Description
Decadent brookies combining rich fudgy brownies with swirled cookie layers, featuring bold espresso and chocolate flavors for the ultimate dessert experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 1/2 tablespoons instant coffee powder dissolved in 1 tablespoon boiled water
- 2/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1/3 teaspoon salt
- 2 extra-large eggs, cold
- 1/2 cup plain flour
- 1/3 cup chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup butter, softened
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons caster sugar
- 1/2 cup plain flour
- 1 pinch salt
- 1/4 cup chocolate chips, divided
- 1/2 teaspoon instant coffee powder + 1/2 tablespoon cocoa powder dissolved in 1 tablespoon boiled water
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 160°C (325°F). Line 8×8-inch pan with parchment paper, leaving overhang for easy removal.
- Melt butter in saucepan over low heat. Add sugar, stir until hot and dissolved (1 minute). Remove from heat, add coffee mixture and cocoa powder, whisking continuously.
- Cool slightly (5 minutes), whisk in vanilla. Add eggs one at a time, beating until smooth and glossy. Fold in flour and chocolate chips until just combined.
- Pour batter into prepared pan, smooth top. Bake 25-30 minutes until toothpick comes out slightly dirty. Cool completely in pan.
- Beat softened butter, vanilla, and sugars until fluffy. Add flour and salt, beat until dough forms. Fold in half the chocolate chips. Divide dough in half.
- Add coffee-cocoa mixture to one half of cookie dough. Stir to combine, adding milk if needed for consistency.
- Spread plain cookie dough over cooled brownies. Add mocha dough on top, swirl with knife. Top with remaining chocolate chips.
- Cut into 16 squares using sharp knife for clean edges.
Notes
- Use room temperature eggs for better incorporation and smoother brownie texture
- Don’t overbake the brownies – slightly underdone ensures fudgy consistency
- Dissolve coffee completely in hot water to prevent gritty texture in final product
- Clean knife between cuts for neat, professional-looking squares
- Chill finished brookies for 30 minutes before cutting for cleaner slices
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
Keywords: mocha brownies, coffee desserts, brookie recipe, chocolate espresso treats, fudgy brownies, layered desserts, coffee chocolate bars, homemade brookies