Can I refrigerate brownie batter?

Refrigerating Uncooked Brownie Batter When placed in an airtight container or Ziploc bag, the batter can be kept in the fridge overnight and still be safe to enjoy in the morning . In addition to keeping your brownie mix fresh, refrigerating brownie batter can also help boost the overall texture and flavor of the treat.

When to take cookies out of the oven?

Misconception – Cookies must be fully set and firm before removing them from the oven. Reality – Cookies will continue to firm up as they cool on the baking sheet. Remove them from the oven just before the desired level of doneness , as they will continue to cook slightly during the cooling process.

Does chilling brownie batter make a difference?

Flavor-wise, the ones baked from refrigerated batter did taste a little more intense — richer, more chocolate-y .

Can brownie mix go bad?

Baking condiments like baking powder, 6 months unopened and 3 months after opening; cakes, brownies and bread mixes, 12-18 months unopened and follow the package used by date after opening. For a variety of foods, including meat and poultry, see Shelf Stable Food Safety.

What is the secret ingredient to keep cookies soft?

Light corn syrup is another ingredient that you can add to cookie dough that will help it stay softer longer. The corn syrup you buy at the grocery store is not the high-fructose corn syrup that soft drinks are made with; it's a sugar that is liquid at room temperature and helps other sugars say liquid at high heat.

Can you put cookies back in the oven to finish cooking?

Light colored cookies with dark speckles typically indicates that the cookies are underbaked. You can stick the stone back in the oven for another few minutes and they should finish baking . So how do you know when to bake longer than the recipe calls for? It helps if you have a thermometer in your oven.

How long to let cookies sit after baking?

So, let your cookies cool just until they hold their shape (generally after about 5 minutes on a cookie cooling rack) and savor them warm while you can. So next time you're wondering, "Do I need a cooling rack to cool cookies" the short answer is—it's better to have one than not.

Can you refrigerate brownies right after baking?

The best option is to wrap each brownie in an airtight wrapping such as plastic wrap. Wrapped brownies can be stored at room temperature or in the refrigerator and should be consumed within 1-2 days before they become dry and stale.

How do you store unbaked brownies?

Uncut brownies that are carefully sealed with plastic wrap, aluminum foil, or another airtight container will stay fresh for up to 4 days at room temperature, up to a week in the fridge, and up to a month in the freezer.

Is it better to store brownies in the fridge or on the counter?

Do Brownies Need to Be Refrigerated? Brownies don't need to be refrigerated , but they'll hold up a few more days if they are. Unless your brownies include more perishable ingredients like fresh fruit or cream cheese frosting, they'll be fine at room temperature as long as they're stored in an airtight container.

Can you set brownies in the fridge?

At room temperature, they'll keep for three to four days; in the refrigerator, about five days . Freezing brownies may affect their texture, so it's best to take a few precautions.

Easy & Delicious Brookies Recipe - Half-Scratched (2024)

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Craving a batch of freshly baked brookies? Satisfy your brownie and cookie cravings with one easy brookies recipe. Your sweet tooth will thank you!

If you were to ask my my favorite type of math, it would be addition. More specifically, this problem:

BROWNIES + COOKIES = [fill in the blank]

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The answer? One of the most delightful desserts you'll ever sink your teeth into: BROOKIES.

Whoever came up with the idea of combining brownie batter and cookie dough was a genius. In fact, I think they should receive an award. More specifically, the "Delightful Double Dessert" award.

This easy brookies recipe takes brownie mix and cookie dough mix and combines them in a 9x13-inch baking pan so it's a cinch to bake them, cut them, and serve them.

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It's also a cinch to eat them. Like, the entire pan in one sitting.

No lie—especially if you make a batch with peanut butter cookie mix. Holy yum!

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By the way, if you or someone you know loves brownies with edges (give me the corner every time!), you simply MUST buy the Baker's Edge nonstick brownie pan. It is the best thing ever. We totally love ours!

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Brookies kind of remind me of my peanut butter swirl brownies. It's that blend of two different flavors for one amazing dessert.

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Of course, I also love brownie cookies—no mash up of flavors with these babies. Just solid, rich, chocolate flavor through and through!

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With how much I love brownies and cookies, it's no surprise I had to share this easy brookies recipe with you.

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Add this flavor combo to the list of heavenly flavor combos like peanut butter and chocolate, peanut butter and cookie dough, and coconut and caramel.

YUM.

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Easy Brookies

Yield: 24 servings

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 25 minutes

Total Time: 35 minutes

Craving a batch of freshly baked brookies? Satisfy a serious brownie and cookie cravings with an easy brookies recipe. Your sweet tooth will thank you!

