Cookie Dough Brownies
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Cookie Dough Brownies
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Cookie Dough Brownies layer a rich, fudgy chocolate brownie base with a soft, sweet cookie dough topping, optionally finished with a melted chocolate glaze. The brownie batter includes cocoa and melted chocolate for a deep chocolate flavor and fudgy crumb. The cookie dough, made without eggs, is softened with butter and sweetened with brown and granulated sugars, mixed with mini chocolate chips. Baking the brownie base and assembling with the cookie dough creates a multi-textured dessert.
Description
This dessert begins with a chocolate brownie baked from a mixture of melted butter, chopped chocolate, cocoa powder, sugars, eggs, vanilla, and flour. The batter is spread evenly and baked until just set but still fudgy inside. Separately, a chocolate chip cookie dough-style topping is made from butter, brown and granulated sugars, vanilla, flour, salt, and chocolate chips, kept soft with a small amount of cream or milk. The brownie is cooled before layering or topping with the cookie dough.
The contrast of the warm, fudgy brownie and the creamy, sweet cookie dough with mini chocolate chips creates a rich indulgence with varied textures. Optionally, a melted chocolate and shortening glaze can be added on top for extra chocolate richness and a smooth shiny finish.
These brownies store well at room temperature or refrigerated and can be frozen for longer keeping. Baking in a metal pan is recommended for even heat; glass pans may require longer baking times.
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Ingredients
Brownies
- 12 Tablespoons butter cut into pieces, unsalted
- 4 oz chocolate coarsely chopped (may substitute ½ cup semisweet chocolate chips, semisweet or dark baking bar
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder natural
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ¾ cup light brown sugar firmly packed
- 2 egg large
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon instant coffee grounds optional
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup semisweet chocolate chips optional
Cookie Dough
- 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 12 Tablespoons butter softened, unsalted
- 1 cup light brown sugar firmly packed
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ salt heaping teaspoon
- 1-2 Tablespoons heavy cream as needed, or milk
- ¾ cup mini chocolate chips may substitute regular chocolate chips
Chocolate Topping (optional)
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
- 2 Tablespoons shortening I use Crisco
Instructions
Brownies
- Preheat oven to 350F (175C) and line a metal 9x9" (23x23cm) baking pan with parchment paper, leaving enough to hang over the sides so you can easily lift the bars out of the pan once cooled (alternatively, if you plan on serving in the pan you may bake directly in a lightly greased baking pan).
- Combine butter pieces and chopped chocolate in a medium-sized heatproof bowl and heat in the microwave in 25-second increments, stirring in between, until chocolate and butter are completely melted and mixture is smooth.
- Add cocoa powder, sugars, eggs, vanilla, instant coffee (if using), and salt and stir until well-combined.
- Add flour and stir well. If using chocolate chips, stir these in now as well.
- Spread batter evenly into prepared baking dish. Transfer to 350F (175C) oven and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or with fudgy crumbs (but not wet batter).
- Allow to cool before assembling, but in the meantime you can begin to prepare cookie dough topping. If you are going to be making your cookie dough topping right away, do not turn off your oven.
Cookie Dough
- Preheat oven to 350F (175C) and line a cookie sheet with parchment paper.
- Spread flour in an even layer over the parchment and transfer to 350F (175C) oven. Bake for 7 minutes or until temperature of flour reaches at least 160F (71C). I scoop the flour into a mound and check the temperature with an instant read thermometer. Allow flour to cool before proceeding.
- In a separate bowl, use an electric mixer to beat together butter, sugars, vanilla extract and salt.
- Sift the cooled baked flour over the butter mixture and beat until all flour is absorbed. If the mixture is still dry and crumbly no matter how much you beat it, add 1-2 Tablespoons of milk or cream, as needed.
- Stir in mini chocolate chips.
- Spread cookie dough evenly over cooled brownie layer.
Chocolate Topping
- Combine chocolate chips and shortening in a heatproof bowl. Heat in the microwave in 20-25 second increments, stirring in between, until mixture is melted and cooled.
- Pour over cookie dough layer and use a spatula to spread evenly.
- Allow chocolate to cool until set before cutting and serving. You may transfer to the refrigerator to speed up the process, if desired.
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Notes
- Use a metal baking pan for even baking; glass pans may require longer baking time.
- Store finished brownies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days, or refrigerate for up to 10 days.
- Cookie dough brownies freeze well for several months; thaw before serving.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1square
Calories
590kcal
(30%)
Carbohydrates
72g
(24%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
33g
(51%)
Saturated Fat
19g
(95%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
(12%)
Monounsaturated Fat
9g
(45%)
Trans Fat
1g
(50%)
Cholesterol
70mg
(23%)
Sodium
100mg
(4%)
Potassium
268mg
(6%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
51g
(102%)
Vitamin A
600IU
(12%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
62mg
(6%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 16squares
Amount Per Serving
Calories 590 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1square | |
| Calories | 590kcal | 30% |
| Carbohydrates | 72g | 24% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 33g | 51% |
| Saturated Fat | 19g | 95% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 70mg | 23% |
| Sodium | 100mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 268mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 51g | 102% |
| Vitamin A | 600IU | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 62mg | 6% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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