Description
Deliciously rich cookie dough brownies that combine fudgy chocolate brownie base with a sweet, chewy cookie dough layer on top. Perfect for satisfying both brownie and cookie lovers in one decadent dessert.
Ingredients
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Brownie Base
- 1 cup Unsalted Butter (melted)
- 2 cups Granulated Sugar
- 4 large Eggs
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract
- 1 cup All-Purpose Flour
- 1 cup Cocoa Powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
- 1 cup Chocolate Chips
Cookie Dough Layer
- 1 cup Cookie Dough (store-bought or homemade)
- 2 tablespoons Brown Sugar (if making homemade cookie dough)
- 2 tablespoons All-Purpose Flour (if making homemade cookie dough)
- 1/2 cup Chocolate Chips (for cookie dough layer)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease or line a 9×13 inch baking pan to ensure easy removal of the brownies.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the melted butter and granulated sugar. Beat in the eggs one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated before adding the next. Add the vanilla extract and mix well.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, and salt. Gradually add this mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring gently until just combined. Avoid overmixing to keep the brownies tender. Fold in the chocolate chips evenly.
- Bake Brownie Base: Pour the brownie batter into the prepared baking pan, spreading it out evenly. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes. To check doneness, insert a toothpick near the center; it should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
- Prepare Cookie Dough Layer: While the brownies are baking and then cooling, prepare the cookie dough layer by mixing the cookie dough with brown sugar, flour, and chocolate chips if using homemade dough. If store-bought dough is used, simply chop or break it into small pieces.
- Add Cookie Dough on Brownies: Once the brownie base has cooled to room temperature, drop spoonfuls of the cookie dough mixture evenly over the top. Gently spread to cover as much surface as possible.
- Bake Cookie Dough Layer: Return the pan to the oven and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the cookie dough layer is set and lightly golden on top.
- Cool and Serve: Remove from the oven and let the layered brownies cool completely on a wire rack. Once cooled, cut into squares and serve.
Notes
- For best results, use room temperature eggs to ensure smooth mixing.
- Do not overbake the brownies in the first step to maintain fudginess beneath the cookie dough layer.
- If using store-bought cookie dough, use a high-quality dough for superior flavor and texture.
- These brownies can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerated for up to a week.
- Adding a pinch of espresso powder to the brownie batter can enhance the chocolate flavor without adding coffee taste.
