Description
A rich, fudgy brownie layered with nostalgic cookie dough, topped with chocolate ganache—a decadent dessert that blends two beloved treats.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tbsp milk
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 1/4 cups heat-treated all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups mini chocolate chips
- Pinch of salt
- Chocolate ganache or frosting (optional)
- More mini chocolate chips (optional)
- Whipped cream or ice cream for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare two round cake pans with parchment paper and grease.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together melted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar. Add eggs and vanilla, mixing until smooth.
- In another bowl, combine flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt; then mix into the wet ingredients. Fold in chocolate chips.
- Divide batter in prepared pans and bake for 22–25 minutes. Let cool.
- Heat-treat flour for cookie dough by spreading it on a baking sheet and baking for 5 minutes. Let cool.
- Beat together softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until creamy. Mix in milk and vanilla.
- Gradually add heat-treated flour and pinch of salt, then fold in mini chocolate chips. Refrigerate for 20 minutes.
- Assemble by layering one brownie, spreading cookie dough, then topping with the second brownie layer.
- Top with chocolate ganache or frosting, chill for at least an hour before serving.
Notes
For healthier alternatives, consider reducing sugar or using dairy-free options. Pair with ice cream for an extra indulgent treat.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 70mg