Fudgy Brownies with Cookie Dough Frosting and Chocolate Swirl

Calling all cookie dough lovers—this one’s for you! Imagine sinking your teeth into a soft, chewy brownie layered with creamy cookie dough frosting and finished with a glossy chocolate drizzle. These brownies are the ultimate indulgence for anyone who sneaks spoonfuls of cookie dough when baking. They’re rich without being overpowering, and the smooth cookie dough topping is perfectly balanced by the fudgy brownie base. Whether you serve them chilled or let them soften at room temperature, these brownies will have everyone asking for the recipe.

Ingredients for Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Brownies

BROWNIES

• 2 cups sugar (400 grams)

• 1 1/2 cups flour (180 grams)

• 1/2 cup cocoa powder (45 grams)

• 1/2 teaspoon salt

• 1/2 cup oil (120 milliliters)

• 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce (120 milliliters)

• 4 large eggs

• 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract

COOKIE DOUGH TOPPING

• 1/2 cup butter, softened (113 grams)

• 1/2 cup brown sugar (100 grams)

• 1/4 cup white sugar (50 grams)

• 2 tablespoons milk (30 milliliters)

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

• 1 cup flour (120 grams)

• 1 dash salt

• 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips (90 grams)

CHOCOLATE DRIZZLE

• 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (170 grams)

• 1 tablespoon shortening (14 grams)

How to Make Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Brownies

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius).

2. Make the brownies: In a large bowl, mix together sugar, flour, cocoa powder, and salt. Add the oil, applesauce, eggs, and vanilla extract. Blend with a hand mixer or stand mixer on medium speed for about 5 minutes. Pour the batter into a greased 9×13-inch (23×33-centimeter) baking pan. Bake for 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out mostly clean. Let the brownies cool completely before proceeding.

3. Prepare the cookie dough topping: Cream the softened butter with both sugars until smooth. Add a dash of salt, then mix in the milk and vanilla extract. Gradually add the flour until the mixture becomes a creamy dough. Fold in the mini chocolate chips. Spread this mixture evenly over the cooled brownie base. Refrigerate until the topping becomes firm.

4. Make the drizzle: In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the chocolate chips and shortening. Microwave in short intervals, stirring between each, until fully melted and smooth. Drizzle this chocolate mixture over the chilled brownies.

Final Thoughts

These chocolate chip cookie dough brownies are what dessert dreams are made of. With layers of fudgy chocolate, creamy dough, and luscious drizzle, each bite is a full sensory experience. Serve them at parties, holiday gatherings, or just because—it’s impossible to go wrong with this much chocolatey goodness. And don’t forget that big glass of milk—you’re going to want it!