Double Layer Vegan Brookies (Printable Version)
Fudgy cocoa brownie layered with chewy chocolate chip cookie dough, all plant-based and baked to golden perfection.
# What You'll Need:
→ Brownie Layer
01 - 1 cup all-purpose flour
02 - 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
03 - 1 cup 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 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 brown sugar
15 - 1/4 cup granulated sugar
16 - 1/4 cup unsweetened plant milk
17 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
18 - 3/4 cup vegan chocolate chips
# Directions:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line an 8x8 inch baking pan with parchment paper.
02 - Whisk together flour, cocoa powder, brown sugar, baking powder, and salt. Add melted coconut oil, plant milk, and vanilla. Mix until combined. Fold in chocolate chips. Spread batter evenly in prepared pan.
03 - Cream vegan butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until fluffy. Add plant milk and vanilla; mix well. Stir in flour, baking soda, and salt until combined. Fold in chocolate chips.
04 - Spread cookie dough evenly over brownie batter. Use a spatula or water-moistened hands to help distribute.
05 - Bake for 30-35 minutes until top is golden and toothpick inserted in center has moist crumbs.
06 - Cool completely in pan before slicing into 12 squares.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- You get two desserts in every single bite without the work of making separate recipes
- The fudgy brownie layer and chewy cookie layer complement each other so perfectly no one can believe it's vegan
- These freeze beautifully so you can secretly stash some for yourself before serving guests
02 -
- Underbaking slightly is your friend here because these continue setting up as they cool and you want that fudgy center
- The cookie dough layer will feel thick and hard to spread but wet hands make it manageable
- Room temperature ingredients prevent the layers from separating during baking
03 -
- Chill your pan in the freezer for 10 minutes before baking to help the layers stay distinct
- Add a teaspoon of espresso powder to the brownie layer to intensify the chocolate flavor