Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (for brownie batter)
- 1 batch of chocolate chip cookie dough (homemade or store-bought)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×9 inch square baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on the sides for easy removal. Lightly grease the parchment paper with butter or non-stick spray to ensure nothing sticks.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the melted butter and sugar until well combined. Add the eggs and vanilla extract, whisking vigorously until the mixture looks glossy and smooth. Sift in the cocoa powder, flour, and salt. Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined. Stir in the chocolate chips to add extra pockets of melted chocolate.
- Pour about half of the prepared brownie batter into the bottom of the baking pan and spread it into an even layer with a spatula. Take small scoops of your chocolate chip cookie dough and flatten them slightly with your hands. Place the pieces of cookie dough over the brownie layer until the entire surface is mostly covered. This creates the “stuffed” effect.
- Pour the remaining brownie batter over the cookie dough layer. Use a spatula to spread it gently, ensuring all the cookie dough is completely covered and the top is smooth. Place the pan in the center rack of the oven and bake for 30 to 35 minutes. The edges should be set and slightly pulling away from the sides, but the center should still have a slight wiggle.
- Remove the brownies from the oven and let them cool completely in the pan on a wire rack. This is crucial because the layers need time to firm up and set properly. Once cooled, lift the brownies out of the pan using the parchment paper overhang. Slice them into 16 squares. For the cleanest cuts, use a sharp knife and wipe it clean between each slice.
- Cook Time: 55 minutes