Chewy Cookie Brownies with Fudgy Chocolate Base
Chewy Cookie Brownies are a decadent hybrid dessert with a fudgy brownie base and a chewy cookie topping, studded with chocolate.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 24 squares
Ingredients
Brownie Layer:
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate, chopped
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
2 large eggs, room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
Cookie Layer:
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Optional: 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8-inch pan with parchment paper.
- Prepare brownie layer: melt butter and chocolate, mix with sugars, add eggs and vanilla, then fold in flour, cocoa, and salt. Pour into pan.
- Prepare cookie layer: cream butter and sugars, add egg and vanilla, fold in flour, baking soda, salt, and chocolate chips.
- Drop cookie dough over brownie layer and lightly flatten.
- Bake 35–40 minutes until edges are firm and centers soft.
- Cool completely before slicing.
Notes
Chill brownie layer for extra fudginess. Use high-quality chocolate. Store airtight 4–5 days.