Brookie (food)

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Brookie
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A chocolate chip brookie.
TypeHybrid dessert
Place of originUnited States

A Brookie is a hybrid desert that combines aspects and ingredients from cookies and brownies. The batter of a brownie and the dough of a cookie are usually made separately and then combined before baking. [1] This can either be done by layering the batter and dough [2] or by alternatingly scooping one after the other into the pan. [3]

Contents

Brookies are usually baked in square or rectangular pans, like brownies. This causes brookies to be similar in size and shape to brownies. [4] Brookies often have a fudgy or cakey texture, similar to brownies, while also having a chewy texture like cookies. [5] The brownie batter is often made with cocoa powder, sugar, eggs, flour and other ingredients. [6] The cookie dough may include flour, eggs, brown sugar, and other ingredients. [7] In addition, they may also be made with chocolate chips, rolled oats, [8] nuts, or dried fruits. Brookies are often served like brownies, and they may be served with multiple accompaniments. This includes but is not limited to milk, ice cream, fruit, coffee or whipped cream. [9]

History

The concept of a brownie and cookie hybrid comes from the mid 20th century. There are a lot of claims about who invented the brookie from around this time. The earliest documented mention of a desert similar to a brookie is believed to be from "The Joy of Cooking" by Irma S. Rombauer. [10]

Hybrid desserts like the Cronut (a croissant and doughnut hybrid) and the Cruffin (a croissant and muffin hybrid) became popular through social media in the early 2010s.

In 2014 Milk and Brookies was founded by Jovon English, Marques Brooks, Naimah Harris and Tisa Smart-Washington. Later, in 2015 Milk and Brookies would go onto season 7 Shark Tank seeking $100,000 for a fifth of the business. Milk and Brookies would have no offers from any of the sharks. [11]

See also

References

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  2. Simmons, Kelley (2017-04-26). "Brookie Bars". The Recipe Critic. Retrieved 2025-11-26.
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  5. olivia (2025-02-16). "Why Are Brookies So Good? 7 Incredible Secret Reasons" . Retrieved 2025-11-26.
  6. "Chocolate Brownies". The Happy Foodie. Archived from the original on 2025-08-04. Retrieved 2025-11-26.
  7. bendickson. "Basic cookies recipe | Good Food". BBC Good Food . Retrieved 2025-11-26.
  8. "Best Oatmeal Scotchie Brookies Recipe". 2025-04-07. Retrieved 2025-11-26.
  9. García, Laura (2023-03-27). "What To Serve With Brownies: 15 Best Side Dishes" . Retrieved 2025-11-26.
  10. "Uncovering the Origins of Brookies: A Delicious History - KitchenSterling". 2025-04-03. Retrieved 2025-11-26.
  11. Smith, Andrew (2025-02-08). "Shark Tank Milk + Brookies Update 2025 | Season 7". Shark Tank Recap. Retrieved 2025-11-27.