Fudgy Cookie Dough Brownies
Decadent double-layer dessert featuring a rich chocolate brownie base topped with safe-to-eat chocolate chip cookie dough.
In a nutshell: This authentic american fudgy cookie dough brownies comes together in just 45 mins using simple whole ingredients. Perfect for home cooks seeking a dependable, restaurant-quality finish with minimal effort.
The ultimate dessert mashup: a rich, fudgy, and dense chocolate brownie bottom topped with a thick, velvety layer of egg-free, heat-treated chocolate chip cookie dough. A showstopping treat.
Key Equipment
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Chef's Pro-Tips
- Room Temperature Ingredients: Ensure butter and eggs are at true room temperature (around 68°F / 20°C) so the emulsion creams evenly without curdling.
- Do Not Overmix the Flour: Fold the dry ingredients just until no white streaks remain. Overworking gluten leads to dense, tough baked goods instead of tender, chewy crumbs.
- Cool Completely on Wire Rack: Baked bars and cookies continue setting internally from residual heat. Let them rest in the pan for 15 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.
Ingredients
16
servings
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½ cup unsalted butter, melted, for brownie
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1 cup granulated sugar, for brownie
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2 large eggs, for brownie
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⅓ cup cocoa powder, unsweetened, for brownie
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½ cup all-purpose flour, for brownie
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½ cup butter, softened, for cookie dough
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¾ cup brown sugar, packed, for cookie dough
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1 cup flour, heat-treated for safety, for cookie dough
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2 tbsp milk, for cookie dough
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½ cup mini chocolate chips, for cookie dough
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Step-by-Step Instructions
Bake the Brownie Base
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8x8 pan with foil. Whisk melted butter and sugar. Whisk in eggs and 1 tsp vanilla. Fold in cocoa powder, 0.5 cup flour, and a pinch of salt. Spread into pan and bake for 22-25 minutes until set. Cool completely.
Heat-Treat the Flour
Spread the 1 cup flour on a baking sheet and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 5-8 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 166°F (74°C) to kill any bacteria. Let cool completely before making the cookie dough.
Make Safe Cookie Dough
In a medium bowl, beat the softened butter and brown sugar until fluffy. Add the milk and 1 tsp vanilla and mix. Add the cooled heat-treated flour and beat until a smooth dough forms. Fold in the mini chocolate chips.
Layer and Chill
Spoon the cookie dough over the cooled brownie layer in the pan. Use a spatula or your hands to press it down into an even, flat layer. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours until firm before slicing.
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View on AmazonFrequently Asked Questions
Yes. The flour is heat-treated to 166 degrees to kill bacteria, and the dough layer contains no eggs.
Chilling firms up the cookie dough layer so you get clean, neat slices instead of a smeary mess.
It's the step that makes the raw dough safe to eat, so don't skip it. It only takes 5 to 8 minutes in the oven.
Keep refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
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