Skillet Brookie (Cookie + Brownie in One!)

This skillet brookie combines a rich, fudgy brownie layer with a soft, chewy chocolate chip cookie baked together in one pan for the ultimate dessert mashup. The brownie batter is made in one pot with cocoa powder and oil for a dense, chocolatey base, while the cookie dough is mixed directly in the skillet with melted butter and sugars. As it bakes, the two layers meld together into a gooey, warm dessert with crisp edges and soft centers-perfect for scooping straight from the pan and serving with ice cream.

This summer has been the summer of cookies and brownies with my nieces and nephew. We can't stop and I ain't mad about it. One day we wanted to make a skillet cookie but then we also wanted brownies so we settled on making a skillet brookie.

We wanted to make it fast so there was no time to wait for butter to soften and we wanted to make it within the skillet, which means fewer dishes to clean up! Now because this is a two in one dessert naturally the brownies have to be made separately. But luckily the brownies are based on my homemade brownie recipe which is all made in one pot.

The end result is an incredibly decadent dessert where you get bits of chocolatey brownie and gooey golden brown cookie. And don't forget copious amounts of vanilla ice cream on top!

Another delicious dessert mash-up is my chocolate brownie cheesecake bars, seriously so rich and delicious!

The Ingredients Behind This Dessert Mashup

• Brownie base (cocoa + oil + cornstarch): Creates a dense, fudgy layer with rich chocolate flavor and a soft texture.
• Melted butter (cookie layer): Eliminates the need for softened butter and helps create a chewy cookie texture.
• Brown sugar + granulated sugar: Provide both moisture and structure for that classic chewy cookie bite.
• Chocolate chips/chunks: Added to both layers for melty pockets of chocolate throughout.
• Baking powder + baking soda: Work together to give lift to both layers while keeping them soft.

And of course, you'll need a cast-iron skillet. You can also make this in a 9-inch pan. For the classic handheld version try my homemade brookies recipe.

One Skillet, Zero Regrets

So the brownie layer is based on my classic brownie recipe, it is all made in this one-pot but if you want to see step-by-step photos on how to make my brownies then click through to the homemade brownie post.

Add some delicious vanilla ice cream, we love the triple vanilla tubs, and dig in to this scrumptious skillet brookie!

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This skillet brookie combines a rich, fudgy brownie layer with a soft, chewy chocolate chip cookie baked together in one pan for the ultimate dessert mashup. The brownie batter is made in one pot with cocoa powder and oil for a dense, chocolatey base, while the cookie dough is mixed directly in the skillet with melted butter and sugars. As it bakes, the two layers meld together into a gooey, warm dessert with crisp edges and soft centers-perfect for scooping straight from the pan and serving with ice cream.

• Total Time: 45 minutes
• Yield: 8-10 Slices 1x

Ingredients

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Brownie Layer

• 2 Tablespoons Water
• 1 Tablespoon Unsalted Butter
• 125 grams Granulated Sugar
• 45 grams Bensdorp Dutch Cocoa Powder
• 3 Tablespoons Vegetable Oil
• 2 Teaspoons Pure Vanilla Extract
• 1 Large Egg, at room temp.
• Pinch of Baking Powder
• Pinch of Salt
• 1 ½ Teaspoons Cornstarch/ Cornflour
• 30 grams All-Purpose/ Plain Flour
• 2oz Chocolate (chips, chunks, or bars chopped)

Cookie Layer

• ½ cup Salted Butter
• ½ cup Light Brown Sugar
• ¼ cup Granulated Sugar
• 1 Lage Egg
• 1 Teaspoon Pure Vanilla Extract
• 1 cup Plus 2 tablespoons All-Purpose Flour
• ½ Teaspoon Baking Soda
• ¼ Teaspoon Baking Powder
• ¼ Teaspoon Salt
• ¾ cup Milk Chocolate Chips

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Instructions

Brownie Layer

1. Preheat your oven to 350F/180C.
2. In a large pot add the water, butter, sugar, and cocoa powder. Cook on medium heat for 2-3 minutes until it is all combined together, the mixture will look weird and not liquidy enough, that is fine. Then add the oil and vanilla extract. Cook on low for an additional minute and mix to combine everything.
3. Take off of the heat, let sit for 5 minutes then add the egg and whisk to combine.
4. Add the baking powder, salt, cornstarch, and mix to combine. Gently add the flour by using a spatula to fold in until just combined, just before there are no flour streaks add your chocolate chunks/ chips. Do not over mix, this will affect the end product. Set aside while you prepare the cookie layer. 

Cookie Layer 

1. In a 10-11-inch skillet add the butter and cook over low heat to melt the butter. Remove from the heat and mix in the sugars, let cool for 5-10 minutes. Add the egg and vanilla and mix until fully combined.
2. Add the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt and gently fold in. Mix in the chocolate chips. Then form 5-6 little hole areas for the brownie batter to sit on top. Use a cookie scoop to add the brownie batter. Then sprinkle more chocolate chips on top if desired. Bake for 23-26 minutes, don't overbake the brookie. You want a toothpick in the center to come out with moist crumbs, not completely dry. Let the brookie cool for 5-10 minutes before digging in. Be careful as the pan will be out. 

Notes

• You can totally make this a few hours ahead of time wrap it in plastic wrap then store it in the fridge until you want to bake the cookie.

• Author: Elizabeth Waterson
• Prep Time: 20 Minutes
• Cook Time: 25 Minutes
• Category: Dessert
• Method: Bake
• Cuisine: American

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