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Brownie Cookie Bars


  • Author: mega-carte
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Decadent brownie and chewy cookie layers come together in these irresistible sweet treats.


Ingredients

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  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 cup flour
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1 pinch of salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened) for cookie layer
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar for cookie layer
  • 1 large egg for cookie layer
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract for cookie layer
  • 1 1/4 cups flour for cookie layer
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.
  2. Melt the butter, cocoa powder, and sugar together in a saucepan over low heat until smooth and silky.
  3. Remove from heat. Stir in eggs and vanilla extract, then mix in flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
  4. Cream the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar in a separate bowl until fluffy.
  5. Add the egg and vanilla to the cookie mixture and beat until well combined.
  6. Gradually mix in the flour and baking soda until a perfect dough forms.
  7. Spread the brownie batter evenly across the prepared pan.
  8. Scoop dollops of cookie dough on top of the brownie layer.
  9. Swirl the two layers together with a knife.
  10. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean-ish.
  11. Cool before cutting.

Notes

Serve warm with vanilla ice cream or drizzle with caramel for extra indulgence. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 290
  • Sugar: 20g
  • Sodium: 200mg
  • Fat: 14g
  • Saturated Fat: 8g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 38g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 55mg

Keywords: brownies, cookies, dessert, baking, chocolate