Have you ever found yourself asking: “What's something I can make for someone's half-birthday?” If so, then you're in the right place. We've got an amazing brookie recipe right here for you; one of our writers has even tested it herself! This dessert is a great choice for any occasion, including that special someone's half-birthday.
Key Points
- A brookie is a cookie that is half-brownie, half-cookie.
- These will only take about ten minutes to bake.
- You'll likely have a lot of the ingredients you need already at home.
Brookies Recipe
If you are here for a brookie recipe, you came to the right place! For those of you that don't know, brookies are half brownies + half cookies!
Brownie Batter:
- 10 tablespoons butter, softened
- 2/3 cup lightly packed brown sugar
- 2/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 large egg + 1 large egg yolk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/4 cups plus 3 tablespoons flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened natural cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough:
- 10 tablespoons butter, softened
- 2/3 cup granulated sugar
- 2/3 cup light brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 large egg + 1 large egg yolk
- 2 cups plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips
Directions:
Reheat oven to 350. First combine brownie ingredients. Cream butter and sugars together in large bowl. Add egg, yolk, and vanilla and combine until smooth. Add flour, cocoa, baking soda, and salt. Mix until combined. Set aside. For cookie dough, cream butter and sugars in separate bowl. Add egg, yolk, and vanilla and combine until smooth. Add flour, baking soda, and salt. Mix until combined. Add chocolate chips and stir.
Take 1 teaspoon each of batter and dough and form into separate balls. Lightly press together and form into one ball. Place on greased cookie sheets and bake for 8-10 minutes. Do not overbake!
What Are Some Other Desserts I Can Make For a Half-Birthday?
If brookies aren't your thing, then no worries! We've got several other ideas for you that can make someone's half-birthday just as great.
- Cake. There's no going wrong with this birthday staple. You could even make a half cake to really fit the occasion!
- Cookies or brownies. Maybe fusing these two together just isn't your thing. What about making one or the other?
- Ice cream cake. If your guest of honor's half-birthday is in the summer, then this is a great dessert idea to keep everyone cool. Just remember to defrost it ahead of time!
- Cupcakes. Sometimes, a cake or even half a cake is too much. This is especially true if you're only having a celebration with a couple of people. Cupcakes are a great choice in this case!