Description
A simple, foolproof dessert combining a fudgy brownie layer with dollops of cookie dough, baked in one pan for a chewy, chocolatey treat that takes only 10 minutes of active prep time.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (170g) semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips
- ½ cup (65g) all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- ½ cup (100g) packed brown sugar
- ½ cup (100g) granulated sugar
- ½ cup (115g) unsalted butter, melted
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 batch (about 1.5 cups) store-bought or homemade cookie dough
- ½ cup (85g) chocolate chips (optional, for cookie layer)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8 inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on the sides.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together melted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth.
- Whisk in eggs one at a time, then add vanilla and salt.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk flour and cocoa powder. Add dry ingredients to wet ingredients and stir gently until just combined.
- Fold in 1 cup of chocolate chips into the brownie batter.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
- If using store-bought dough, let it sit at room temperature for 10 minutes to soften. Scoop dollops (about 2 tablespoons each) of cookie dough onto the brownie layer.
- Press cookie dough dollops slightly into the brownie layer to adhere.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until edges are set and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with moist crumbs.
- Cool in the pan for at least 20 minutes before lifting out and slicing into squares.
Notes
Do not overbake; the center should look slightly soft when removed from the oven as it will continue to cook in the residual heat. For best texture, let the cookie dough come to room temperature before scooping. Store in an airtight container with a piece of bread to maintain softness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 26
- Sodium: 180
- Fat: 14
- Saturated Fat: 8
- Carbohydrates: 38
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 4
Keywords: brookies, chocolate chip cookies, brownies, easy dessert, 10 minute recipe, chewy brownies, cookie dough bars, chocolate dessert