Chewy Double Chocolate Brookies Recipe

Imagine a treat that captures everything you adore about gooey brownies and chewy cookies in a single bite: that’s the magic of Double Chocolate Fudgy Brookies! These little wonders are rich, deeply chocolatey, and impossibly soft in the middle with just the right amount of crisp on the edge—a dream for anyone who loves their desserts ultra-indulgent and utterly satisfying.

Ingredients You’ll Need

You won’t believe how easy it is to whip up these Double Chocolate Fudgy Brookies—all you need are a handful of kitchen staples, but each ingredient plays its own crucial part in creating that perfect fudgy, chewy texture and rich, chocolate-forward bite. Here’s how each one makes the magic happen:

• Plain (all-purpose) flour: This forms the structure of the brookies—just enough to hold them together while keeping things soft and chewy.
• Cocoa powder: Deepens the chocolate flavor and gives an intense, irresistible color.
• Baking powder: A little boost so your brookies rise just the right amount, forming gorgeous crackly tops.
• Salt: Essential for bringing out all the nuances of the chocolate—don’t skip it!
• Chopped dark chocolate: The backbone of that fudgy brownie vibe—melted with butter for a decadent base.
• Butter (salted or unsalted): Adds richness and helps the brookies stay tender; choose salted for a little deeper flavor if you like.
• Eggs (room temperature): Whipped with sugar into a fluffy, dreamy mixture—this is what gives our brookies that signature chewy edge.
• Caster or granulated sugar: Sweetens and helps create a crisp crust on top.
• Demerara or raw sugar: Those big, golden grains add a caramel note and a whisper of crunch to every bite.
• Vanilla: It’s the tiny secret that subtly rounds out all the other flavors.
• Dark or milk chocolate chips: Stirred in at the end for gooey pockets of chocolate in every mouthful.

Variations

The real fun of Double Chocolate Fudgy Brookies is how easy they are to customize! Whether you want to change up the flavors, sneak in some add-ins, or tweak them for your dietary needs, the possibilities are simply endless—get creative and make them your own.

• Nutty Brookies: Stir in a handful of roughly chopped toasted walnuts, pecans, or hazelnuts for crunch and a nutty depth that plays beautifully with chocolate.
• Triple Chocolate Brookies: Swap the dark or milk chocolate chips for white chocolate chips, or do a mix—each bite becomes a surprise!
• Espresso Kick: Add a teaspoon of instant espresso powder to the melted chocolate for a mocha twist that intensifies the chocolate flavor.
• Gluten-Free Option: Substitute a good-quality 1:1 gluten-free flour blend for the regular flour—no one will know the difference!
• Peanut Butter Swirl: Dollop a little peanut butter onto the brookies just before baking and swirl gently for a classic flavor combination.

How to Make Double Chocolate Fudgy Brookies

Step 1: Prep Your Oven and Pan

Preheat your oven to 160ºC (320ºF) if using a fan, or 170ºC (338ºF) for conventional ovens. Line a large baking tray with parchment paper—this ensures easy removal and helps your brookies bake up evenly. A little preparation now means no sticky mess later!

Step 2: Melt Chocolate and Butter

In a heatproof bowl, combine the chopped dark chocolate and butter. Set the bowl over a pan of gently simmering water (make sure it doesn’t touch the water) and stir until the mixture is silky-smooth and fully melted. Stir in the vanilla to infuse every drop with flavor. Take care—low and slow is the key to keeping your chocolate luscious, not scorched.

Step 3: Whip Eggs and Sugars

In another medium bowl, use an electric hand mixer on high speed to beat together the eggs, caster sugar, and demerara sugar. Beat for a full 5 minutes; you want the mixture to turn pale, thick, and almost mousse-like. This step is what gives your Double Chocolate Fudgy Brookies that divine, chewy structure—don’t skimp on the whisking!

Step 4: Sift and Mix Dry Ingredients

Sift the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt into a mixing bowl. Toss in the chocolate chips and give it all a quick mix, making sure everything’s well distributed and clump-free. Sifting helps create those delicate crackly tops we all love in brookies.

Step 5: Fold Everything Together

Gently fold the melted chocolate and butter mixture into the whipped eggs and sugars—go slowly to keep all that amazing fluff. Next, fold in the dry ingredients and chocolate chips just until no streaks remain; over-mixing at this stage will make the brookies dense instead of delightfully light.

Step 6: Scoop and Bake

Use a tablespoon or cookie scoop to drop mounds of batter onto your lined tray, leaving space for spreading. Slide the tray into your preheated oven and bake for 12–14 minutes—brookies are done when their tops are glossy, crackled, and just set through the middle for optimal fudginess.

Step 7: Cool, Sprinkle, and Enjoy

Right after they come out of the oven, sprinkle your brookies with a flurry of flaky sea salt if you love that sweet-salty combo. Let them cool for about 10 minutes on the tray to firm up before transferring to a wire rack. Resist the urge to snatch one while it’s still molten (or don’t—I’ll never tell!).

How to Serve Double Chocolate Fudgy Brookies

Garnishes

For an extra pop, try a sprinkle of flaky sea salt the moment your Double Chocolate Fudgy Brookies emerge from the oven. If you want to dress them up, drizzle with a little melted chocolate, or add a dusting of powdered sugar—they’ll look as spectacular as they taste!

Side Dishes

Brookies and a cold glass of milk? Classic. But they’re also showstoppers served alongside a scoop of vanilla ice cream, fresh berries, or a dollop of whipped cream. At parties, nestle them among a platter of fruit or serve with hot espresso for an elegant twist.

Creative Ways to Present

For an easy dessert board, arrange brookies in a circle and fill the center with chocolate truffles or strawberries. Dress them up for the holidays by tying a few together with ribbon and gifting in cellophane bags. Or stack and skewer them for an epic Double Chocolate Fudgy Brookies “cake” tower—the ultimate treat for chocolate lovers!

Make Ahead and Storage

Storing Leftovers

Once cooled, keep your Double Chocolate Fudgy Brookies in an airtight container at room temperature. They’ll stay perfectly chewy and rich for 3–4 days—if they last that long!

Freezing

To freeze, place brookies in a single layer on a lined tray, freeze until solid, then transfer to freezer-safe bags or containers. They’ll stay fresh and fudgy for up to three months, ready to satisfy any chocolate craving at a moment’s notice.

Reheating

To restore that just-baked gooeyness, pop a brookie in the microwave for about 10 seconds. If you’re reheating a batch, a few minutes in a low oven works wonders. They’ll taste like you made them fresh that day!

FAQs

Final Thoughts

If you’re looking for a treat that’s outrageously chocolatey, gorgeously chewy, and utterly unforgettable, these Double Chocolate Fudgy Brookies are the recipe your heart has been waiting for. I hope you love every fudgy, gooey bite as much as my friends and family do—don’t be surprised if this recipe becomes your new favorite to share (or savor all to yourself!).

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