🖋️ Written by Emma
Why Make This Recipe
Fudgy Chewy Browkies, often called brookies, are a delightful blend of brownies and cookies. They offer the perfect balance of chewy, fudgy chocolate goodness with a cookie-like texture. This sweet treat is great for serving at gatherings or enjoying as an afternoon snack. Making browkies is also easy, making them an excellent choice for both beginners and experienced bakers.
How to Make Fudgy Chewy Browkies
Ingredients
- 95 g plain (all-purpose) flour
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 225 g dark chocolate (chopped)
- 56 g butter (salted or unsalted)
- 2 eggs (room temperature)
- 100 g caster or granulated sugar
- 90 g Demerara or raw sugar (*see notes)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 85 g dark or milk chocolate chips
Directions
Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 160ºC (320ºF) with a fan or 170ºC (338ºF) for conventional heating. Prepare a baking tray by lining it with parchment paper.
Melt Chocolate and Butter: In a heatproof bowl, combine the chopped dark chocolate and butter. Place this bowl over a pan of simmering water, making sure the bottom of the bowl does not touch the water. Stir occasionally until the chocolate and butter are fully melted and combined. Stir in the vanilla extract.
Whip Eggs and Sugars: In a separate medium bowl, use an electric hand whisk on high speed to beat the caster sugar, demerara sugar, and eggs. Continue whisking until the mixture becomes very light, thick, and fluffy, about 5 minutes.
Combine Dry Ingredients: In another bowl, sift together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt, then add the chocolate chips. This will help ensure there are no lumps and that the dry ingredients are evenly mixed.
Integrate Chocolate Mixture: Gradually fold the melted chocolate and butter mixture into the whipped eggs and sugars. Stir gently to maintain the airiness of the whipped eggs.
Fold in Dry Ingredients: Carefully fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture using a spatula, ensuring you do not deflate the mixture. Mix only until just combined to keep the batter light.
Bake the Brookies: Scoop tablespoons of batter onto the prepared baking tray, spacing them well apart to allow for spreading. Bake in the preheated oven for 12-14 minutes, or until the brookies are set and crackly on top.
Cool and Finish: Remove from the oven and sprinkle with sea salt immediately, if desired. Let them cool on the baking tray for about 10 minutes before transferring them to a cooling rack to cool completely.
How to Serve Fudgy Chewy Browkies
Serve these delicious brookies warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or enjoy them fresh out of the oven. They also pair well with a cup of coffee or tea, making them a perfect treat for any time of day.
How to Store Fudgy Chewy Browkies
To store leftover brookies, place them in an airtight container at room temperature. They will stay fresh for about 3-4 days. If you want to keep them longer, you can freeze them. Wrap each brookie individually in plastic wrap and store them in a freezer bag for up to 3 months.
Tips to Make Fudgy Chewy Browkies
- Ensure your eggs are at room temperature as they blend better.
- Don’t overmix the batter once you combine the dry and wet ingredients to maintain a light texture.
- Experiment with adding nuts or different types of chocolate chips for new flavors.
Variation
You can add ingredients like crushed cookies or nuts to the brownie batter for extra texture and flavor. Alternatively, try using white chocolate chips instead of dark or milk chocolate chips for a different taste.
FAQs
1. Can I use milk chocolate instead of dark chocolate?
Yes, you can replace dark chocolate with milk chocolate, but the flavor will be sweeter.
2. What can I do if I don’t have Demerara sugar?
You can use brown sugar as a substitute for Demerara sugar in this recipe.
3. Can I make these browkies gluten-free?
Yes, you can use a gluten-free all-purpose flour to make these browkies gluten-free.
Enjoy making your Fudgy Chewy Browkies!
Fudgy Chewy Browkies
Ingredients
Method
- Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 160ºC (320ºF) with a fan or 170ºC (338ºF) for conventional heating. Prepare a baking tray by lining it with parchment paper.
- Melt Chocolate and Butter: In a heatproof bowl, combine the chopped dark chocolate and butter. Place this bowl over a pan of simmering water, ensuring the bowl does not touch the water. Stir occasionally until melted and combined. Stir in vanilla extract.
- Whip Eggs and Sugars: In a separate bowl, use an electric whisk to beat the caster sugar, demerara sugar, and eggs on high speed until very light, thick, and fluffy (about 5 minutes).
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In another bowl, sift together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt, then add the chocolate chips.
- Integrate Chocolate Mixture: Gradually fold the melted chocolate and butter mixture into the whipped eggs and sugars.
- Fold in Dry Ingredients: Carefully fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture using a spatula until just combined.
- Bake the Brookies: Scoop tablespoons of batter onto the prepared tray, spacing them well apart. Bake for 12-14 minutes, or until set and crackly on top.
- Cool and Finish: Remove from the oven, sprinkle with sea salt if desired, and let cool on the tray for about 10 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.
