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cookie dough brownies recipe - Close up of a layered brownie with a thick cookie dough topping and chocolate chips

The Ultimate Cookie Dough Brownies

A decadent dessert featuring a rich, fudgy brownie base topped with a safe, eggless chocolate chip cookie dough layer.

  • Total Time: PT1H55M
  • Yield: 16 servings 1x

Ingredients

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1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
1 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp baking powder
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened (for topping)
1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
1/4 cup granulated sugar (for topping)
2 tbsp milk
1 tsp vanilla extract (for topping)
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, heat-treated
1/2 tsp salt (for topping)
1 cup mini chocolate chips

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8×8 inch baking pan to prepare for the cookie dough brownies recipe.
Step 2: In a medium bowl, combine melted butter and 1 cup sugar. Stir in eggs and vanilla. Whisk in cocoa, flour, salt, and baking powder until just combined.
Step 3: Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 20-25 minutes. Let the brownies cool completely before adding the topping for this cookie dough brownies recipe.
Step 4: For the topping, cream together softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
Step 5: Mix in milk and vanilla. Gradually add the heat-treated flour and salt, mixing until a dough forms.
Step 6: Stir in the mini chocolate chips. Spread the cookie dough evenly over the cooled brownies.
Step 7: Chill the finished cookie dough brownies recipe in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before slicing into squares.

Notes

Always ensure you heat-treat your flour for the cookie dough topping to ensure it is safe to consume.

  • Prep Time: PT30M
  • Cook Time: PT25M
  • Category: Baked Goods
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bar
  • Calories: 380 kcal
  • Sugar: 32 g
  • Sodium: 210 mg
  • Fat: 20 g
  • Saturated Fat: 12 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 48 g
  • Fiber: 2 g
  • Protein: 4 g
  • Cholesterol: 45 mg

Keywords: cookie dough brownies recipe, edible cookie dough, fudgy brownies, dessert bars, chocolate chip

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