Introduction
Chocolate Chip Cookie Brownies bring together two classics—rich, fudgy brownies and chewy chocolate-chip cookies—into one decadent dessert bar. With a dense brownie base topped by a soft cookie layer, each bite delivers the best of both worlds. These bars are simple to assemble, impressive to serve and guaranteed to satisfy any chocolate craving.
Prep Time: ~15 minutes
Cook Time: ~30 minutes
Total Time: ~45 minutes
Ingredients
Brownie Layer:
- 10 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
Cookie Layer:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup chocolate chips
Step-by-Step Instructions
➜ Preheat oven to 350°F and line an 8×8 or 9×9 baking pan with parchment paper.
➜ Make the brownie layer: whisk together melted butter, sugar and cocoa powder until smooth. Add eggs and vanilla, then stir in flour and salt. Spread into the prepared pan.
➜ Make the cookie layer: beat softened butter with brown and granulated sugar until creamy. Add egg and vanilla. Stir in flour, baking soda, salt and chocolate chips.
➜ Drop spoonfuls of cookie dough over the brownie layer. Gently press or swirl to distribute evenly.
➜ Bake 28–32 minutes until edges are set and the center is slightly soft.
➜ Cool before slicing into bars for clean edges or serve slightly warm for an extra gooey texture.
Pro Tips (FAQ-style)
Can I make these ahead of time?
Yes — they store well for several days and freeze beautifully.
Can I use boxed brownie mix?
Absolutely. Prepare the brownie layer as instructed on the box, then add your cookie dough on top.
How do I keep the layers distinct?
Slightly chill the cookie dough before layering to help it sit evenly on top of the brownie batter.
Nutrition Summary
A rich dessert bar combining fudgy brownies with chewy chocolate-chip cookies.
Serving Size | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat | Fiber | Sugar
1 bar | ~285 kcal | ~3 g | ~34 g | ~15 g | ~2 g | ~22 g
Nutrition facts are estimated.
