoon Salt Enhances the sweetness and balances flavors.
- 225 g Dark Chocolate, chopped The star ingredient for that fudgy texture.
- 56 g Butter, salted or unsalted Adds richness and moisture.
- 2 large Eggs, room temperature Binds the ingredients together and adds moisture.
- 100 g Caster Sugar Provides sweetness and helps with texture.
- 90 g Demerara Sugar Adds a slight crunch and caramel flavor.
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Enhances the overall flavor.
- 85 g Chocolate Chips, dark or milk For extra chocolatey goodness.
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 160ºC (320ºF) for a fan oven or 170ºC (338ºF) for a conventional oven. Line a baking tray with parchment paper.
- In a heatproof bowl, combine the chopped dark chocolate and butter. Place over a pan of simmering water and stir until melted. Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the caster sugar, demerara sugar, and eggs until light, thick, and fluffy.
- Sift together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, chocolate chips, and salt in another bowl. Gradually fold the melted chocolate mixture into the whipped egg mixture, then fold in the dry ingredients until just combined.
- Scoop tablespoons of the batter onto the prepared baking tray, spacing them well apart. Bake for 12-14 minutes until the tops are set and crackly.
- Remove from the oven and let cool on the baking tray for about 10 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.
Notes
These brookies are best enjoyed warm or at room temperature. Consider pairing them with ice cream or fresh berries for a delightful dessert experience.