Cookie Dough Brownies

Rich, chewy cookie dough brownies are the stuff of a chocoholic’s dreams. Brownies, layered with buttery chocolate chip cookie dough, are then topped with another layer of chocolate cream.

Nobody will believe this indescribably yummy dessert came from your kitchen, and not from a gourmet bakery! These squares are the perfect combination of two classics: brownies and chocolate chip cookies. What’s not to love?!

What’s in a Cookie Dough Brownie

These are 3 layers to these brownies:

• A brownie base
• Eggless Cookie Dough
• Chocolate Ganache topping

A fun and flavorful variation is to substitute peanut butter or butterscotch chips in the cookie layer. The recipe below also shows you how to make your own brownie layer from scratch instead of from a box. If you go that route, add eggs to your shopping list.

Let’s Make Some Brownies

Set aside some time to make brownies with cookie dough on top because the recipe comes together in stages. You need to bake and cool the brownie layer before adding the cookie batter and topping.

To Make Brownies: 

1. Prepare, bake the brownies according to the package directions.
2. Let cool while starting on the next layer.

To Make the Cookie Batter Layer:

1. Cream together butter and sugars.
2. Add flour, then stir in mini chocolate chips.
3. Spread over the cooled brownie layer.

To Make the Ganache Topping:

1. Heat heavy cream and butter in a pot until it barely starts to boil.
2. Remove from heat and, without stirring, pour over semi-sweet chocolate chips to melt.
3. When thoroughly melted, stir, then pour over the cookie dough layer.

Refrigerate until chilled and set. Then cut into squares and serve.

For a truly luscious dessert, make your own blizzards by roughly chopping or lightly processing some cookie dough brownies, then mix with slightly softened vanilla ice cream using a hand blender.

How Long Will Cookie Dough Brownies Last In The Fridge?

Cookie dough brownies can be stored for days at room temperature or refrigerated. Cover or seal tightly to prevent them from drying out, and you’ll have moist, chewy brownies for up to a week or more.

Can I Freeze Them?

As with most sugary baked goods, you can rest assured that cookie dough brownies will keep in the freezer for months without deteriorating.

For optimal results, store the cut squares in vacuum packs and they’ll retain their moisture. Thaw at room temperature before serving.

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Review Recipe

Cookie Dough Brownies

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 22 minutes

30 minutes

Total Time 32 minutes

Servings 12 servings

Author Holly Nilsson

Brownies, layered with buttery chocolate chip cookie dough and chocolate ganache.

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Ingredients

BROWNIES

• ▢ 1 box of brownie mix

OR

• ▢ ½ cup butter melted
• ▢ 1 ½ cups white sugar
• ▢ 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
• ▢ 2 eggs
• ▢ ¾ cups all-purpose flour
• ▢ ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• ▢ ½ teaspoon salt
• ▢ ½ cup chocolate chips

COOKIE DOUGH LAYER

• ▢ ½ cup butter softened
• ▢ ¼ cup sugar
• ▢ ⅓ cup brown sugar
• ▢ 2 tablespoons milk
• ▢ ¾ cup flour
• ▢ ½ cup mini chocolate chips

TOPPING

• ▢ 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
• ▢ ⅔ cup heavy cream
• ▢ 1 tablespoon butter

Instructions

• Prepare brownies according to box directions

OR

• Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a 9×9 pan.
• In a large bowl, combine the butter, sugar, & vanilla. Beat in the eggs.
• Combine flour, cocoa powder, & salt. Add a little at time to the egg mixture just until combined. Fold in chocolate chips and pour into prepared pan.
• Bake about 22-26 minutes or just until done (do not overbake). Remove and cool.

COOKIE DOUGH LAYER

• Cream butter, white sugar and brown sugar with mixer on med-high. Add in milk. Add in flour a bit at a time until fully incorporated. Stir in chocolate chips with a spoon. Spread mixture over cooled brownies.

TOPPING

• Bring heavy cream and butter just to a boil. Pour over chocolate chips and let sit 4 minutes without stirring. Stir until completely combined.
• Pour over the cookie dough layer. Let cool at room temperature for 30 minutes (this keeps the topping shiny). Refrigerate to set.

Nutrition Information

Calories: 353, Carbohydrates: 35g, Protein: 3g, Fat: 23g, Saturated Fat: 14g, Cholesterol: 44mg, Sodium: 96mg, Potassium: 115mg, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 25g, Vitamin A: 506IU, Vitamin C: 1mg, Calcium: 47mg, Iron: 2mg

(Nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.)

Keyword cookie dough brownies

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

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