Craving a brownie and a chocolate chip cookie, but can’t decide which one you want? No worries! These Brookie Cups are the best of both worlds!
I want to apologize for not being around much since last Monday. I have good reason, and I don’t think you can truly relate, unless you’ve been in the same position. Kayla, my oldest left for boot camp on Monday the 2nd, and that last week I was a mess. Even though I know that this is the best thing she could do for herself, doesn’t make it any easier.
She was hanging around a bad crowd here, failed out of her first semester of college, quit her job (after buying a brand new car), and was on the road to nowhere fast. I mentioned to her that she had to get her crap together because we were not going to support her. I gave her the option of the military, specifically the Navy, since my dad was in the Navy for four years right after high school. She spoke to a recruiter, went through a mess of trying to get in with waivers and such, she finally got approved, and was on her way.
It’s truly the not being able to speak with her or even text her to ask how her day is going that is really what hurts my heart the most. I just want to know something. I should be receiving a form letter any day now that has her address and graduation date on it.
I’ll feel much better when I’m able to communicate, even if it’s only by snail mail. I also am working on a whole post on what I’ve learned while she’s been away at boot camp. It’s been a lot of information from random sources, so I thought I’d put it in one place, in hopes to help out other Navy moms! That post will be up soon.
However, for now, let’s talk recipes, and specifically these delectable Brookie Cups!
Heading into the weekend like WOAH! Coming into the weekend with these brookie cups by your side, you will be prepared to take on any and everything. These brookie cups are chewy with perfectly crisp brownie edges. They are the best of both worlds, and if you love these two sweet treats apart, you’re going to love them even more together!
The very best part of this recipe is…you’ll use a brownie box mix, and prepared cookie dough! Wha??! Yep. They are the simplest sweet treat ever. I used Annie’s Organic Chocolate Chunk Cookie Dough and Annie’s Organic Double Chocolate Brownie Mix. Of course you can use whatever brand cookie dough and brownie mix you want to use. We use Annie’s because of food allergies. Yucky corn syrup and soy bean oil is in just about everything premade.
We won’t judge you for using the dough boy brands. Or, if you’re really wanting to go completely crazy in the kitchen, you can use your favorite recipes for the brownies and cookies. Just don’t bake them of course. You want the batter and dough! 🙂
What are Brookie Cups?
Brookie cups are a mixture of peanut butter cookies and brownies, all in one! It’s the best of both worlds.
Can I add nuts to Brookie Cups?
Yes! Walnuts or pecans would be delicious! They both go well in brownies, plus cookies with nuts? Yum!
Here are some more really simple dessert recipes, that I think you’ll like:
Brookie Cups
Craving a brownie and a chocolate chip cookie, but can't decide which one you want? No worries! These Brookie Cups are the best of both worlds!
Ingredients
- 1 package of premade cookie dough
- 1 boxed brownie mix, mixed up according to the directions on the box
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a muffin pan with non-stick cooking spray. Place a couple of pieces of the cookie dough in the bottom of the muffin cups. Pour brownie batter on top, about 1/2 full, and add some more chunks of cookie dough to the top. Do this until you have filled all 12 muffin cups up. Bake for 16 to 20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool in the pan for 5 minutes, before removing
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 12 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 22Total Fat: 1gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 15mgCarbohydrates: 3gFiber: 0gSugar: 1gProtein: 0g
Alli Smith
I make brownie cupcakes sometimes with a peanut butter cup pressed into the middle. But these brookie cups take brownies and chocolate chip cookies to a whole new level. Wow and yummy!
Joanna
Those sound delicious! I’ll have to make some. I love chocolate and peanut butter!
Melissa Chapman
I wish your daughter good luck. These brookie cups look so good I am not a baker by trade but the mix of bronie and cookie is a different cake and so great sounding.
Joanna
Thank you so much! 🙂 Oh, you can totally make these!
Carol Cassara
That’s completely understandable. I’m glad you have this lovely recipe to help ease your worries and make you feel better. It’s really tough when the kids are away.
Joanna
Baking does help ease the mind away from worries!
Amber Myers
Oh gosh, I would eat SO many of these. They look and sound incredible. I am going to make them soon, which is probably dangerous right before swimsuit season.
Joanna
Ahhh, don’t worry about swimsuit season! Eating a couple won’t derail you. 🙂 Everything in moderation.
Destany
These look wonderful! Definitely a sweet treat that would be devoured in my house. My husband and my son would both love them.
Joanna
Thanks! These are a total family pleaser! I haven’t met anyone who doesn’t like them.
Marcie W.
Hello delicious! I am all about a brownie and cookie combo and could probably eat an entire batch of these on my own.
Joanna
I may or may not have eaten more than I should! 😀
Sarah Bailey
Ok now these sound absolutely delicious, I love the mix of colours in them, I know I would probably end up with it all being one brown lump lol.
Joanna
Nah, they will look just as pretty! 🙂
valmg @ Mom Knows It All
We have made cookie brownies (some call them brookies like you). They are a great combination of flavors and textures, and super yummy while slightly warm.
Joanna
They go by all sorts of names, but they all have on thing in common…delicious! 😀
Karen Morse
I’m sorry, it’s not easy to let go of the kids and just be on the waiting end. It’s really nice to keep yourself busy. I think baking is a good therapy. These brookie cups look so good!
Joanna
Thank you Karen, it’s not been easy. Baking is a really good therapy, as it’s helping me through this. 🙂
Bonnie G
Man do I hate being on a diet! I would love to have one of those right now. Those look delicious and I love how you made them to be like a cupcake.
Joanna
Having one of these won’t hurt! Everything in moderation! 😉
Sandy N Vyjay
I am sure Kayla will be just fine and soon you shall be attending her graduation.The Brookie cups I hope cheered you up as they do us too, hope to try these this weekend and will surely remember you and Kayla.
Joanna
Thank you. These do tend to put a smile on your face. 🙂
Heather
This looks so good! A few years back I made what I called cupcake cookie brownies. They were a big hit! I bet this tastes amazing!
Peter
I’m making these. Later today in the middle of this ice storm we’re habing here, these will be made, eaten and most likely made again. Drool
Terri Steffes
Those are so cute. I can see the possibilities with them. I would love these warm with ice cream!
Heather
Goodness these look delicious! I’d love to make these in our home with my daughters. What a fun way to mixup a classic dessert!
Nikka Shae
I my those look so amazing, and so easy to make too.