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Cookie Dough Brownies

Pam 2026
Cookie Dough Brownies

Ingredients

Ingredients

For the Brownie Layer:

  • ½ cup (113g) unsalted butter
  • 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ⅓ cup (30g) unsweetened cocoa powder
  • ½ cup (65g) all-purpose flour
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon baking powder

For the Cookie Dough Layer:

  • ½ cup (113g) unsalted butter, softened
  • ½ cup (100g) brown sugar, packed
  • ¼ cup (50g) granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup (125g) all-purpose flour (heat-treated)
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup (85g) mini chocolate chips

For the Chocolate Glaze:

  • ½ cup (85g) semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 2 tablespoons heavy cream or butter

Cookie Dough Brownies are the ultimate dessert mashup—fudgy, chocolatey brownies layered with creamy, egg-free cookie dough and topped with a rich chocolate glaze. They’re a guaranteed hit at parties, bake sales, or anytime you want something indulgent.

Instructions

1

Heat-Treat the Flour (for cookie dough)

Spread flour on a baking sheet. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 5 minutes. Cool completely.

2

Make the Brownie Layer

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8-inch pan with parchment. Melt butter, stir in sugar. Add eggs and vanilla. Stir in cocoa, flour, salt, and baking powder. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes. Cool completely.

3

Make the Cookie Dough Layer

Beat butter and sugars until creamy. Add milk and vanilla. Mix in heat-treated flour and salt. Fold in chocolate chips.

4

Assemble

Spread cookie dough evenly over the cooled brownie layer.

5

Make the Glaze

Microwave chocolate chips and cream in 20-second bursts until smooth.

6

Glaze and Chill

Pour glaze over the cookie dough layer. Refrigerate for 30 minutes until set.

7

Slice and Serve

Slice into squares. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

Pro-Tips for Picture-Perfect Cookie Dough Brownies

  • Heat-Treat Flour: Essential for safe raw cookie dough.
  • Cool Brownies Completely: Prevents cookie dough from melting.
  • Chill Before Slicing: Makes clean cuts.

These Cookie Dough Brownies are a decadent, layered treat—fudgy, creamy, and chocolatey.

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