Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup high-quality cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 cup chocolate chip cookie dough (ensure flour is heat-treated if making from scratch)
- 1/2 cup festive red and green chocolate candies or sprinkles
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving a slight overhang on the sides for easy removal. Lightly grease the parchment with cooking spray or a bit of butter.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the melted butter and granulated sugar until well combined. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract. Sift in the cocoa powder, flour, salt, and baking powder. Fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture using a spatula just until no streaks of flour remain.
- Pour about two-thirds of the brownie batter into the prepared pan and spread it evenly. Take small chunks of the cookie dough and flatten them slightly with your fingers. Place the cookie dough disks on top of the batter in the pan. Pour the remaining brownie batter over the cookie dough, using a spatula to smooth it out so the dough is completely “stuffed” inside.
- Top the batter with your festive red and green candies or Christmas sprinkles. Place the pan in the center of the oven and bake for 30 to 35 minutes. A toothpick inserted into the center should come out with a few moist crumbs, but not wet batter.
- Remove the pan from the oven and let the brownies cool completely in the pan on a wire rack. This is crucial for the fudgy texture to set. Once cool, lift the brownies out using the parchment overhang and slice them into 16 squares.
- Cook Time: 55 minutes