Double Layer Vegan Brookies (Printer-Friendly)
Fudgy brownie meets chewy cookie in these irresistible vegan double-layer squares ready in under an hour.
# 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 tsp baking powder
05 - 1/4 tsp salt
06 - 1/2 cup (120 ml) melted coconut oil or vegan butter
07 - 1/4 cup (60 ml) unsweetened plant milk (almond, soy, or oat)
08 - 1 tsp vanilla extract
09 - 1/2 cup (90 g) vegan dark chocolate chips
→ Cookie Layer
10 - 1 1/4 cups (150 g) all-purpose flour
11 - 1/2 tsp baking soda
12 - 1/4 tsp salt
13 - 1/2 cup (120 g) vegan butter, softened
14 - 1/2 cup (100 g) brown sugar
15 - 1/4 cup (50 g) granulated sugar
16 - 1/4 cup (60 ml) unsweetened plant milk
17 - 1 tsp vanilla extract
18 - 3/4 cup (135 g) vegan chocolate chips
# How-To Steps:
01 - Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8x8 inch (20x20 cm) baking pan with parchment paper.
02 - In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, brown sugar, baking powder, and salt. Add melted coconut oil (or vegan butter), plant milk, and vanilla. Mix until just combined. Fold in the chocolate chips. Spread the brownie batter evenly in the prepared pan.
03 - In another bowl, cream together vegan butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until fluffy. Add plant milk and vanilla; mix well.
04 - Add flour, baking soda, and salt. Stir until just combined. Fold in the chocolate chips.
05 - Carefully spread the cookie dough in an even layer over the brownie batter. Use a spatula or your hands lightly wet with water to help.
06 - Bake for 30–35 minutes, or until the top is golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
07 - Cool completely in the pan before slicing into 12 squares.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- You get two desserts in one without needing to choose between brownies or cookies
- The brownie layer stays incredibly fudgy while the cookie top bakes up perfectly chewy
- Nobody will guess these are entirely plant-based
02 -
- Do not overmix the brownie batter or they will become cakey instead of fudgy
- The toothpick test should show moist crumbs, not come out completely clean
- Cooling completely is non-negotiable or they will fall apart when you cut them
03 -
- Wet your hands with water before spreading the cookie layer to prevent sticking
- Use room temperature ingredients for the cookie layer to ensure proper creaming