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Brown Butter Brookies

Brown Butter Brookies: Ultimate Chewy Chocolate Bliss

Discover the irresistible combination of chewy cookies and fudgy brownies with these Brown Butter Brookies.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 12 squares
Course: Desserts
Calories: 220
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Brookie Batter
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter Browned for flavor
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar Substitute with coconut sugar if desired
  • 1 cup Light Brown Sugar Dark brown sugar can be used
  • 2 large Eggs Can replace with unsweetened applesauce (1/4 cup per egg)
  • 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract No substitutions recommended
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour Gluten-free flour blends may work
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/2 cup Unsweetened Cocoa Powder Omit for cookie-only version
  • 1 cup Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips Dark chocolate chips are a great alternative
  • 1/2 cup Chopped Nuts (Optional) Consider pecans or omit for nut-free

Equipment

  • Medium saucepan
  • Large mixing bowl
  • whisk
  • spatula
  • 9x13 inch baking dish
  • Wire rack

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Brown Butter Brookies
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  2. Melt the unsalted butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat, stirring frequently until golden brown.
  3. Combine granulated and light brown sugars with the cooled brown butter in a large mixing bowl until smooth.
  4. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in the vanilla extract.
  5. Whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cocoa powder in a separate bowl.
  6. Fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined, avoiding overmixing.
  7. Gently fold in chocolate chips and nuts until evenly distributed.
  8. Spread the batter evenly into the prepared baking dish.
  9. Bake in the oven for 25-30 minutes, checking doneness with a toothpick.
  10. Cool in the pan on a wire rack for at least 15 minutes before slicing.

Nutrition

Serving: 1squareCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, monitor the butter while browning and avoid overmixing the batter. Personalize with different chocolate chips or nut varieties as desired.

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