Quick and Easy Chewy Cookie Brownies for Weeknights
Chewy Cookie Brownies with a fudgy brownie base and soft, chewy chocolate cookie layer, perfect for indulgent treats.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 16 squares 1x
Ingredients
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Brownie Layer:
1/2 cup unsalted butter
1 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup chocolate chips
Cookie Layer:
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup chocolate chunks or chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line 9×9-inch pan with parchment paper.
- Make brownie layer: melt butter, stir in sugar, beat in eggs and vanilla, fold in cocoa, flour, salt, and chocolate chips. Spread in pan.
- Make cookie layer: cream butter and sugars, add egg and vanilla, fold in flour, baking soda, salt, and chocolate chunks. Drop on top of brownie layer.
- Bake 30–35 minutes until edges set and top lightly golden.
- Cool completely, lift from pan, and cut into squares.
Notes
Slightly underbake for fudgy centers. Optional: add nuts, caramel, or white chocolate.