If you love both chocolate chip cookies and brownies, you’re going to adore this irresistible mashup! These Chocolate Chip Cookie Brownies combine a rich, fudgy brownie base with a gooey, chocolate-studded cookie dough topping — the best of both worlds in every bite. Perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth or impressing guests, this dessert is easy to make and absolutely delicious. Let’s get baking!
Ingredients
For the Brownie Layer:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
For the Cookie Layer:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Brownie Layer
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease or line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper. In a medium bowl, whisk together the melted butter, sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth. Sift in cocoa powder, flour, salt, and baking powder, then gently mix until combined without overmixing. Spread the brownie batter evenly into the prepared pan.
Step 2: Prepare the Cookie Layer
In a large bowl, cream the softened butter with both sugars until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet, mixing just until combined. Fold in the chocolate chips.
Step 3: Assemble and Bake
Drop spoonfuls of the cookie dough over the brownie batter. Use a spatula or the back of a spoon to gently spread and even out the cookie dough layer. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the edges are set and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs. The cookie topping should be golden brown.
Step 4: Cool and Serve
Allow the brownies to cool completely in the pan before cutting into squares. Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or enjoy as-is!
Tips & Variations
- Add nuts: Fold chopped walnuts or pecans into either the brownie or cookie dough for extra crunch.
- Gluten-free: Substitute with a gluten-free flour blend to make this recipe gluten-free.
- Storage: Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
- Doneness test: Brownies are done when the edges are set and the center has a few moist crumbs on a toothpick.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
These Chocolate Chip Cookie Brownies are a delicious harmony of fudgy and chewy textures with bursts of chocolate in every bite. Perfect for dessert lovers who can’t decide between cookies or brownies, this treat is sure to become a family favorite and showstopper at any gathering.
Enjoy baking and indulging in this heavenly combo!