There might be nothing sweeter than a warm, fudgy brownie bottom intertwined with a soft yet crisp chocolate chip cookie. With almost no prep work, you will love my Chocolate Chip Cookie Brownie Bars!
My Chocolate Chip Cookie Brownie Bars are the perfect sweet treat that marries two classic desserts in one wonderful recipe for maximum taste enjoyment. Think of a layer of fudgy brownies topped with warm, fluffy chocolate chip cookie dough that is crisp on the edges with slightly melted chocolate chips in the middle.
What are Chocolate Chip Cookie Brownie Bars?
This recipe is so simple as it uses boxed mix and prepared cookie dough to build a delicious cake light dessert. The perfect combination of chocolate chip cookies and brownies make for a decadent dessert that everyone will love.
Jump to:
- What are Chocolate Chip Cookie Brownie Bars?
- Why You Will Love These Brownie and Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars
- Ingredients
- Substitutions and Variations
- How to Make Chocolate Chip Cookie Brownie Bars
- More Recipes You Will Love
- How to Store Brownie and Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars
- What to Serve with Chocolate Chip Cookie Brownie Bars
- Top Tip
- Frequently Asked Questions About Chocolate Chip Cookie Brownie Bars
- More Recipes You Will Love
- Chocolate Chip Cookie Brownie Bars Recipe
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Why You Will Love These Brownie and Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars
- Easy: Five minutes of prep time is all it takes to get going.
- Delicious: Brownies and chocolate chip cookies are amazing on their own, but combine them and you are in dessert heaven.
- Minimal Mess: Whipping up your brownies and pouring them into your prepared pan is all you're left cleaning at the end of this quick treat!
Ingredients
It can't get simpler with this one. Using one box of brownie mix and any ingredients that the box requires and refrigerated cookie dough. It’s really that easy!
See the recipe card below for the exact quantities of each ingredient.
- Brownie Mix: A simple store-bought item plus the package ingredients is the base for this recipe.
- Refrigerated Cookie Dough: The added bonus to a delicious brownie that completes this dessert.
For this recipe, you'll want to have on hand a 7x11 glass baking dish, parchment paper, medium mixing bowl, measuring cups and spoons, spatula, and a cooling rack.
Substitutions and Variations
It is tricky to mix up a good thing, but we have a couple tips.
- Sugar Cookie Dough: If sugar cookies are your favorite type of cookie, try that instead.
- Peanut Lover: If you're like me, peanut butter is always a yes! Try a peanut butter cookie dough for another great combination.
- M&Ms: Use a colourful cookie dough substitute with M&M cookie dough!
- Salted Caramel: Add a twist to the base by using a Salted Caramel Brownie mix!
How to Make Chocolate Chip Cookie Brownie Bars
Check out how quick and easy it is to make these!
Preheat an oven to 350F and place your rack in the middle. Line a 7x11 glass baking dish with parchment paper, leaving the sides high for easy removal. Set aside.
Make brownie batter in a medium bowl according to the box, and pour into prepared dish (note: you do not have to spread the batter out, it will spread during the next step).
Place lightly flattened pieces of cookie dough and place them throughout the brownie batter. Push them in slightly.
Bake for about 40 minutes or until the brownies are cooked through and the cookies are golden.
Cool in the dish on a cooling rack until fully cooled before removing, then slice and enjoy.
Hint: Use the toothpick test to check the doneness of your brownies. Poke your toothpick into the center of the dish to check your brownies. The toothpick should come out with moist crumbs.
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How to Store Brownie and Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars
This delicious dessert stores best in the fridge for immediate consumption but can also be frozen for future enjoyment.
- Refrigerator: Once cooled, place in an airtight container for 3-4 days.
- Freezer: Wrap tightly in plastic wrap, and foil to prevent freezer burn and they can last up to 3 months.
- Reheating: Bring to room temperature and heat up in the microwave for a warm treat.
What to Serve with Chocolate Chip Cookie Brownie Bars
- Milk: It doesn't get any more classic than cookies and a glass of cold milk for drinking or dunking.
- Hot Beverages: Tea and coffee are go-to pairings for a delicious cookie, try our Caramel Mocha.