Ingredients

1 (19-oz) family-size box fudge brownie mix plus ingredients to make brownies
1 (17.5-oz) package chocolate chip cookie mix plus ingredients to make cookies

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly spray a 9x13-inch pan with cooking spray; set aside.
Make brownies according to package directions and spread evenly in pan.
Make cookies according to package directions but DO NOT melt butter! Drop cookie dough by tablespoonfuls onto brownie batter.
Bake 25-30 minutes or until cookies are a nice golden brown. Let cool at least 20 minutes before serving.

Notes

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Nutrition Information:

Yield: 24Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving:Calories: 218Total Fat: 8gSaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 19mgSodium: 143mgCarbohydrates: 38gFiber: 1gSugar: 24gProtein: 2g

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Jennifer
November 21, 2019 at 8:30 am
Never heard of a brookie before! LOVE that name and they look absolutely DELICIOUS.
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- Emily Hill
  November 21, 2019 at 8:38 am
  It's that combination of brownie + cookie. Best word ever! ;)
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Veena Azmanov
November 21, 2019 at 8:32 am
This is so easy and a quick dessert option. Looks awesome and delicious. I want to try this out.
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- Emily Hill
  November 21, 2019 at 8:38 am
  I hope you do! They're amazing!
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Tara
November 21, 2019 at 8:33 am
Love the two different textures swirled together. Will definitely make again!
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- Emily Hill
  November 21, 2019 at 8:38 am
  Yay! Glad you liked them!
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Jordin
November 21, 2019 at 8:44 am
All my favorite in ONE bite! I really can’t wait to try this cookie recipe out, it sounds and looks soo delicious! Wow!
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- Emily Hill
  December 02, 2019 at 11:04 am
  It's the best!
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Kathryn | Sugar with Spice
November 21, 2019 at 8:46 am
Perfect for me! I can never decide whether I want cookies or brownies. Now I don't have to! =)
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- Emily Hill
  December 02, 2019 at 11:04 am
  Yay! Best of both worlds!
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Leslie
November 21, 2019 at 8:47 am
This is totally my type of dessert. It's the best of all worlds. (Though I'm a weirdo and don't like the edges...those are saved for my husband. Give me the gooey inside pieces every time.) Yum!!!!!!
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- Emily Hill
  December 02, 2019 at 11:04 am
  I'll take the edges and you can have the centers!
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Daisy
May 10, 2020 at 3:11 pm
I love cookies my dear
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Nancy
July 03, 2020 at 9:44 am
Made this for friends with a little difference. I made the brownie recipe (Duncan Hines dark chocolate ) as the cake like & in an 11x7 pan. The only thing I could think of is to make the cookie recipe first as the brownies need to be baked at once.
This was an easy & awesome recipe for chocoholics. I added a few semi sweet chocolate chips between the cookie & brownie too. Everyone loved them. Thanks for the easy but scrumptious recipe.
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- Emily Hill
  July 07, 2020 at 5:38 am
  Those tweaks sounds delish!
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Amy Wangdahl
July 07, 2020 at 12:43 pm
how do you incorporate peanut butter?
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- Emily Hill
  July 10, 2020 at 7:56 am
  These brownies don't call for peanut butter so I'm not really sure. Maybe you could add a little to the cookie dough?
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Quincy Adams
January 11, 2021 at 10:10 pm
Breakfast for diner and brookies. This is a recipe for the perfect date night. Love this recipe
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Rayna
January 26, 2021 at 12:59 pm
I wonder can I use already made cookie dough and drop pieces into the brownie mixture? 🤔
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- Emily Hill
  January 26, 2021 at 4:43 pm
  Maybe? I haven't tried that yet. If you do, let me know how it goes!
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Wendy
June 04, 2021 at 8:05 am
You say don't melt the butter for the cookie, do you incorporate the butter in the cookie dough, not clear to me.
Thanks,
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- Emily Hill
  June 04, 2021 at 3:26 pm
  Yes, you still incorporate it into the cookie dough but you don't want it melted, just softened.
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Cheryl
February 05, 2022 at 1:32 pm
I’ve been making these for several years, and you can use peanut butter cookie dough, or any flavor you like! Just follow the directions for making the cookie dough from the package and use it on your brownie batter. So good! I’m glad to have written instructions so I don’t have to remember!
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Marta Peterson
July 30, 2023 at 7:04 pm
Delighted to find this hack for a dessert item from a well-known chain…
Not totally pleased with the outcome though, as they were very under-baked.
I followed the recipe to the letter, and even added 5 minutes to the max as I didn’t think the bottom layer (brownie mix — DH fudge) was done.
It wasn’t. I wish I had added another 10 minutes. Seriously.
I would recommend using a cake tester. I like gooey brownies and even the batter — but not when I am trying to cut and serve a dessert.
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