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Cookie Dough Brownies Recipe

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4.2 from 12 reviews

  • Author: Molly
  • Total Time: 3 hours
  • Yield: 16 servings

Description

Delight in these indulgent Cookie Dough Brownies featuring a rich, fudgy brownie base topped with a luscious edible cookie dough layer and finished with a smooth chocolate ganache. Perfect for parties or satisfying your sweet tooth with a combination of textures and flavors.

Ingredients

Brownie Layer

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter (112 grams), cut into 8 pieces
  • 2 ounces semi-sweet chocolate (56 grams), about 1/3 cup chocolate chips
  • 1 cup granulated sugar (200 grams)
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste
  • 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour (62.5 grams)
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Cookie Dough Layer

  • 1 1/4 cup all-purpose flour (156.25 grams), heat treated
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter (112 grams), softened
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar (100 grams), light or dark
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar (50 grams)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2-3 tablespoons milk (45 ml)
  • 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips (about 90 grams)

Chocolate Topping

  • 3/4 cup chocolate chips (about 140 grams, about 5 ounces)
  • 1 tablespoon shortening (or unsalted butter)

Instructions

  1. Prepare Brownie Layer: Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Line an 8×8 inch (20×20 cm) pan with parchment paper or foil, leaving an overhang for easy removal. This ensures the brownies don’t stick and are easy to lift later.
  2. Melt Butter and Chocolate: Place the butter and chopped chocolate into a heatproof bowl. Microwave on medium power in 45-second intervals, stirring in between until smooth, or melt gently over a double boiler while stirring.
  3. Mix Brownie Batter: Let the melted mixture cool slightly, then whisk in granulated sugar, eggs, and vanilla bean paste until combined. Stir in cocoa powder, flour, and salt until no lumps remain.
  4. Bake Brownies: Pour the batter into the prepared pan, smoothing the surface. Bake in the center of the oven for 22-26 minutes or until the top is set and a toothpick inserted comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs. Remove and let cool.
  5. Heat Treat Flour for Cookie Dough: While brownies bake, preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Spread about 1 1/2 cups of flour on a cookie sheet and bake for 8 minutes to eliminate any bacteria. Remove and turn oven off. This step ensures the cookie dough is safe to eat.
  6. Make Cookie Dough: In a medium bowl, beat softened butter with brown and white sugars until smooth. Mix in vanilla bean paste and 2 tablespoons milk. Gradually beat in the heat-treated flour and salt; if thick, add an additional tablespoon of milk. Stir in mini chocolate chips.
  7. Assemble Cookie Dough Layer: Press the cookie dough evenly over the cooled brownie layer to create a smooth top. Place the pan in the fridge to firm up the dough.
  8. Prepare Chocolate Topping: Combine shortening and chopped chocolate or chocolate chips in a heatproof bowl. Microwave on medium power in 45-second intervals, stirring after each, or melt gently over a double boiler until smooth.
  9. Top the Brownies: Pour the melted chocolate topping over the chilled cookie dough layer. Smooth it evenly with the back of a spoon or offset spatula.
  10. Set and Slice: Allow the chocolate topping to harden; refrigerate to speed the process. When the chocolate is about 80% set, use a sharp knife to score lines where you intend to slice. Once fully hardened, lift the brownies out of the pan using the parchment overhang and cut neatly along the score lines.

Notes

  • Heat treating the flour is essential to ensure the cookie dough is safe for raw consumption.
  • Use parchment or foil with an overhang for easy removal of brownies from the pan.
  • Microwave melting should be done at medium power in intervals to avoid burning the chocolate.
  • You can substitute vanilla extract if vanilla bean paste is not available.
  • Allow the brownie layer to cool completely before adding the cookie dough layer to prevent melting.
  • Refrigerating the assembled brownies helps the layers set properly for clean slicing.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
  • Prep Time: 45 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://recipeglimpse.com/cookie-dough-brownies-recipe/