Cookie Dough Topped Brownies
These cookie dough brownies are topped with edible chocolate chip cookie dough on a fudgy brownie base and stuffed with chocolate ganache. Perfect for a cookie dough fix or chocolate chip cravings.
Equipment
- Hand mixer or a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment
- 8x8 or 9x9-inch pan
- Aluminum foil or parchment paper
- Rubber or silicone spatula
Ingredients
For the Brownies
- ½ cup unsalted butter melted
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ⅓ cup cocoa powder
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ⅓ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips melted
For the Cookie Dough
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter softened
- ⅔ cup light brown sugar packed
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup all-purpose flour cooked *see instructions
- ¾ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
To make the brownies
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Using a hand mixer or a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, combine melted butter, sugar, eggs and vanilla extract. Mix until combined.
- Add in dry ingredients (cocoa powder, flour, baking powder, salt). Mix until combined.
- Add melted chocolate. Mix until combined.
- Line an 8x8 or 9x9-inch pan with aluminum foil or parchment paper.
- Pour the batter into the pan and spread evenly. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Remove from oven and set aside to cool.
To make the cookie dough
- While the brownies are in the oven, use a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment or a hand mixer to cream the butter and brown sugar on high for 1 minute. Scrape down the bowl once complete.
- Add in milk, vanilla extract and salt. Mix until combined. Scrape down the bowl once complete.
- Add flour to a microwave-safe bowl and heat on high in the microwave for 90 seconds, stopping every 15-20 seconds to stir the flour. Set aside to cool for 2-3 minutes.
- Let the flour cool, then add it to wet ingredients in 2-3 portions, mixing well after each addition.
- Use a large spoon to mix in the chocolate chips. Set mixture aside.
Brownie Assembly
- Grab pieces of cookie dough with your hands and flatten it out as much as possible, then gently press on top of the cooled brownie. Do this until the entire brownie is covered. (you could also place the cookie dough in between two sheets of parchment paper and use your hands or a rolling pin to flatten it, then place over the brownie).
- These are best enjoyed at room temperature!
Notes
- Line your pan with aluminum foil or parchment paper to ensure easy removal.
- Allow the brownies to cool completely before finishing assembly - warm brownies will cause the cookie dough to start melting.
- You can also use a rolling pin or your hands to flatten the cookie dough in between two sheets of parchment paper