Gluten-Free Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Brownies
A decadent two-layer dessert combining fudgy brownie base with chocolate chip cookie dough topping, baked together until the edges are set while the center stays moist. The cookie dough softens during baking, creating pockets of tender sweetness throughout. Perfect for potlucks, bake sales, or casual gatherings when you want impressive results without elaborate technique. This version uses convenient mixes for reliability and speed while delivering homemade-style indulgence.
Ingredients
- 1 lb brownie mix (betty crocker Original Supreme)homemade brownie battersee independent recipefrom-scratch
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- ⅓ cup vegetable oil
- ¼ cup water
- 2 eggs
- 1 lb chocolate chip cookie mix (betty crocker)homemade cookie doughsee independent recipefrom-scratch
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- ½ cup butter or margarine, softened
- 1 egg
- 15 ounce chocolate frosting (betty crocker pour & frost)chocolate ganacheequal parts chocolate and creamhomemade
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Instructions
- 1
Heat oven to 350F.
- 2
Grease bottom only of a 13x9x2 inch rectangular baking pan.
- 3
Prepare brownie mix according to package directions with oil, water, and eggs; spread evenly in prepared pan.
- 4
Prepare cookie mix according to package directions with butter and egg until combined.
- 5
Drop cookie dough by rounded tablespoonfuls onto brownie batter and press lightly.
- 6
Bake until a toothpick inserted 2 inches from the side comes out almost clean.
- 7
Cool completely in pan.
- 8
Frost with chocolate frosting.
Tips
Press cookie dough pieces lightly into brownie batter so they stay partially submerged and bake evenly with the brownie layer.
Check doneness at 35 minutes; slight underbaking near center ensures fudgy texture while avoiding dryness.
Cool completely before frosting to prevent melting; room temperature takes about 1 hour or refrigerate for 20-30 minutes.
Good to Know
Cover tightly and store at room temperature up to 3 days or refrigerate up to 5 days.
Prepare and frost up to 1 day ahead; cover and refrigerate. Bring to room temperature before serving for best texture.
Cut into squares and serve at room temperature or slightly warm. Pairs well with cold milk or vanilla ice cream.
Common Mistakes
Do not skip the cooling step to avoid frosting melting unevenly into crumbs.
Do not overmix cookie dough to avoid tough texture.
Do not bake beyond 40 minutes to avoid dry, cake-like brownies.
Substitutions
Dairy-Free Swaps
General Alternatives
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FAQ
Can I use homemade brownie and cookie dough instead of mixes?
Yes, but follow your recipes' exact proportions and baking temperatures. Adjust bake time by checking doneness starting at 30 minutes since homemade batters may behave differently than mixes.
What if my toothpick test pulls out batter instead of crumbs?
Bake 5 more minutes and test again, checking 2 inches from the edge. The center should be nearly set but still fudgy; slight wetness is intentional for brownie texture.
How long do these keep and can I freeze them?
Unfrosted brownies freeze up to 3 months wrapped tightly. Frosted brownies freeze up to 2 months but frosting texture may change slightly. Thaw at room temperature 2-3 hours.