Description
Sinful chocolate chip cookie brownie bars blend indulgent layers of gooey chocolate, rich brownie, and classic cookie dough into one irresistible dessert. Chocolate lovers will savor each decadent bite of this ultimate sweet treat that promises pure culinary bliss.
Ingredients
Scale
Chocolate Base Layer:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
Cookie Dough Layer:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1 cup chocolate chips
Topping/Additional:
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
- 2 tbsp heavy cream
- 1 tbsp cocoa powder (for dusting)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper, ensuring overhang for easy removal.
- Melt butter for the chocolate base layer and whisk together with granulated and brown sugars until smooth and glossy.
- Incorporate eggs and vanilla extract into the butter-sugar mixture, blending until fully integrated and slightly frothy.
- Sift together flour, cocoa powder, salt, and baking powder, then gently fold into the wet ingredients until a uniform chocolate batter forms.
- Pour the chocolate base layer into the prepared pan, spreading evenly with a spatula to create a smooth foundation.
- For the cookie dough layer, cream butter with granulated and brown sugars until light and fluffy.
- Mix in egg and vanilla extract, then gradually add flour, salt, and baking soda to create a cohesive cookie dough.
- Fold chocolate chips into the cookie dough, ensuring even distribution.
- Carefully spread the cookie dough layer over the chocolate base, creating a distinct second layer.
- Sprinkle additional chocolate chips and optional chopped walnuts across the top for extra texture and flavor.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
- Remove from oven and let cool completely in the pan for about 1 hour.
- Drizzle heavy cream over the top and dust with cocoa powder for a sophisticated finishing touch.
- Lift the bars out using parchment paper edges, slice into squares, and serve.
Notes
- Embrace precise ingredient temperature to achieve optimal texture, ensuring butter and eggs are at room temperature for smoother mixing and better integration.
- Consider using dark cocoa powder for deeper, richer chocolate flavor that elevates the overall complexity of the brownie bars.
- Experiment with gluten-free flour blend as a direct substitute to make these bars celiac-friendly without compromising the decadent texture.
- Chill the bars for 30 minutes before cutting to get cleaner, more precise slices and prevent crumbling when serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg