*If you are visiting this post for the first time, you may wish to visit my “Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Brownies Take Two” post- a more recent post where I share (what I think is) a better version of these brownies! These are good too- but I took the comments suggested in this post and created a new recipe based on feedback.
Okay, Cookie Dough Lovers. I gave you those Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Truffles a few weeks ago, and now I’m giving you Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Brownies! The raw dough is egg-free, of course. Cookie dough is definitely my nemesis. I love the stuff. I try not to love it, but I love it anyways. Whatever the cookie, whatever the dough… it’s usually some pretty good stuff to nibble. Yeah, I know it has raw egg in it. Yeah, I know that some people are grossed out by it and all. But my Momma raised me right- to sample raw cookie dough (and I continue to live to tell about it). Good thing I’m a runner.
I first saw these in a bakery in Maine a few years back. They were a fudgy brownie with a thick layer of cookie dough stacked on top. I inquired about the egg thing, and the baker informed me that they just make the cookie dough without any egg in it. Then it’s completely safe for weary-raw-dough-eaters to eat. I’ve had these in my head for three years now, and I’ve finally decided to give them a go.
Question: But isn’t raw flour not safe to eat?
That’s a good point. Some people have become wary of eating raw flour in recent years because of the possibility of getting salmonella poisoning from the flour. Not to worry: I have included a safe-tip here!
- If you are worried about eating raw flour, you can cook it in the oven before using it in this recipe. Sprinkle the flour on a cookie sheet and toast it at 350 degrees. F for 5 minutes. This will kill any potential bacteria in the flour.
I’d say I had some major success with this recipe. The brownie part is extra fudgy, and I used mini- chocolate chips so as not to overwhelm the dough. And I kicked it all up a notch by adding a chocolate drizzle on top. If you’re a regular reader of my blog, you’ll know that I’m a drizzler.
These chocolate chip cookie dough brownies are easiest to eat when placed in little cupcake wrappers. Just stick a fork in them and they’re a take-and-go dessert. Keep them in the refrigerator until you’re ready to serve them. I brought them to my son’s school for a teacher appreciation luncheon last week, and the platter was completely clear when I returned to pick up. I think they liked them 🙂
Popular Question: Can these brownies be baked so you’re not eating raw cookie dough?
No. This is not a traditional brownie recipe that would turn out fabulous when baked. Don’t try it!
Here are a few more cookie dough themed recipes you might enjoy:
- Chocolate Chocolate Cookie Dough Truffles
- Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Truffles
- Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Cupcakes
- Cookie Dough Bars
- Peanut Butter Cookie Dough Brownies
Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Brownies
Ingredients
BROWNIE LAYER:
- 4 ounces unsweetened chocolate, finely chopped
- 1 cup (2 sticks) salted butter, melted
- 2 cups packed light brown sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup all purpose flour
- 1/2 cup miniature chocolate chips
COOKIE DOUGH LAYER (see NOTES below):
- 3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) salted butter, at room temperature
- 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
- 3/4 cup granulated white sugar
- 3 tablespoons milk
- 1½ teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1½ cups all purpose flour (see NOTES below)
- 1½ cups miniature chocolate chips
TOPPING (optional):
- 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips
- 1 teaspoon shortening
Instructions
PREPARE THE BROWNIE LAYER:
- Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Spray a 9x13-inch pan with nonstick spray. In a medium glass bowl, melt the chocolate in the microwave in short bursts of 30 seconds; stir after each burst and remove from microwave when melted and smooth. Set aside to cool slightly. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the butter and brown sugar. Add the eggs and vanilla extract and whisk those in too. Mix in the melted chocolate. Whisk in the flour and mix just until combined (don't over-mix). Stir in the chocolate chips. Spread the batter into the prepared pan. Bake 25 to 35 minutes. Watch closely and remove from the oven when a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let cool completely.
