Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Brownies – A layer of thick, chewy, fudgy brownies topped with a creamy chocolate chip cookie dough, and dark chocolate!
Who else is a big fan of cookie dough? I absolutely love it. So today I bring you Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Brownies!
The bottom layer is a deliciously thick and fudgy brownie, the middle layer is a creamy cookie dough stuffed full of chocolate chips, and the top layer is creamy dark chocolate that is melted with butter to prevent cracking when cut.
This is my favourite brownie recipe because they are thick, chewy, and very fudgy. Just the way I like them! I’m not a fan of cakey brownies, so these are just perfect.
They also contain the right amount of cocoa powder to make them scrumptiously chocolatey without being too rich.
The cookie dough centre is deliciously creamy and fudgy, and stuffed full of chocolate chips. It also contains no eggs, so this cookie dough is perfect if you worry about eating raw eggs!
How to make Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Brownies
Ingredients you’ll need for the brownie layer:
- unsalted butter
- caster/granulated sugar
- cocoa powder
- salt
- vanilla extract
- large eggs
- plain/all-purpose flour
For the cookie dough:
- unsalted butter
- caster/granulated sugar
- milk
- vanilla extract
- plain/all-purpose flour
- salt
- chocolate chips
For the chocolate layer:
- unsalted butter
- dark chocolate: you can use milk, or semi-sweet.
To make these brownies, whisk together the butter, sugar, salt, and cocoa powder. Stir in the vanilla extract, then mix in the eggs, one at a time, stirring vigorously after each one. Fold in the flour until fully incorporated.
Pour the batter into an 8×8″ baking pan lined with aluminium foil, and spread out evenly.
Bake for 20 – 25 minutes, or until the centre is no longer jiggly and a toothpick inserted into the centre comes out almost clean with a few moist crumbs. Allow to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.
For the cookie dough, beat the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the milk and vanilla extract. Add the flour and salt, and mix until combined. Fold in the chocolate chips.
If you’re worried about consuming raw flour, spread the flour out onto a baking tray and bake for 5 minutes.
Gently spread the cookie dough over the cooled brownies, and refrigerate whilst preparing the chocolate layer.
In the microwave, melt the butter and chocolate together, stirring every 30 seconds. Pour over the cookie dough, and spread out evenly.
Refrigerate for 2 – 4 hours (or overnight) until firm. Cut into bars, and enjoy!
The printable recipe card with the FULL list of ingredients and instructions can be found at the bottom of this post.
NOTE: For best results, I highly recommend using the gram measurements (with a digital scale), rather than the cup measurements.
Cup measurements are simply not accurate enough, and I cannot guarantee the best results if you use them.
These Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Brownies are:
- quick and easy to throw together
- deliciously thick and fudgy
- stuffed with a creamy cookie dough centre
How long will these cookie dough brownies last? These brownies stay fresh, stored in an airtight container, at room temperature or in the fridge for up to 1 week.
Can I freeze these brownies? Yes. They freeze well for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge before serving.
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Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Brownies
A layer of thick, chewy, fudgy brownies topped with a creamy chocolate chip cookie dough, and dark chocolate!
Ingredients
For the Brownies
- 1 and 1/4 sticks (140g) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 and 1/4 cups (250g) caster/granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup (75g) cocoa powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs, cold
- 1/2 cup (60g) plain/all-purpose flour
For the Cookie Dough
- 1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup (150g) caster/granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup (60g) plain/all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup (130g) chocolate chips
For the Chocolate Layer
- 1/3 cup (75g) unsalted butter
- 1 cup (175g) dark chocolate, chopped
Instructions
For the Brownies
- Preheat the oven to 180C/350F/Gas 4. Line the bottom and sides of an 8x8" baking pan with aluminium foil, leaving an overhang on two opposite sides. Set aside.
- Whisk together the butter, sugar, salt, and cocoa powder. Stir in the vanilla extract, then mix in the eggs, one at a time, stirring vigorously after each one. Fold in the flour until fully incorporated.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan, and spread out evenly. Bake for 20 - 25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the centre comes out almost clean with a few moist crumbs. Allow to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.
For the Cookie Dough
- Using a handheld or stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the milk and vanilla extract. Add the flour and salt, and mix until combined. Fold in the chocolate chips.
- Gently spread the cookie dough over the cooled brownies, and refrigerate whilst preparing the chocolate layer.
For the Chocolate Layer
- In the microwave, melt the butter and chocolate together, stirring every 30 seconds. Pour over the cookie dough, and spread out evenly. Refrigerate for 2 - 4 hours (or overnight) until firm. Cut into squares, and enjoy!
Notes
Brownies stay fresh, stored in an airtight container, at room temperature or in the fridge for up to 1 week. They also freeze well for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge before serving.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
16 browniesServing Size:
1 brownieAmount Per Serving: Calories: 346Total Fat: 19gSaturated Fat: 11gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 54mgSodium: 82mgCarbohydrates: 41gFiber: 3gSugar: 24gProtein: 4g
Nutrition information isn’t always accurate.
Renee
Tuesday 4th of July 2023
Hi, I have seen recipes where the flour for the unbaked layer is heat treated. Your re ice doesn't include that step. Is it safe to consume anyway?
Anu - My Ginger Garlic Kitchen
Tuesday 12th of April 2016
Wow! Love how sinfully delish these cookies dough bars look and sound. Awesome share, Marsha!
Marsha
Tuesday 12th of April 2016
Thanks, Anu!
Dawn @ Girl Heart Food
Monday 11th of April 2016
These look so creamy and indulgent!! Cookie dough AND brownie in the one awesome bite? YES please! Pinning!
Marsha
Tuesday 12th of April 2016
Thanks, Dawn!
grace
Monday 11th of April 2016
fantastic mash-up! they're picture-perfect and must taste like a dream. :)
Marsha
Monday 11th of April 2016
Thanks, Grace! :)
Puja Darshan
Monday 11th of April 2016
Hey Marsha, what a lovely brownies. I am sure this will tastes even better. Pinning!!!
Marsha
Monday 11th of April 2016
Thanks, Puja!