Monster Cookie Fudgy Brownies 

These indulgent Monster Cookie Fudgy Brownies combine the best of both worlds: a rich, fudgy brownie base topped with a chewy, peanut butter infused monster cookie layer. Loaded with oats, mini M&M's, and chocolate chips, this dessert delivers a delightful crunch and sweetness in every bite. Perfect for parties, gatherings, or satisfying your sweet tooth, these brownies are sure to impress.

Full Recipe:

Ingredients

For the Brownie Layer:

• 1 cup unsalted butter, melted

• 1½ cups granulated sugar

• 3 large eggs

• 1 egg yolk

• 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract

• ¾ cup unsweetened Dutch-process cocoa powder

• 1 cup all-purpose flour

• ½ teaspoon baking soda

• ½ teaspoon salt

• 1⅓ tablespoons cornstarch

• 1 cup mini semi-sweet chocolate chips

For the Monster Cookie Layer:

• ¾ cup unsalted butter, softened

• ⅓ cup granulated sugar

• ⅓ cup packed light brown sugar

• ¼ cup creamy peanut butter

• 1 large egg

• 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract

• 1 cup all-purpose flour

• ½ teaspoon baking soda

• ½ teaspoon baking powder

• ½ teaspoon salt

• ½ cup quick oats

• ½ cup mini M&M's

• ½ cup mini semi-sweet chocolate chips

Directions

1. Prepare the Brownie Layer:

   • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x9-inch baking pan and line it with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy removal.

   • In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the melted butter and granulated sugar until smooth.

   • Add the eggs and egg yolk, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.

   • In a separate bowl, sift together the cocoa powder, flour, baking soda, salt, and cornstarch. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.

   • Fold in the mini chocolate chips. Pour the brownie batter into the prepared pan and spread it into an even layer.

2. Prepare the Monster Cookie Layer:

   • In a separate bowl, beat together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.

   • Add the peanut butter, egg, and vanilla extract, and beat until well combined.

   • In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until combined.

   • Stir in the oats, mini M&M's, and mini chocolate chips.

   • Scoop spoonfuls of the cookie dough and flatten them into discs. Place the discs evenly over the brownie layer, covering the entire surface.

3. Bake:

   • Bake in the preheated oven for 25–35 minutes, or until the cookie layer is set and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.

   • If the cookie layer begins to brown too quickly, loosely cover the pan with foil and continue baking until done.

4. Cool and Serve:

   • Remove the brownies from the oven and allow them to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.

   • Once cooled, use the parchment paper overhang to lift the brownies out of the pan. Cut into squares and serve.

Nutritional Information (Per Serving)

• Calories: Approximately 325 kcal

• Protein: 4g

• Fat: 18g

• Carbohydrates: 41g

• Fiber: 3g

• Sugar: 29g

• Sodium: 137mg

• Potassium: 147mg

• Cholesterol: 30mg

• Saturated Fat: 7g

• Trans Fat: 1g

• Vitamin A: 230 IU

• Vitamin C: 1mg

• Calcium: 29mg

• Iron: 2mg