This Trader Joe’s Brookie recipe is a fudgy, chewy, and incredibly easy recipe, which is the perfect homemade copycat using the store’s most iconic baking shortcuts. Featuring a rich, decadent brownie base from the famous Truffle Brownie mix, topped with dollops of classic chocolate chip cookie dough, it’s the ultimate bar dessert. This is a foolproof, crowd-pleasing treat, ready in under an hour.
Jump to RecipeTrader Joe’s Brookie Ingredients
- 1 box Trader Joe’s Brownie Truffle Baking Mix
- Ingredients as called for on the brownie mix box (typically 2 large eggs and 1/2 cup of melted butter)
- 1 (16 oz) package Trader Joe’s Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough
- Optional: Trader Joe’s Flaky Sea Salt, for sprinkling
How To Make Trader Joe’s Brookies
- Prep the Oven and Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F. Line a 9×13-inch metal baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on the two long sides to act as handles for easy removal.
- Make the Brownie Layer: In a large bowl, prepare the Brownie Truffle Baking Mix according to the package directions, typically by mixing the contents with the eggs and melted butter until just combined.
- Assemble the Brookie: Spread the brownie batter evenly into the bottom of the prepared pan. Open the package of chocolate chip cookie dough and drop spoonfuls of the dough evenly over the top of the brownie batter. It’s okay if there are gaps where the brownie batter peeks through.
- Bake and Cool: Bake for 30-35 minutes. The brookies are done when a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few fudgy crumbs attached, not wet batter. The cookie dough topping should be golden brown.
- Cool Completely: This is a crucial step. Let the brookies cool completely in the pan on a wire rack for at least 2-3 hours. Once cooled, use the parchment paper handles to lift the entire slab out of the pan. Slice into squares and enjoy.
Recipe Tips
- How to get perfectly fudgy, not cakey, brookies? The most important secret is to not over-bake them! Pull the pan from the oven when the center still looks a little soft and underdone. They will finish setting up from the residual heat of the pan as they cool, resulting in a perfectly dense and fudgy texture.
- The Ultimate Trader Joe’s Shortcut: This recipe is a celebration of TJ’s favorites! Using their Brownie Truffle Baking Mix and their refrigerated Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough is the non-negotiable secret that makes this impressive dessert incredibly quick and easy.
- Why let them cool completely? This is a non-negotiable step for any fudgy bar dessert. If you try to slice them while they are still warm, they will be a gooey mess and will fall apart. Cooling them completely allows the center to set up properly for clean, neat slices.
- How to get a gourmet finish? A light sprinkle of Trader Joe’s Flaky Sea Salt over the top of the dough just before baking is a simple professional trick that perfectly balances the sweetness and enhances the deep chocolate flavor.
What To Serve With Brookies
These are an incredibly rich and decadent treat that are perfect on their own. They are the ultimate indulgent snack, served with:
- A tall, cold glass of milk (or Trader Joe’s Oat Beverage).
- A hot cup of coffee or tea.
- A scoop of Trader Joe’s French Vanilla Ice Cream for a truly decadent dessert.
How To Store Brookies
- Room Temperature: Store the cooled and cut brookies in an airtight container at room temperature. They will stay fresh and fudgy for up to 4 days.
- Freeze: These brookies freeze exceptionally well. Wrap individual squares in plastic wrap and store them in a freezer-safe bag for up to 3 months.
Brookie Nutrition Facts
- Serving: 1 brookie square
- Calories: 398kcal
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Protein: 4g
- Fat: 22g
Nutrition information is estimated and may vary based on ingredients and cooking methods used.
FAQs
A “brookie” is the delicious combination of a brownie and a cookie baked together in one pan. It typically features a fudgy brownie base with a chewy chocolate chip cookie topping.
Yes! Trader Joe’s often has seasonal cookie doughs (like their Chunky Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough with Walnuts) that would also be fantastic in this recipe for a different flavor twist.
A dry or cakey brookie is almost always the result of over-baking. Ovens can vary, so start checking for doneness at the 30-minute mark. A toothpick should come out with moist, fudgy crumbs, not completely clean.
Try More Recipes:
- Trader Joe’s Cookie Butter Blondies Recipe
- Trader Joe’s Beer Bread Recipe
- Trader Joe’s Zhoug Sauce Recipe
Trader Joe’s Brookie Recipe
Course: DessertCuisine: AmericanDifficulty: Easy24
servings10
minutes35
minutes398
kcalThe ultimate easy dessert, this copycat of the Trader Joe’s favorite layers a rich, fudgy brownie base with a classic chocolate chip cookie topping using two simple TJ’s shortcuts.
Ingredients
1 box Trader Joe’s Brownie Truffle Baking Mix (plus eggs and butter/oil as called for on the box)
1 package Trader Joe’s Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough
Optional: Trader Joe’s Flaky Sea Salt
Directions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and line a 9×13-inch pan with a parchment sling.
- Prepare the brownie mix according to the package directions. Spread the batter evenly in the pan.
- Drop spoonfuls of the pre-made cookie dough all over the top of the brownie batter.
- Sprinkle with flaky sea salt, if desired.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with moist, fudgy crumbs.
- Let the brookies cool completely in the pan on a wire rack for at least 2 hours.
- Lift the cooled slab out using the parchment handles, slice into squares, and serve.
Notes
- Use TJ’s Shortcuts: The most important tip for this recipe is to use the Trader Joe’s Brownie Truffle Baking Mix and the refrigerated Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough. This is the secret to a delicious, foolproof result with minimal effort.
- Don’t Overbake: For a perfectly fudgy, gooey texture, pull the brookies from the oven when the center still looks slightly underdone.
- Cool Completely: Do not try to slice the brookies while they are warm. The cooling time is a non-negotiable step that allows them to set properly for clean, neat squares.
- Use a Parchment Sling: Lining the pan with parchment paper that has an overhang on the sides makes it incredibly easy to lift the entire cooled slab out of the pan without breaking it.
