Cookie Brownie Bars (From Brownie Mix)
Fudgy brownies topped with a chocolate chip cookie layer.
Servings 16
Calories 97kcal
Cost $4-$6
Equipment
- 9x9-inch pan
Ingredients
Brownie layer
- 1 box brownie mix (about 18 ounces)
- Eggs room temp & lightly beaten (see box for amount)
- Water sub:milk, buttermilk, or coffee (see box for amount)
- Neutral oil (see box for amount)
- ½ teaspoon instant coffee or ¼ teaspoon espresso powder (optional)
Cookie layer
- 3 tablespoons melted butter salted or unsalted
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar light or dark
- 1 egg yolk
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt use half for fine salt
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup bittersweet or semisweet chocolate chips (reserve some for topping)
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix melted butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, egg yolk, and vanilla until smooth.
- Stir in baking soda and salt.
- Using a spatula, mix in flour just until no dry flour is showing.
- Add most of the chocolate chips, saving a few for the top.
- Prepare brownie batter according to the package directions and spread evenly in a 9×9-inch pan. Spoon dollops of cookie dough on top, gently spread with a knife, then sprinkle remaining chocolate chips.
- Bake according to the package directions. If the cookie layer browns too fast, loosely cover with foil.
- Let bars chill in the fridge for at least an hour before cutting.
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Notes
- Brownie mix: Use an 18-ounce box of any brand.
- Water: Substitute the same amount of milk, buttermilk, or cooled coffee.
- Instant coffee: Optional. Skip if using brewed coffee.
- Butter: Salted or unsalted works.
- Egg yolk: Use only the yolk for the cookie dough.
- Chocolate chips: Semisweet or bittersweet works. Save a few for topping.
Nutrition
Calories: 97kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 39mg | Sodium: 82mg | Potassium: 17mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 112IU | Calcium: 7mg | Iron: 1mg