Gooey Chocolate Cookies: fudgy brownie-cookie hybrids
A rich, fudgy brownie base topped with chewy chocolate chip cookie dough — the ultimate dessert mashup baked into one glorious bar.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 12 bars 1x
Ingredients
Brownie Layer:
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½ cup unsalted butter
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4 oz dark chocolate (or ⅓ cup cocoa powder + 1 tbsp oil)
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½ cup brown sugar
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¼ cup granulated sugar
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2 large eggs
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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½ cup all-purpose flour
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¼ tsp salt
Cookie Layer:
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½ cup unsalted butter, softened
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⅓ cup brown sugar
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¼ cup granulated sugar
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1 egg yolk
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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¾ cup all-purpose flour
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¼ tsp baking soda
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¼ tsp salt
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½ cup chocolate chips
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350°F. Line and grease an 8×8-inch pan.
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Make brownie batter: Melt butter and chocolate, then whisk in sugars, eggs, and vanilla. Fold in flour and salt. Spread in pan.
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Make cookie dough: Cream butter and sugars. Add egg yolk and vanilla. Mix in flour, soda, salt, and chips.
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Drop cookie dough over brownie batter and press lightly.
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Bake 28–32 min until cookie tops are golden and center is just set.
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Cool before slicing into bars.
Notes
Serve warm with ice cream, or chill for extra fudginess. Freeze slices for a quick treat later.