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Cookie Dough Brownie Bars

A delightful fusion of rich brownie and sweet cookie dough, these bars are a perfect treat for any occasion. Indulge in layers of flavor and texture with every bite.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 28 minutes
Total Time 4 hours 18 minutes
Servings: 24 bars
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Brownie Base
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 3 large eggs, at room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled
  • 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
Edible Cookie Dough Topping
  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, heat-treated and cooled
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 3 tablespoons milk or heavy cream, plus more as needed
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 1 1/2 cups mini semisweet chocolate chips
Chocolate Drizzle
  • 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
  • 2 teaspoons neutral oil or melted butter
For Pan
  • Neutral oil or softened butter for greasing
  • Parchment paper for lining a 9 x 13 inch pan

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a 9 x 13 inch baking pan, lining it with parchment paper.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together melted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until thick and glossy.
  3. Add eggs and vanilla, whisking until smooth.
  4. In a separate bowl, sift together flour, cocoa powder, salt, and baking powder. Fold into the wet mixture.
  5. Spread batter evenly in prepared pan.
  6. Bake for 22 to 28 minutes, until the top is set and shiny, and a toothpick reveals moist crumbs.
  7. Let brownies cool completely on a wire rack.
Cookie Dough Preparation
  1. Heat-treat cookie dough flour by baking it at 300°F for 5 to 7 minutes. Let it cool.
  2. Beat softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and creamy. Add milk and vanilla, mixing until smooth.
  3. Gradually fold in cooled heat-treated flour and salt until dough forms. Fold in mini chocolate chips.
  4. Spread cookie dough over cooled brownies.
Chocolate Drizzle
  1. Melt chocolate chips with oil in the microwave, stirring until smooth.
  2. Drizzle chocolate over the bars.
Chill and Serve
  1. Chill the pan in the fridge for at least 2 hours until set.
  2. Lift the slab from the pan, slice into bars or squares.

Notes

Experiment with different chocolate chip varieties or swirl in caramel for added flavor. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 5 days.