I can not believe that this recipe hasn’t made the blog until now. When I owned the Happy Horse here in Lakeview it was the most popular item on the menu. I would make pans of these babies and they would be gone in hours. Then I would wake up and do it all over again. I even dreamt about them! People were coming to a drive up window {that didn’t exist} in my dreams and asking for Cookie Dough Brownies. I remember waking up exhausted and feeling like my life revolved around them. The one thing I do know…you need to keep scrolling because these Cookie Dough Brownies with a Brownie Mix are everything and you need them in your life.
I think that my cookie dough obsession came in high school when our local burger joint sold cookie dough cones.
Yes, you heard that right. They sold sugar cones with scoops of eggless cookie dough and they were AMAZING! All of us would nearly line up out the door for them.
At some point they stopped selling them but I never forgot about it. So when I bought the local deli and the previous owners were already selling brownies…I knew it was my chance to bring back the cookie dough.
When I tell you that pans of brownies were bought every single day, I am not exaggerating. Keeping them on the counter to sell was a chore!
The best news is that now you can make Cookie Dough Brownies with a Brownie Mix right at home.
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The Brownie Layer of Cookie Dough Brownies
The brownie layer starts with a brownie mix. I love the fudge variety. Add the oil, egg and stir until combined. Using a hand held mixer makes quick work of it but you can always do the mixing by hand.
Once the brownie batter is combined, pour it into a 9×9 baking pan that is lined with parchment paper {or sprayed with non stick spray}. I actually even spray the parchment too.
Why layer the pan with parchment paper before baking?
Adding a layer of parchment paper in the baking pan not only helps with clean up {and you know I am all about that} but it also allows you to pull the entire batch of brownies from the pan once cooled to cut.
Cutting brownies in the pan can be a little hard but this method makes cutting them into even squares so much easier.
Then you just need to spread the batter into an even layer. Using an offset spatula makes the job super easy.
Bake the brownies in a 350 degree oven for 37-40 minutes or until a toothpick comes out with large clumps.
How to Tell When your Cookie Dough Brownies are Done
If you are looking for fudgy brownies then there are a few ways to tell if they are done. First of all the brownies will pull away from the sides of the pan and have a nice shiny layer on top.
The best way is to use a toothpick. It will not come out clean however. The toothpick should have a few wet clumps of brownie on it, no wet batter.
Once done, remove the pan from the oven and let the brownies cool on a wire rack.
How to make the Edible Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough for Cookie Dough Brownies with a Cake Mix
While the cookies are cooling you can turn your attention to the glorious topping.
Begin by creaming together the butter, sugars and vanilla extract. Then add the dry ingredients and mix until you have a thick dough.
Finally add the mini chocolate chips and stir into the dough until evenly distributed.
Once the brownies are completely cooled, put the cookie dough onto the brownies and spread into an even layer.
Again, I like to use an offset spatula for the job.
The final step is the addition of a super thin layer of store bought chocolate frosting.
The key is to give it another layer but not overwhelm the brownie. Add the frosting to the top of the cookie dough, spread into an even layer {I love this offset spatula} and let set up for an hour or so.
If you want to add a little design on the top {like I have done here}, just use a knife and pull in through the frosting going in opposite directions.
Once the brownies are ready to cut, I pull the entire thing out of pan using the parchment paper and cut with a sharp knife. I find that to get good and clean cuts you will want to clean the blade of the knife between each cut.
Then the tasty treats are ready to serve and devour. I mean seriously…they will not last long.
Anything that is layers of brownie, edible chocolate chip cookie dough and more chocolate doesn’t stand a chance! People go crazy for this kind of stuff and so will you.
Do you love outrageous desserts? Try these recipes…
- Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup Stuffed Cookies
- Better Than Anything Bundt Cake
- No Bake Peanut Butter Pie
- Texas Sheet Bundt Cake
- Pecan Upside Down Cake
Cookie Dough Brownies with a Brownie Mix
These brownies might just be the best combination ever! Easy brownies {made from a mix} are topped with edible cookie dough for a drool worthy dessert that everyone will go crazy for.
Ingredients
Brownie Layer
- 1 box fudge brownie mix
- 1/2 cup butter {melted}
- 2 eggs
- 3 tbsp milk
Cookie Dough Layer
- 3/4 cup butter or margarine {I prefer margarine}
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup all purpose flour
- 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips {semi-sweet}
Top Layer
- 1/4 cup milk chocolate frosting
Instructions
Brownie Layer
Preheat oven to 350°. Prepare a 9x9 baking pan by either spraying liberally with nonstick cooking spray or lining it with parchment paper.
In a medium bowl combine the brownie mix, melted butter, eggs and milk. Mix with a hand held mixer or by hand until everything is combined. Pour the brownie batter into the prepared 9x9 pan and spread out into an even layer.
Bake for 37-40 minutes or until the brownie has a shiny layer on the top and a tooth pick inserted near the center comes out nearly clean. Remove from the oven and allow to cool.
Cookie Dough Layer
Once the brownies are cooled, combine the butter/margarine, sugars and vanilla in a medium bowl with a hand held {or by hand} until creamy. Add flour and stir until combined. Add chocolate chips and stir until the chocolate chips are evenly distributed.
Assembling the Cookie Dough Brownies
Add the cookie dough to the top of the baked brownies and spread into an even layer. Add the milk chocolate frosting to the top of the cookie dough and spread it out into an even layer. If you want to make a pattern in the top of the brownies, run a knife through the frosting one way and then the other until you have a grid pattern.
When you are ready to cut the brownies you can either cut them in the pan or if you used parchment paper you can lift the entire pan of brownies out of the pan and cut on a cutting board. Store in an air tight container on the counter for up to 4 days or refrigerate for a week. These brownies also freeze well for up to 3 months.
