Description

Valentine Brookies are a delightful combination of rich, fudgy brownies and soft, fluffy cookies, baked together to create a luscious treat perfect for Valentine’s Day or any special occasion. The brownie base provides a deep chocolate flavor, while the pink-tinted cookie layer adds sweetness and festive color, making it both visually appealing and delicious.

Ingredients

Scale

Brownie Layer

1 box Brownie Mix (store-bought or homemade)
1/2 cup Unsalted Butter (for moisture and richness)
2 large Eggs (room temperature)

Cookie Layer

1/2 cup Unsalted Butter (softened)
1/2 cup Brown Sugar
1/4 cup Granulated Sugar
1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract (pure)
1 1/2 cups All-Purpose Flour (can substitute gluten-free if needed)
1 teaspoon Baking Powder
1 teaspoon Pink Food Coloring (optional)

Instructions

Preparation: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a baking pan or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
Prepare Doughs: Prepare the brownie batter according to the package instructions or your homemade recipe, typically mixing the brownie mix, 1/2 cup melted unsalted butter, and 2 eggs. In a separate bowl, cream the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs and vanilla extract until combined. Gradually add the flour and baking powder, mixing until just incorporated. Add pink food coloring if desired to give the cookie dough a festive Valentine’s Day hue.
Combine: Alternately spoon dollops of brownie batter and cookie dough into the prepared pan. Use a knife or skewer to gently swirl the two batters together to create a marbled effect, being careful not to overmix.
Bake: Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes. Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with moist crumbs but not wet batter.
Cool and Slice: Remove the brookies from the oven and allow them to cool in the pan for about 10-15 minutes. Lift the brookies out by the parchment paper if used, then slice into squares to serve.

Notes

Using room temperature eggs ensures better mixing and texture in both batters.
Do not over-swirl the batters to maintain distinct brownie and cookie layers for a pretty marbled effect.
Substitute gluten-free flour to make the cookie layer gluten-free if needed.
If you want a richer flavor, use browned butter in the cookie dough instead of regular softened butter.
Store leftover brookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Keywords: Valentine brookies, brownie cookie bars, marbled brookies, pink cookies, chocolate dessert, Valentine’s Day dessert