Chocolate Chip Brownie Bars – Two Desserts in One Bite
The perfect two-in-one dessert: fudgy brownies on the bottom, chewy chocolate chip cookies on top. A decadent treat that’s easy to slice, serve, and share.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 9 large or 16 small squares 1x
Ingredients
Brownie Layer:
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½ cup unsalted butter, melted
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¾ cup granulated sugar
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2 large eggs
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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½ cup cocoa powder
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½ cup all-purpose flour
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¼ tsp salt
Cookie Layer:
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½ cup unsalted butter, softened
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¼ cup granulated sugar
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¼ cup brown sugar
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1 egg yolk
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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¾ cup all-purpose flour
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½ tsp baking soda
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¼ tsp salt
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½ cup chocolate chips
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8-inch pan with parchment.
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Make brownie batter: whisk melted butter, sugar, eggs, and vanilla. Stir in cocoa, flour, and salt. Spread in pan.
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Make cookie dough: cream butter and sugars. Add yolk, vanilla, then mix in dry ingredients and chocolate chips.
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Drop spoonfuls of cookie dough over brownie layer. Gently spread or leave rustic.
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Bake for 28–32 minutes. Cool completely before slicing.
Notes
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Chill before slicing for clean cuts.
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Customize with peanut butter, caramel, or nuts.
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Store airtight or freeze for up to 2 months.