brookie-crownies — all aflutter

OH MY. These Brookie-Crownies are SO SO good. I didn’t know what to call them, so I gave them two names and they totally deserve it. They have a layer of super chocolatey brownie on bottom and the best chocolate chip cookie on top, combining two perfect desserts into one AND if you top it with a little scoop of vanilla ice cream [we LOVE this], it’ll be a solid 3-in-1. YUM.

I WAS totally inspired by Mountain Mama Cooks’ version, which uses a secret-weapon BOXED brownie mix in the recipe [shhh!] and then I added my favorite Chocolate Chip Cookie Pie dough on top for the cookie layer. The final product is super delicious and a total crowd-pleaser. I made mine GF with King Arthur’s awesome Gluten Free Fudge Brownie Mix, which I always keep on hand for easy treat ‘emergencies.’ The mix is nut-free, too, so it’s a great option for a group of sweet-lovers with a variety of food allergies, but they’re objectively gooey and yummy even if you don’t. Though this recipe calls for a few extra steps to get the 2-in-1, it’s super easy and totally worth it. Our crew ate them 4 at a time and loved every bite. GIFT A LITTLE HAPPINESS. xo

INGREDIENTS

1 box of brownie mix + the ingredients it calls for [eggs, etc]
1/2 cup softened unsalted butter
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 large egg, whisked
2 tsp vanilla extract
1 cup all purpose flour (I use King Arthur GF Measure for Measure and it’s perfect)
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp kosher salt
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

DIRECTIONS

Preheat oven according to your brownie package directions
Mix the brownies according to the package directions and spread them in a greased 9x13 pan
Bake the brownies for 20-25 minutes LESS than recipe advises and take them out of the oven to cool for a few minutes [they will still be jiggly]
Put oven temp to 375
Cream the butter and sugar in a standing mixer (or in a bowl using a hand mixer) for 4-5 minutes until light and fluffy
Add the egg and vanilla and mix for 1 minute
Combine the flour, baking soda and salt in a bowl and slowly incorporate into the butter and egg mixture
Mix until combined then pour in the chocolate chips and stir
Drop blobs of the dough gently onto the brownie layer, then spread evenly to reach across the pan [I honestly used my hands for this, but do whatever works for you]
Bake the whole thing for 20 more minutes, or until the cookie layer is golden brown
Cool, slice and share with your favorite treat-lovers