- Boozy Cocktails: If you are a fan of boozy pairings you can try our Espresso Irish Coffee or Baileys Hot Chocolate.
- Ice Cream: The contrast of warm and gooey Chocolate Chip Cookie Brownie Bars topped with your favorite ice cream pairs together wonderfully. We recommend vanilla, salted caramel, or even mint chocolate chip for an extra kick of flavor.
- Hot Chocolate: For an extra chocolatey indulgence you can sip on some Crockpot Hot Chocolate.
- Whipped Cream: A dollop of homemade or store-bought whipped cream adds not only a beautiful finishing touch to he bars, but also adds an extra creamy flavor.
Top Tip
For the ultimate chocolate flavor, add some chunks of milk chocolate on top before baking. Another layer of melted chocolate on top that takes the dish to another level.
Frequently Asked Questions About Chocolate Chip Cookie Brownie Bars
Do you have questions about making Chocolate Chip Cookie Brownie Bars? We are here to help.
If you find that your top cookie layer is browning too quickly, you can cover your pan with aluminum foil halfway through cooking.
If you do not have a 7x11 baking dish, you can use an 8x8 or 9x9 square baking pan. Be mindful that this will extend the bake time. Test the doneness of the bars by inserting a toothpick in the centre. The bars are finished when a toothpick comes out clean or with a moist crumb.
By spreading the brownie layer first, and gently placing the flattened pieces of cookie dough on top, the layers will remain separate. The cookie layer can be pressed into the brownie later slightly before baking, but they will stay distinct while they bake to create the cobblestone look of the bars.
These bars can be customized to your liking with the addition of nuts, milk chocolate chips, white chocolate chips, peanut butter chips, caramel bits, and more.
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Chocolate Chip Cookie Brownie Bars Recipe
Equipment
- 7x11 Glass Baking Dish
- Parchment Paper
- Large Mixing Bowl
- Spatula
- Measuring Cups and Spoons
- Cooling Rack
Ingredients
- 1 18.3- ounce box brownie mix (plus box ingredients)
- 1 16- ounce refrigerated cookie dough
Instructions
- Preheat an oven to 350F and place your rack in the middle. Line a 7x11 glass baking dish with parchment paper, leaving the sides high for easy removal. Set aside.
- Make brownie batter in a medium bowl according to the box, and pour12qws into prepared dish (note: you do not have to spread the batter out, it will spread during the next step).
- Place lightly flattened pieces of cookie dough and place them throughout the brownie batter. Push them in slightly.
- Bake for about 40 minutes or until the brownies are cooked through and the cookies are golden.
- Cool in the dish on a cooling rack until fully cooled before removing, then slice and enjoy.
Notes
- With only two ingredients, these bars are super simple. Feel free to add any toppings or mix-ins of your choice like nuts, marshmallows, caramel, or a sprinkle of sea salt.
- Keep cut bars in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Bars also freeze well and can be frozen up to 3 months.
- You will know bars are cooked through when a toothpick inserted into the centre comes out clean, and bars will continue to set as they cool.
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Eva Filer says
This is one of my go-to recipes to whip up for the kiddos. We always have refrigerated cookie dough of some type in the house and like to mix up the flavors! So quick and simple.
Seija says
These were amazing! I tried mine with peanut butter cookie mix and it turned out perfectly.
Eva Filer says
That is a great sub, peanut butter cookies are so delicious too! Glad you liked them.
Betty says
The cookie dough is stated in grams. How much in ounces? is this a tub of cookie dough, or a roll that you slice?
Eva Filer says
Hey Betty, thanks for your question. You can use a roll or a tub and just weigh it out yourself if you want. We used one that was pre-portioned cookies and flattened them lightly as we went along with the recipe. 454 grams is 16 ounces (also a pound). I hope this helps. Happy baking, and please come back and leave us your thoughts after you are done!
Sandra says
WOW! These are amazing. Disappeared lightning fast. Next time I’m making a double batch. We all loved them. Thank you for sharing this amazing recipe!
Eva Filer says
You are so welcome Sandra! These are a bit hit in our house too.