PREPARE THE COOKIE DOUGH LAYER:
- In a medium bowl, use an electric mixer to combine the butter, brown sugar and white sugar. Mix in the milk and vanilla. Mix in the flour just until combined (see recipe notes about how to "cook" the flour before using). Stir in the chocolate chips.
ASSEMBLE:
- Spread the cookie dough over the cooled brownies. Refrigerate until the dough is quite firm. It's okay to speed up the process and place it in the freezer too. The firmer the dough, the easier it will be to cut into neat squares. Use a sharp knife to cut the brownies. You may need to wipe the knife off with a paper towel in between cuts since the fudgy brownies and cookie dough will tend to stick to the knife a bit. These brownies are best to serve placed inside cupcake papers and served with a fork.
DRIZZLE ON TOP:
- If you'd like to add chocolate drizzle on top, melt 1/2 cup chocolate chips with 1 teaspoon of shortening in the microwave; stir until smooth. Scoop the melted chocolate into a zip baggie and snip off the corner. Squeeze the bag to drizzle the chocolate on top of each brownie. Sprinkle additional chocolate chips on top, if desired.
Notes
- If you are worried about eating raw flour, you can cook it in the oven before using it in this recipe. Sprinkle the flour on a cookie sheet and toast it at 350 degrees. F for 5 minutes. This will kill any potential bacteria in the flour.
- You'll find that the cookie dough layer is quite sweet. If you'd like a thin layer of cookie dough, prepare the recipe as directed above. If you'd like a thicker layer of dough as pictured, use these ingredients for the dough instead of what is listed above:
1 cup salted butter, at room temperature
1 cup packed light brown sugar
1 cup granulated white sugar
1/4 cup milk
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 3/4 cups + 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups miniature chocolate chips
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Hi, thanks for your reply! I was thinking the same thing… I also thought MAYBE it would work if I froze them the night before and bring them right from the freezer. Any thoughts?
Thanks again 🙂
Again, I’d just choose something else and save these recipes for another time. It’s up to you though…
Hi Lori, I plan to make these to bring to an event, as well as the cookies & cream cheesecake bars. I figure that both are best served from the frig. However, that cannot happen at this event. They will be on a table at room temperature for a while. Do you have any suggestions as to how I can serve them and still have them taste great?
Thanks so much 🙂
Hi Shelley, I wish I could guarantee that these will both be wonderful at your event, but it sounds like you should choose two recipes that do not need to be chilled. These are both best right from the fridge. Good luck!
I made these last week. Well….actually I made my favorite brand of “box” brownies, and made the cookie dough to go on top. DELICOUS. Loved by everyone from my 15 month old to myself and my husband.
This turned out very yummy!!! I just baked a box of brownies and then let them cool and made the cookie dough! Very very good!!! Definitely will make again!
I think I could trade in my Chocolate Fudge Birthday cake for these!!
Made two batches today…They are the best!!
I made these tonight and they were not a hit. I’m a pretty good baker, and I followed the recipe exactly and I am definitely underwhelmed. The brownie was not at all fudgey and the cookie dough was super bland. They look great but just fell short. Super bummed about it.
Sorry they did not work out for you!
these look amazing. so much so that I included a picture in my recent blog about brownies! i gave you credit for the photo and linked back to this page! thank you!! here’s the link – http://reluctantwwfoodie.wordpress.com/2011/09/13/salted-caramel-brownies/
Me and my cousin made these last night and oooh man! They’re good! If you haven’t tried these yet i suggest you get on it!! YUM
I absolutely cannot wait to make these!
Just finished making these and they’re setting in the fridge. The “licking the bowl” test for the chocolate chip cookie “faux” as I like to call it tasted JUST like raw cookie dough, its awesome. Had to shoo away little sister who wanted to scoop up all the cookie dough off the top. I cut the recipe in half and used it more like a frosting over the brownies because its just too much sugar for us here, but it still makes for a really nice treat. So excited I found your site!