Olive Oil Brookies

PREPARATION

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and grease an 8×8 inch square pan with olive oil.
2. To make the brownie layer, in a medium-sized bowl, whisk together dark cocoa powder, flour, salt, and baking powder. Set aside.
3. Whisk together the olive oil and sugar until the sugar fully dissolves.
4. Add the eggs and vanilla and whisk until fully combined.
5. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients. Fold until combined with a rubber spatula. Add the chocolate chips and fold with a spatula again.
6. Pour the brownie batter into the prepared pan.
7. To make the cookie layer, in a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
8. Whisk together the olive oil, brown sugar, and sugar until combined and smooth. Add a small amount of olive oil if mixture is still crumbly.
9. Add the egg and vanilla and whisk until smooth.
10. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients. Fold until just combined with a rubber spatula. Add the chocolate chips and fold with a spatula again.
11. Use a spoon or split the dough into smaller pieces and drop on top of the brownie layer. Use all the dough – the brownie layer should be completely covered. Press the cookie dough pieces down lightly with a spoon.
12. Place the pan in the oven and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out with a few moist crumbs.
13. Let the brookies cool before slicing and serving.