Description
Love brownies? Love cookie dough? These Cookie Dough Brownies are the best of both worlds in one outrageously delicious dessert. A rich, fudgy brownie base topped with a thick, creamy layer of edible cookie dough and finished with a drizzle of chocolate—this is the ultimate treat for dessert lovers and chocolate fans alike.
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Ingredients
For the Brownie Layer:
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½ cup unsalted butter (1 stick)
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1 cup granulated sugar
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2 large eggs
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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⅓ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
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½ cup all-purpose flour
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¼ tsp salt
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¼ tsp baking powder
For the Cookie Dough Layer:
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½ cup unsalted butter, softened
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½ cup brown sugar, packed
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¼ cup granulated sugar
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2 tbsp milk
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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1 cup all-purpose flour (heat-treated; see tip below)
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½ cup mini chocolate chips
For the Chocolate Topping:
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¾ cup chocolate chips (semi-sweet or milk)
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2 tbsp heavy cream or milk
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Brownie Base
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving some overhang for easy removal.
In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the butter. Stir in sugar, then mix in eggs and vanilla until combined.
Add cocoa powder, flour, salt, and baking powder. Stir just until smooth.
Spread the batter evenly in the prepared pan.
Bake for 20–22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with moist crumbs.
Cool completely before adding the cookie dough layer (about 1 hour).
Step 2: Make the Cookie Dough Layer
While the brownie base cools, beat together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar in a mixing bowl until light and fluffy.
Add milk and vanilla, and beat until smooth.
Mix in heat-treated flour (see tip below) until a soft dough forms.
Fold in mini chocolate chips.
Once the brownies are completely cool, gently spread the cookie dough over the top in an even layer.
Step 3: Add the Chocolate Topping
In a small saucepan or microwave-safe bowl, combine chocolate chips and heavy cream. Heat in 20-second intervals, stirring until smooth and glossy.
Let the ganache cool slightly, then drizzle or spread it over the cookie dough layer.
Chill the entire pan for at least 1 hour to set.
Step 4: Slice and Serve
Once fully chilled and set, lift the brownies out of the pan using the parchment paper.
Slice into squares using a sharp, warm knife, wiping clean between each cut.
Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
Heat-Treat the Flour – Spread flour on a baking sheet and bake at 350°F for 5 minutes to make it safe to eat raw.
Cool the Brownies Completely – Prevents the cookie dough from melting.
Use Mini Chips – Easier to cut through and evenly distributed.
Clean Knife Between Cuts – For clean, bakery-style slices.
Chill Before Slicing – Ensures the layers hold their shape.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Cuisine: American