Brown Butter Brookies

A delicious combination of brownies and cookies with a rich, nutty flavor from browned butter.

By @iramsfoodstory

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Brown Butter Brookies

Cook time: 55 minutes

Servings: 16

Ingredients

  • 2.25 cups all-purpose flour
  • 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 200 g salted butter, melted
  • 1 cup dark brown sugar
  • 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla bean paste
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 180 g unsalted butter
  • 45 g cocoa powder
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 60 g semi-sweet chocolate, chopped
  • 3 eggs
  • 100 g light brown sugar
  • 200 g powdered sugar
  • 65 g all-purpose flour
  • 130 g semi-sweet chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8x8 inch pan with parchment paper.
  2. Prepare the cookie layer: In a bowl, mix 2 1/4 cups (285g) all-purpose flour, 1/2 teaspoon baking soda, and 1 tablespoon cornstarch. Set aside.
  3. In another bowl, combine 200g melted salted butter, 1 cup (200g) dark brown sugar, 3 tablespoons (37g) granulated sugar, 1 egg, 1 egg yolk, and 2 teaspoons vanilla bean paste. Whisk until smooth and fluffy for about 2-3 minutes.
  4. Add the dry ingredients and 1 cup (250g) semi-sweet chocolate chips to the wet mixture. Mix until just combined.
  5. Prepare the brownie layer: Melt 180g unsalted butter in a saucepan over medium-low heat. Stir every 10 seconds until foamy (6-8 minutes). Continue until milk solids turn golden brown and smell nutty. Transfer to a heatproof bowl.
  6. Add 45g cocoa powder, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 teaspoon vanilla, and 60g chopped semi-sweet chocolate to the browned butter; mix until smooth.
  7. In a separate bowl, whisk 3 eggs and 100g light brown sugar for 5-6 minutes until dissolved.
  8. Add 200g powdered sugar to the egg mixture; mix for 1-2 minutes until combined.
  9. Add the cooled browned butter mixture to the egg mixture; mix until smooth. Add 65g all-purpose flour and 130g semi-sweet chocolate chips; mix until well combined.
  10. Layer the cookie and brownie batters in the prepared pan. Bake for 50-55 minutes or until the edges are golden and the center is a little fudgy. Let cool for 6-7 hours before cutting into brookies.
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