Description
Looking for the best chocolate dessert ideas? These fudgy chewy brookies are quick, easy, and simple to make while delivering rich chocolate flavor in every bite. Perfect as a healthy treat option when enjoyed in moderation or as a fun baking project. Great for parties, holidays, family weekends, potlucks, or quick dessert cravings. Beginner friendly, freezer friendly, and one of the best homemade cookie ideas to save and repeat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup dark chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup all purpose flour
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Melt 1 cup dark chocolate chips with 1/2 cup butter over low heat and stir until smooth then let cool slightly.
- In a bowl whisk 2 eggs with 1/2 cup granulated sugar and 1/3 cup brown sugar until pale and thick.
- Slowly mix the melted chocolate into the egg mixture and add 1 tsp vanilla extract.
- Sift in 1/2 cup flour 1/4 cup cocoa powder and 1/2 tsp salt then fold gently until just combined.
- Fold in 1/2 cup chocolate chips and let the dough rest for 5 minutes if very loose.
- Scoop dough onto a lined baking sheet leaving space between portions.
- Bake at 350°F for 10 to 12 minutes until edges are set and centers look soft.
- Cool on the tray for 5 minutes then transfer to a rack and sprinkle with flaky salt if desired.
Notes
- Do not overbake to keep centers fudgy.
- Use high quality chocolate for best flavor.
- Dough can be frozen and baked later.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brookie
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg