Be prepared to taste one of the most amazing desserts of your life! This dessert blew me away! These brownies are definitely one of my top 10 favorite desserts of all time. You will not believe how amazing this tastes! The brownie layer is just perfect. Chewy, chocolately, heavenly. The cookie dough layer is outstanding. The cookie dough is just the perfect cookie dough ever! Perfect texture and a taste that is so addicting. You’ll be tempted to eat it all before you use it to top the brownies! Then to top all this amazing-ness off is a gorgeous decadent layer of chocolate. It’s something special.
This recipe comes from my new favorite cookbook, The Cookie Dough Lover’s Cookbook by blogger Lindsay Landis. I love this cookbook so much I am giving away a copy! (Update 8/211: Giveaway is now over)
If you don’t like to make brownies from scratch you can use a box but make sure it’s for an 8×8 dish, if not double the cookie dough and chocolate glaze. Another note, these brownies and the chocolate glaze call for using a bar/block of chocolate chopped. As amazing as that makes these brownies if you want to save on money here is my favorite cocoa brownie recipe (you can substitute regular or Dutch cocoa powder for the dark cocoa powder if you want), and for the chocolate glaze you can use 2/3 cup chocolate chips. I would recommend dark chocolate chips.
Be prepared to share these because you will want to eat them all!
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Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Brownies
Ingredients
Brownies:
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon dark or Dutch-processed cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3 1/2 ounces bar or block dark or semisweet chocolate, chopped
- 1/3 cup unsalted butter (cut into cubes)
- 2/3 cup light brown sugar (packed)
- 2 large eggs (lightly beaten)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
Cookie Dough:
- 1/2 cup 1 stick unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar (packed)
- 2 tablespoons milk or cream
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup mini semisweet chocolate chips
Chocolate Glaze:
- *3 1/2 ounces (bar or block dark or semisweet chocolate, chopped)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (cut into cubes)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. **Line the bottom and sides of an 8 x 8 inch pan with parchment paper, leaving a slight overhang on two sides.
- To make brownies, sift together flour, cocoa powder, and salt in a small bowl and set aside. Melt chocolate and butter in a double boiler or a bowl set over a saucepan of gently simmering water. Stir until sooth then remove from heat. Add brown sugar and whisk until sugar is dissolved and mixture has cooled slightly. Whisk in eggs and vanilla. Using a large rubber spatula, fold flour mixture into chocolate mixture until just incorporated. Pour into prepared pan. Bake 18 to 20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the middle comes out clean. Transfer pan to a wire rack to cool completely.
- For the cookie dough, in a large mixing bowl beat together butter and sugars with an electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy, 2 to 3 minutes. Mix in milk and vanilla. Add flour and salt and stir until incorporated. Stir in chocolate chips. Gently spread dough onto cooled brownies, smoothing the top into an even layer. Freeze for about 15 minutes.
- For the glaze, gently melt chocolate and butter together in a double boiler or a small saucepan set over low heat. Stir until smooth. Pour over cookie dough, carefully spreading into a thin, even layer. Return pan to refrigerator and chill until set, about 30 minutes. (Note, at this point I put it in the freezer for 20-25 minutes before cutting to help it cut smoothly.)
- To remove brownies from pan, grasp the edges of the parchment paper and lift out the entire block. Place on a cutting board and use a large sharp knife to cut into 2-inch squares. Refrigerate in an airtight container, brownies will keep for up to 3 days.
Notes
** To line a square pan, cut two strips of parchment paper to the width of the pan. Layer the strips perpendicular inside the pan, creasing the corners. If your parchment slips around, butter the pan and between the parchment layers to keep it stuck in place.
The nutrition facts provided are calculated using a third-party tool and are estimates only. Actual nutritional content may vary based on the ingredients and brands you use, as well as portion sizes. For accurate results, please consult a registered dietitian or nutritionist.
Did you make this recipe? Leave a comment!
Slightly adapted from The Cookie Dough Lovers Cookbook, by Lindsay Landis
I often make peppermint patty brownies for my husband’s office, but they’re so messy! This looks like a great alternative to try out. Pinned it! Thanks!
And, hi! I found you through the Mandatory Mooch link party.
Becky, these look AMAZING! Brownies and cookie dough–such a brilliant combination. Stopping by to say hi from the Pin Junkie 🙂
These look yummy! Pinned!
Anne @ http://www.creatingabeautifullife.net
I think I need these! Tweeted them, hope you do not mind! Tiffany @Vintage Marigold
Love these brownies, they look out of this world delicious! Thanks for linking up with What’s Cookin’ Wednesday!
looks yummy! But shoud it not be baked after spreading cookie dough? wont you get uncooked flour taste?
Thanks! No, this cookie dough should not be baked. This cookie dough was created to be eaten and not baked. That is why there are no eggs in it. I didn’t notice a flour taste at all. You could add less flour if you want. Or even try adding powdered sugar instead if you prefer.
This looks amazing!! I love it!! I would love to invite you to link it up at our new party Lovely Ladies Linky where you link up once and get seen on 6 blogs!! Link up starts Wednesdays! http://www.lifewiththecrustcutoff.com/lovely-ladies-link-up-link-up-1/
Hope to see you there 🙂
Parrish @ Life With The Crust Cut Off
These can’t be bad! They look wonderful! We’d love for you to come over to our newest link party over at The Inspiration Network: DELISH- a desserts only link party. Bring your desserts and let’s party!!
http://theinspiration-network.com/delish-a-desserts-only-link-party/
Smiles,
Melanie and Diana
The Inspiration Network
We had these tonight and loved them! Thanks for sharing!
I’m so glad! Thanks for letting me know! 🙂