Brookies

By a 7th grade student

Brookies Recipe

Ingredients:

• 2 cups unsalted butter, softened

• 2 cups granulated sugar

• 3 large eggs

• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

• 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder

• 2 cups all-purpose flour

• 1/4 teaspoon salt

• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder

• 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed

• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda

• 1 cup chocolate chips

Instructions:

1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9x13-inch baking pan with parchment paper or lightly grease it.

2. Make the Brownie Layer:

   • In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened unsalted butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.

   • Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.

   • Stir in the vanilla extract.

   • In another bowl, whisk together the cocoa powder, all-purpose flour, salt, baking powder, and baking soda.

   • Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined.

   • Fold in half of the chocolate chips.

   • Pour the brownie batter into the prepared pan and spread it evenly.

3. Make the Cookie Dough Layer:

   • In a separate bowl, cream together the remaining unsalted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until fluffy.

   • Add the eggs and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.

   • In another bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

   • Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined.

   • Fold in the remaining chocolate chips.

4. Assemble the Brookies:

   • Drop spoonfuls of the cookie dough over the brownie layer, spacing them out evenly.

   • Use a spatula or knife to gently swirl the two layers together for a marbled effect.

5. Bake: Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs (not wet batter).

6. Cool and Serve: Allow the brookies to cool in the pan for at least 10-15 minutes before cutting into squares.