Ultimate Cookie Dough Brownies
A delightful fusion of rich brownie and edible cookie dough, these Ultimate Cookie Dough Brownies combine fudgy and chewy textures for a visually stunning treat.
Ingredients
Brownie Base
- 170 g unsalted butter, melted and allowed to cool
- 250 g caster sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 125 g dark chocolate (minimum 50% cocoa), melted and cooled
- 100 g plain flour
- 30 g cocoa powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 80 g milk or dark chocolate chips
Cookie Dough Layer
- 70 g unsalted butter, softened
- 90 g light brown sugar
- 1 unit egg yolk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 80 g plain flour
- ½ tsp baking powder
- 70 g milk or dark chocolate chips, plus a little extra for the top
Instructions
Preparation
- Heat the oven to 190°C (170°C fan) / 375°F / Gas, 5. Line a 20 cm square baking tin with nonstick baking paper.
- To prepare the brownie batter, whisk the melted butter and caster sugar in a large bowl until well blended.
- Add the eggs and beat until the mixture becomes pale, thick, and noticeably fluffy.
- Stir in the melted dark chocolate.
- Sift in the flour, cocoa powder, and salt. Gently fold everything together until just combined, then mix in the chocolate chips.
- Set the batter aside.
Cookie Dough Preparation
- Beat the softened butter with the brown sugar until light.
- Add the egg yolk and vanilla, mixing just until incorporated.
- Fold in the flour and baking powder until almost combined, then add the chocolate chips and mix until evenly spread through the dough.
Assembling the Brownies
- Transfer the brownie batter to the lined tin and level the surface.
- Take small portions of cookie dough, about ½ tablespoon each, and roll them into little balls. Scatter them over the brownie batter, spacing them out so some brownie remains visible.
- Finish with a sprinkle of extra chocolate chips.
Baking
- Bake for about 30 minutes, until the top looks set, the edges are cracked, and the cookie dough pieces are golden.
- Let the brownies cool fully in the tin, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours for a firmer texture and neater slices. Overnight chilling works even better.
- Slice into 16 squares before serving.
Notes
For an elevated presentation, serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or drizzle with chocolate or caramel sauce. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week, or freeze for longer storage.