Description
Monster cookie dough brownies blend nostalgic childhood treats with indulgent chocolate bliss. Layers of rich brownie base and creamy peanut butter cookie dough create an irresistible dessert you’ll want to savor slowly and share with friends.
Ingredients
Scale
Brownie Base:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Monster Cookie Dough Layer:
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup miniature chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup M&M candies
- 1/2 cup peanut butter chips
Topping:
- 1/2 cup miniature chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup M&M candies
- 2 tbsp peanut butter chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper, ensuring overhang for easy removal.
- Melt butter in a large microwave-safe bowl, then whisk in sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth and well-combined.
- Sift cocoa powder, flour, and salt directly into the wet mixture, stirring gently until just incorporated without overmixing.
- Pour brownie batter into prepared pan, spreading evenly with a spatula, and bake for 22-25 minutes until a toothpick comes out with a few moist crumbs.
- Allow brownie base to cool completely at room temperature, approximately 1 hour.
- Cream softened butter with brown and granulated sugars in a mixing bowl until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
- Mix in vanilla extract, then gradually fold in flour and salt until a soft cookie dough consistency forms.
- Gently fold miniature chocolate chips, M&M candies, and peanut butter chips into the cookie dough mixture.
- Spread the monster cookie dough layer evenly over the cooled brownie base, using an offset spatula for smooth coverage.
- Sprinkle additional miniature chocolate chips, M&M candies, and peanut butter chips across the top for extra decoration.
- Refrigerate the dessert for 2 hours to set the cookie dough layer and enhance flavor melding.
- Lift the brownies out using parchment paper edges, slice into squares, and serve chilled.
Notes
- Make sure butter and eggs are at room temperature for smoother mixing and better texture.
- Avoid overmixing brownie batter to prevent tough, dense brownies with a rubbery consistency.
- Use a digital kitchen scale for precise ingredient measurements, ensuring consistent results every time.
- Swap chocolate chips with gluten-free or dairy-free alternatives for dietary restrictions without compromising flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 22-25 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 455
- Sugar: 37 g
- Sodium: 151 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 54 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 63 mg