Description
Chocolate chip cookie brownies are the ultimate dessert mashup, combining rich, fudgy brownies with a soft, chewy chocolate chip cookie layer on top. These indulgent bars are perfect for satisfying any sweet tooth.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter (2 sticks), melted (brownie layer)
- 1.5 cups granulated sugar (brownie layer)
- 1 cup packed brown sugar (brownie layer)
- 4 large eggs (brownie layer)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (brownie layer)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour (brownie layer)
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (brownie layer)
- ½ teaspoon baking powder (brownie layer)
- ½ teaspoon salt (brownie layer)
- 1 cup chocolate chips (brownie layer)
- 1 cup unsalted butter (2 sticks), softened (cookie layer)
- 1 cup granulated sugar (cookie layer)
- 1 cup packed brown sugar (cookie layer)
- 2 large eggs (cookie layer)
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract (cookie layer)
- 3 cups all-purpose flour (cookie layer)
- 1 teaspoon baking soda (cookie layer)
- ½ teaspoon salt (cookie layer)
- 2 cups chocolate chips (cookie layer)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease or line a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Prepare the brownie layer: In a large bowl, whisk melted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar. Beat in eggs one at a time, then add vanilla.
- Sift flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. Gradually mix into wet ingredients. Fold in chocolate chips.
- Prepare the cookie layer: In a separate bowl, beat softened butter with sugars until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla.
- Mix flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add to wet mixture, mixing into a dough. Fold in chocolate chips.
- Spread brownie batter evenly in the prepared dish. Drop spoonfuls of cookie dough on top and gently flatten.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes until a toothpick comes out mostly clean. Cool completely before cutting into squares and serving.
Notes
- For a dairy-free version, use coconut oil or vegan butter and dairy-free chocolate chips.
- Use gluten-free 1:1 baking flour for a gluten-free option.
- Add mix-ins like nuts, caramel, or flavored chips for extra variety.
- Let brownies cool completely before slicing for clean edges.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: cookie brownies, chocolate chip brownies, layered brownies, fudgy brownies, dessert bars