Double Layer Vegan Brookies (Printable)
Rich fudgy cocoa bottom meets chewy chocolate chip cookie topping in these irresistible plant-based squares
# What You'll Need:
→ Brownie Layer
01 - 1 cup all-purpose flour
02 - 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
03 - 1 cup brown sugar, packed
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 (almond, soy, or oat)
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, packed
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
# Steps:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line an 8x8 inch baking pan with parchment paper, allowing overhang on sides for easy removal.
02 - In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, brown sugar, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
03 - Pour melted coconut oil or vegan butter, plant milk, and vanilla into dry mixture. Stir until just combined. Fold in dark chocolate chips.
04 - Spread brownie batter evenly into prepared pan, pressing firmly with spatula to create smooth base layer.
05 - In separate bowl, beat softened vegan butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until fluffy and lightened in color.
06 - Add plant milk and vanilla to butter mixture; mix well. Add flour, baking soda, and salt. Stir until just combined. Fold in chocolate chips.
07 - Carefully spread cookie dough evenly over brownie batter. Lightly wet spatula or hands with water to prevent sticking.
08 - Bake 30 to 35 minutes until top is golden and toothpick inserted in center comes out with few moist crumbs. Cool completely in pan before slicing into 12 squares.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- You get two desserts in one gorgeous layer without any complicated techniques or weird ingredients
- The texture contrast between the dense brownie bottom and lighter cookie top is basically impossible to stop eating
02 -
- The brownie layer will seem very thin compared to the cookie dough but this is intentional and correct
- Room temperature ingredients help the layers merge better while still maintaining their distinct textures
03 -
- Wet your hands slightly before spreading the cookie layer to prevent sticking
- Do not overbake, these continue cooking slightly as they cool and you want them fudgy