Frosted Cookie Brownies
Get ready to indulge in the ultimate dessert mash-up with Frosted Cookie Brownies! This decadent recipe layers rich, fudgy brownies with a soft, chocolate chip-studded cookie dough, all crowned with a dreamy vanilla frosting. Perfectly balanced between gooey and chewy with a touch of crunch from optional sprinkles, these bars are baked to perfection in just 35 minutes. They’re easy to slice into 16 shareable squares, making them the ideal sweet treat for parties, bake sales, or when you simply need to satisfy your chocolate cravings. Featuring pantry staples like cocoa powder, butter, and sugar, and finished with customizable sprinkles for a festive flair, these Frosted Cookie Brownies are a must-bake delight that’s as visually stunning as it is delicious!
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Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 1.5 cups granulated sugar
- 0.5 cup brown sugar (packed)
- 3 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 0.75 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1.25 cups all-purpose flour (for cookie layer)
- 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter (softened, for cookie layer)
- 0.75 cup brown sugar (for cookie layer)
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for cookie layer)
- 0.5 cup mini chocolate chips
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter (softened, for frosting)
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for frosting)
- 2 tablespoons sprinkles (optional)
Directions
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9x9-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy removal.
Step 2
In a medium bowl, whisk together 1 cup of melted butter, granulated sugar, and 0.5 cup of brown sugar until smooth and combined.
Step 3
Add eggs and 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract to the butter-sugar mixture, then whisk until fully incorporated.
Step 4
Sift in 1 cup of all-purpose flour, 0.75 cup of cocoa powder, and 0.5 teaspoon of salt. Stir until just combined.
Step 5
Fold in 0.5 cup of semi-sweet chocolate chips. Spread the brownie batter evenly into the prepared pan and set it aside.
Step 6
For the cookie layer, in another bowl, whisk together 1.25 cups of all-purpose flour and 0.5 teaspoon of baking soda.
Step 7
In a separate bowl, cream together 0.5 cup of softened butter and 0.75 cup of brown sugar until light and fluffy.
Step 8
Add 1 egg and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract to the butter-sugar mixture, then mix until smooth.
Step 9
Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined. Fold in 0.5 cup of mini chocolate chips.
Step 10
Gently dollop the cookie dough over the brownie layer and spread it carefully with a spatula to create an even layer.
Step 11
Bake in the preheated oven for 35-38 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out mostly clean. Let the brownies cool completely in the pan.
Step 12
For the frosting, beat together 1 cup of powdered sugar, 3 tablespoons of softened butter, 2 tablespoons of heavy cream, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract until smooth and fluffy.
Step 13
Spread the frosting evenly over the cooled cookie-brownie layer. Add sprinkles, if desired.
Step 14
Refrigerate for 20 minutes to set the frosting, then use the parchment overhang to lift the brownies out of the pan.
Step 15
Slice into 16 squares and serve. Enjoy your Frosted Cookie Brownies!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | 1690.9 grams (1690.9g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 6288 |
| Total Fat 214.60g | 275% |
| Saturated Fat 124.80g | 624% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 2.00g | |
| Cholesterol 1159mg | 386% |
| Sodium 2245mg | 98% |
| Total Carbohydrate 1110.90g | 404% |
| Dietary Fiber 77.60g | 277% |
| Total Sugars 769.90g | |
| Protein 97.50g | 195% |
| Vitamin D 279IU | 1394% |
| Calcium 642mg | 49% |
| Iron 48mg | 268% |
| Potassium 3715mg | 79% |
Source of Calories