Description
Indulge in the best of both worlds with these decadent Chocolate Chip Cookie Brownies. A layer of rich, fudgy brownie topped with chewy chocolate chip cookie dough, creating the ultimate dessert bar!
Ingredients
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Brownie Layer:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
Cookie Layer:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar (packed)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- Make the Brownie Layer: Combine melted butter and sugar, add eggs and vanilla, then mix in cocoa powder, flour, salt, and baking powder. Pour into the pan.
- Prepare the Cookie Layer: Beat softened butter with sugars, add egg and vanilla, then mix in flour, baking soda, and salt. Fold in chocolate chips. Spoon over the brownie layer.
- Bake: Bake for 30–35 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out slightly moist.
- Cool and Serve: Cool completely before cutting into squares and serving.
Notes
- Chilling the cookie dough slightly before layering can help create defined layers.
- For rich bars, cut into small squares for serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
