Chocolate Chip Cookie Brownies

Chocolate Chip Cookie Brownies combine the best of two worlds: fudgy brownies topped with a gooey chocolate chip cookie dough layer. These treats are a hit for any occasion, bringing together the richness of brownies and the softness of cookies in one irresistible dessert.

Ingredients

For the Brownie Layer:

• ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
  
  

• 1 cup granulated sugar
  
  

• 2 large eggs
  
  

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  
  

• ⅓ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  
  

• ½ cup all-purpose flour
  
  

• ¼ teaspoon salt
  
  

• ¼ teaspoon baking powder
  
  

For the Cookie Layer:

• ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
  
  

• ½ cup granulated sugar
  
  

• ½ cup packed brown sugar
  
  

• 1 large egg
  
  

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  
  

• 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
  
  

• ½ teaspoon baking soda
  
  

• ½ teaspoon salt
  
  

• 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  
  

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking pan or line with parchment paper.
   
   

2. For the brownie layer: In a medium bowl, whisk together melted butter, sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract.
   
   

3. Sift in cocoa powder, flour, salt, and baking powder. Stir until combined and smooth.
   
   

4. Pour the brownie batter into the prepared baking pan and spread evenly.
   
   

5. For the cookie layer: In a separate bowl, cream together softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until fluffy.
   
   

6. Add egg and vanilla extract, beating until well incorporated.
   
   

7. Gradually mix in flour, baking soda, and salt until combined. Fold in chocolate chips.
   
   

8. Drop spoonfuls of the cookie dough over the brownie layer. Use a spatula to spread evenly.
   
   

9. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out with moist crumbs.
   
   

10. Allow the brownies to cool completely before cutting into squares.
    
    

Nutritional Value by Grams (per serving approx.)

• Calories: 310 kcal
  
  

• Carbohydrates: 41 g
  
  

• Protein: 3 g
  
  

• Fat: 17 g
  
  

• Saturated Fat: 10 g
  
  

• Cholesterol: 50 mg
  
  

• Sodium: 210 mg
  
  

• Potassium: 120 mg
  
  

• Fiber: 2 g
  
  

• Sugar: 26 g