Chocolate Chip Cookie Brownies (Printable)
Fudgy brownie and chewy cookie layers combine for these decadent bars. Perfect chocolate dessert.
# What You'll Need:
→ Brownie Layer
01 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
02 - 3/4 cup granulated sugar
03 - 1/3 cup light brown sugar, packed
04 - 2 large eggs
05 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
06 - 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
07 - 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
08 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
→ Cookie Layer
09 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
10 - 1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
11 - 1/4 cup granulated sugar
12 - 1 large egg
13 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
14 - 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
15 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
16 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
17 - 2/3 cup semisweet chocolate chips
# How-to Steps:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a 9-inch square baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy removal.
02 - In a large bowl, whisk together melted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until combined. Add eggs and vanilla extract, whisking until smooth.
03 - Sift in cocoa powder, flour, and salt. Gently fold until just combined; do not overmix.
04 - Spread brownie batter evenly into the bottom of the prepared pan.
05 - In a separate bowl, cream softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla extract.
06 - In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add to wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
07 - Fold in chocolate chips.
08 - Drop spoonfuls of cookie dough over the brownie batter, gently spreading to cover (it's okay if a bit of brownie batter peeks through).
09 - Bake for 33–36 minutes, or until the top is golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
10 - Cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before lifting out and slicing into bars.
# Expert Pointers:
01 -
- The texture contrast alone is worth it, with crispy edges from the cookie layer and that dense, fudgy center from the brownie layer
- These bars satisfy every chocolate craving while feeling like something special enough for holidays or celebrations
02 -
- Overbaking is the enemy here, check at 33 minutes and pull them out when a few moist crumbs cling to the toothpick
- Let these cool completely before slicing or they will fall apart, I learned this the hard way at a party once
03 -
- Room temperature ingredients are crucial for both layers to combine properly
- Achieve clean cuts by running your knife under hot water and wiping it clean between each slice