Double Layer Vegan Brookies (Printable View)
Fudgy brownie and chewy cookie layers create an irresistible plant-based chocolate dessert.
# What You'll Need:
→ Brownie Layer
01 - 1 cup (120 g) all-purpose flour
02 - 1/2 cup (45 g) unsweetened cocoa powder
03 - 1 cup (200 g) brown sugar
04 - 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
05 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
06 - 1/2 cup melted coconut oil or vegan butter
07 - 1/4 cup unsweetened plant milk
08 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
09 - 1/2 cup vegan dark chocolate chips
→ Cookie Layer
10 - 1 1/4 cups (150 g) all-purpose flour
11 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
12 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
13 - 1/2 cup vegan butter, softened
14 - 1/2 cup (100 g) brown sugar
15 - 1/4 cup (50 g) granulated sugar
16 - 1/4 cup unsweetened plant milk
17 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
18 - 3/4 cup vegan chocolate chips
# How-To Steps:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line an 8x8 inch baking pan with parchment paper, ensuring excess paper hangs over sides for easy removal.
02 - Whisk flour, cocoa powder, brown sugar, baking powder, and salt in medium bowl. Add melted coconut oil, plant milk, and vanilla; mix until combined. Fold in chocolate chips.
03 - Press brownie batter evenly into prepared pan using spatula or offset knife.
04 - Beat vegan butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until fluffy. Blend in plant milk and vanilla extract.
05 - Stir flour, baking soda, and salt into creamed mixture until just incorporated. Fold in chocolate chips.
06 - Spread cookie dough evenly over brownie batter. Moisten spatula or hands with water to prevent sticking.
07 - Bake 30-35 minutes until top is golden and toothpick inserted in center has moist crumbs.
08 - Cool completely in pan before lifting out and cutting into 12 squares.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The brownie layer stays impossibly fudgy thanks to the perfect ratio of coconut oil to cocoa powder
- You get two desserts in one without any extra effort
- The texture combination of chewy cookie and dense brownie is something you have to experience to understand
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- Letting these cool completely is non-negotiable or the layers will slide apart when you cut them
- The brownie layer might seem thin compared to the cookie dough but this ratio creates the perfect balance in every bite
- If your coconut oil solidifies before mixing the brownie batter warm it slightly for easier incorporation
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- Room temperature ingredients mix together more easily and create better textures so don't rush the softening step
- Weighing your flour instead of using measuring cups gives consistent results every time