RED VELVET BROOKIES (COOKIE + BROWNIE)

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Fudgy red velvet brownies layered with chewy chocolate chip cookie dough, baked together into one ultra-decadent dessert. These brookies combine the best of both worlds: rich, chocolatey brownie texture with soft cookie bites on top.

With their deep red color and indulgent layers, they’re perfect for Valentine’s Day, romantic, shareable, and guaranteed to impress.

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Ingredients Method Notes

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Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough

50 g brown sugar
100 g white sugar
110 g butter melted & slightly cooled
1 egg
1½ tsp vanilla extract
160 g all-purpose flour
½ tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
100 g dark chocolate chips

Red Velvet Brownie Batter

220 g butter melted
130 g milk chocolate
70 g dark chocolate chips
250 g sugar
2 eggs
½ tbsp vanilla extract
2 tsp cocoa powder
140 g all-purpose flour
½ tsp salt
2 tsp red food coloring
½ tsp vinegar apple cider or white

Method

Pro Tips for Perfect Brookies

Don’t overbake – the center should still look slightly underdone when you take them out. They will set as they cool and stay fudgy instead of cakey.

Use room-temperature eggs – they mix more evenly into both batters and give you a smoother texture.

Spread in layers, not swirls – keeping the brownie and cookie layers mostly separate gives you clear, beautiful layers when slicing.

Let them cool completely before cutting – warm brookies will fall apart. For clean Valentine-perfect squares, chill them briefly after cooling.

Line the pan properly – leave some parchment hanging over the edges so you can lift the whole slab out easily.

For deeper red color – use gel food coloring instead of liquid for a more vibrant Valentine’s red without thinning the batter.

Perfect for gifting – once fully cooled, wrap individual squares in parchment and tie with twine or ribbon. They stay soft for days.

Make ahead friendly – bake a day in advance; flavor and texture actually improve overnight.

Make the Cookie Dough

Mix brown sugar and white sugar with the melted butter until combined. Add the egg and vanilla extract. Stir in flour, baking powder, and salt just until incorporated, then fold in the chocolate chips. While you make the brownie batter, let the cookie dough chill in the fridge so it firms up and can be shaped more easily later.

Make the Brownie Batter

Pour the hot melted butter over the chocolate chips and stir until smooth. Add sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract, then beat with a hand mixer for 5-10 minutes until glossy.
The mixture will turn lighter and glossier. Rub a little between your fingers, if you don’t feel any sugar granules, it’s ready. Fully dissolved sugar is what creates the classic crinkle top.
Fold in cocoa powder, flour, salt, food coloring and vinegar gently.

Assemble the Brookies

Line a 23 × 23 cm (9×9 inch) pan with parchment paper. Spread half of the brownie batter into the pan. Drop half of the cookie dough on top in chunks. Cover with the remaining brownie batter, then add the rest of the cookie dough loosely on top.

Bake

Bake at 175–177°C (top & bottom heat) for 40–50 minutes. The center should be slightly fudgy, moist crumbs on a toothpick are perfect.

Cool & Slice

Let the brookies cool completely in the pan before slicing. For extra clean cuts, chill briefly after cooling.

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Why You’ll Love This Recipe

Two Desserts in One – brownies + cookies baked together

Fudgy & Chewy – gooey center with soft cookie texture

No Chill Time Needed – cookie dough goes straight into the pan

Valentine’s Day Perfect – red velvet color makes them ideal for gifting or sharing

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