Description
Delight in the rich and decadent Cookie Dough Brownies, combining the fudgy texture of classic brownies with luscious chunks of cookie dough on top. This easy-to-make dessert layers a moist chocolate brownie base with sweet, buttery cookie dough, finished with melted chocolate chips for an irresistible treat perfect for sharing.
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 prevent sticking.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the melted unsalted butter and granulated sugar until well blended. Add eggs one at a time, incorporating each fully, then stir in vanilla extract for flavor.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry mixture into the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Avoid over-mixing to keep brownies tender. Fold in the chocolate chips gently.
- Bake Brownie Base: Pour the brownie batter evenly into the prepared 9×13 inch pan. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes. Check doneness by inserting a toothpick in the center; it should come out with moist crumbs but not wet batter.
- Prepare Cookie Dough Layer: While brownies are cooling slightly, prepare the cookie dough. If using store-bought, have it ready. For homemade cookie dough, mix cookie dough, brown sugar, additional flour, and chocolate chips together to form a soft dough.
- Apply Cookie Dough Topping: Drop spoonfuls of the prepared cookie dough evenly over the cooled brownie base. Spread gently using the back of the spoon to cover as much surface as possible.
- Bake Topped Brownies: Return the pan to the oven and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until the cookie dough layer is set and lightly golden around the edges.
- Cool and Serve: Remove from the oven and allow the brownies to cool completely on a wire rack to ensure the layers set firmly. Cut into 12 servings and enjoy!
Notes
- Ensure brownies are slightly cooled before adding cookie dough to prevent melting and mixing layers.
- Use room temperature eggs for better mixing and consistency.
- For an extra chocolate kick, use semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips depending on your preference.
- If homemade cookie dough is used, avoid adding raw eggs to keep it safe to eat raw on top of brownies.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35-40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
