Description

Delight in the best of both worlds with these Red Velvet Brookies, a luscious combination of rich red velvet brownies and chewy chocolate chip cookies baked together into one irresistible dessert. Featuring a vibrant red cocoa brownie layer and classic chocolate chip cookie dough, these brookies deliver a perfect balance of flavors and textures, finished with a sprinkle of flaky sea salt for an elegant touch.

Ingredients

Scale

Brownie Layer

0.5 cup unsalted butter (melted)
1 cup granulated sugar
0.25 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 tbsp red food coloring (gel preferred)
1 tsp white vinegar
2 large eggs
0.75 cup all-purpose flour
0.25 tsp salt

Cookie Layer

0.5 cup unsalted butter (softened)
0.5 cup packed brown sugar
0.25 cup granulated sugar
1 large egg
1 tsp vanilla extract
1.25 cups all-purpose flour
0.5 tsp baking soda
0.5 tsp salt
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

Finishing Touch

1 tsp flaky sea salt (Maldon style)

Instructions

Preheat and prepare: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×13 inch baking pan with parchment paper and lightly spray it with non-stick spray to ensure easy removal later.
Make the brownie batter: In a bowl, whisk together the melted butter and granulated sugar. Add unsweetened cocoa powder, vanilla extract, red food coloring, and white vinegar, whisking until combined. Beat in the eggs one at a time. Gently fold in the all-purpose flour and salt until just mixed. Set aside.
Prepare the cookie dough: In a separate bowl, cream the softened butter with brown sugar and granulated sugar until fluffy. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract. Stir in the flour, baking soda, and salt. Finally, fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips evenly throughout the dough.
Assemble the brookies: Alternately drop scoops of brownie batter and cookie dough into the prepared pan in a checkerboard pattern. This creates a beautiful marbled and textural contrast once baked.
Bake: Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 22-28 minutes or until the top is set and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with moist crumbs but no wet batter.
Finish with sea salt: Immediately after removing from the oven, sprinkle the top evenly with flaky sea salt to enhance the flavors.
Cool and serve: Allow the brookies to cool completely in the pan before lifting them out using the parchment paper. Slice into squares and enjoy!

Notes

Use gel red food coloring for more vibrant color without adding extra liquid to the batter.
Make sure to not overbake; brookies should be slightly soft in the center for a chewy texture.
Flaky sea salt adds a lovely contrast to the sweet dessert, but it can be omitted if you prefer.
Store brookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for longer storage.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Keywords: Red Velvet Brookies, Red Velvet Brownies, Chocolate Chip Cookies, Brookies, Dessert, Baked Treat