I promise this is the last post about brownies for a while. These bad boys were actually what started my brief obsession with fudgy brownies a few weeks ago, but they came about kind of randomly. Let me explain – my Facebook fan page hit a big milestone (10,000 fans!) and I celebrated by offering to bake something special for my 10,000th fan, Allison, who I happen to know in real life. (In fact, I got to watch as she and another gal fought over being my 10,000th fan, each clicking madly to hit “like” first – it was pretty funny.)
I told Allison to give me a few hints, like favorite flavors and types of dessert, and I’d come up with something good, like I did with my 300th fan a couple of years ago. Her answer? “I like pretty much everything!” After grilling her with some pretty tough questions (e.g. cupcakes vs. brownies vs. cookies – which is your fave?), she gave me a couple of little hints: brownies and cookies over cupcakes (but she likes those too) and she likes chocolate and caramel. And mint and fruit. And soft and chewy textures, and cookie dough, and slightly undercooked things.
Hm.
This wasn’t going to be easy.
And then it hit me.
She likes it all and she’s indecisive. So combine as many of her favorite things as possible in 1 dessert! Out 9 of the things she mentioned, I was able to include 7. Undercooked, soft, chewy, cookies, chocolate, brownies, AND cookie dough. All in one. Not bad, right? I gotta take care of my fans! 😉
So we ended up with super fudgy brownies (Allison actually wasn’t sure if these were fudge or brownies – when they’re refrigerated they really get fudgy) topped with cookie dough. I almost integrated mint and caramel by putting 1 extra flavor in each layer, but I didn’t want to get TOO crazy. These cookie dough brownie bars are sublime just as they are.
I’d love to bake each and every one of you something special, but that would be a pretty tall order. So instead, I joined forces with some fabulous food bloggers to bring you a BIG ol’ giveaway!
YES, you can enter to win a $500 prize pack! The winner gets a $225 gift card to Amazon, a Coleman NXT 200 Grill, AND an OXO grilling set! You could use the gift card to get grilling accessories or something special off your wish list (how ’bout a classic KitchenAid stand mixer?).
And don’t forget to check out these awesome food bloggers who are making this giveaway happen: Savory Simple, Domestic Fits, Foodie Crush, Taste, Love & Nourish, Pineapple and Coconut, Cravings of a Lunatic, Bakeholic Mama, The Beeroness, and Cooking Classy.
Ingredients
- 1 batch of fudgy brownies
- Cookie dough:
- 3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
- 1 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup miniature chocolate chips
Instructions
- Prepare fudgy brownies and store in fridge while you make the cookie dough layer.
- Prepare cookie dough: In a large bowl, beat the butter, both types of sugar, and salt together until creamy.
- Add milk and vanilla, then mix until combined.
- Add flour and mix until just combined.
- Stir in mini chocolate chips.
- Assemble bars: scoop cookie dough on top of chilled brownies, using your clean, damp hands to spread it in an even layer on top.
- Optional: sprinkle extra mini chocolate chips on top.
- Cover and chill firm (1-2 hours and up to 2 days). Use a sharp knife to slice into squares, wiping it off in between slices. Keep refrigerated until ready to serve.
Notes
Cookie dough layer from Recipe Girl
https://www.52kitchenadventures.com/2013/08/05/cookie-dough-brownie-bars/
Vanessa P
August 5, 2013 at 4:21 am (11 years ago)So glad I found your site!
Vanessa P
August 5, 2013 at 4:22 am (11 years ago)My favorite grilled food is the good ole’ hamburger.
Cheryl Newton
August 5, 2013 at 7:07 am (11 years ago)A thick, juicy hamburger. Well-done, please.
Kelly Tang
August 5, 2013 at 7:16 am (11 years ago)I love grilled corn on the cob!
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Kristen
August 5, 2013 at 7:59 am (11 years ago)I love grilled veggies- just pile them on, cut into smaller pieces once done and mix it all up. So good and works with whatever summer veg you have that needs to be used up!
Marie
August 5, 2013 at 8:08 am (11 years ago)There’s nothing like the char on barbecued chicken!
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Ana K.D.
August 5, 2013 at 8:46 am (11 years ago)My favorite grill food is grilled pineapple! I’m also a big fan of the classics (burgers, hot dogs), but the smoky sweetness of grilled pineapple is so good.
Jessica H
August 5, 2013 at 9:52 am (11 years ago)My favorite grill food is BBQ chicken. Love putting it on salads!
Krista d
August 5, 2013 at 10:10 am (11 years ago)I love grilled zucchini and peppers!
Jillian
August 5, 2013 at 10:10 am (11 years ago)My favorite grilled food is grilled hamburgers – not too fancy, but delicious!! 🙂
Rachel
August 5, 2013 at 10:44 am (11 years ago)Any kind of vegetable is great on the grill.
Mimi
August 5, 2013 at 11:06 am (11 years ago)Grilled chicken!
Kari M
August 5, 2013 at 12:08 pm (11 years ago)Burgers!
Kate F.
August 5, 2013 at 12:34 pm (11 years ago)My favorite grilled food is chicken.
kelsie
August 5, 2013 at 1:06 pm (11 years ago)My ultimate favorite grilled food is bbq chicken!
Lauren
August 5, 2013 at 1:43 pm (11 years ago)My favorite grilled food is hamburgers! 🙂
Mindy G.
August 5, 2013 at 1:45 pm (11 years ago)It’s a tie between grilled hamburgers and grilled pineapple!
Margaret
August 5, 2013 at 2:00 pm (11 years ago)My favorite thing to grill is either corn (SO many things you can do to it!) or Asparagus. (It doesn’t usually even make it to the house before it is eaten)
Trudi Schwarz
August 5, 2013 at 2:07 pm (11 years ago)Grilled pizza is awesome!
Jessie C.
August 5, 2013 at 2:23 pm (11 years ago)Wild salmon and zucchini
sue wagner
August 5, 2013 at 2:23 pm (11 years ago)Ribs and shrimp (not togther)make me happy.
meredith
August 5, 2013 at 2:56 pm (11 years ago)I love grilled corn
Kelly
August 5, 2013 at 3:11 pm (11 years ago)I love steak on the grill.
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Meryl
August 5, 2013 at 3:53 pm (11 years ago)I like grilled chicken and salmon.
Louis
August 5, 2013 at 3:53 pm (11 years ago)Grilled chicken!
Jenny
August 5, 2013 at 4:43 pm (11 years ago)ribs!
Julia
August 5, 2013 at 5:46 pm (11 years ago)Salmon burgers!
Desiree
August 5, 2013 at 6:32 pm (11 years ago)Brisket
Amanda Sakovitz
August 5, 2013 at 6:41 pm (11 years ago)I loved grilled chicken!
Hayley
August 5, 2013 at 6:50 pm (11 years ago)BBQ chicken!
Jenn
August 5, 2013 at 7:09 pm (11 years ago)Grilled pizza is my favorite
Thomas Murphy
August 5, 2013 at 7:09 pm (11 years ago)I love steak on the grill.
Andie
August 5, 2013 at 7:27 pm (11 years ago)My fav grilled food is corn on the cob
beth j
August 5, 2013 at 8:22 pm (11 years ago)My favorite grilled food is salmon!
Mei
August 5, 2013 at 8:49 pm (11 years ago)Grilled sausages are the best.
Kelly
August 5, 2013 at 9:04 pm (11 years ago)steak is my favorite on the grill.
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heather
August 5, 2013 at 9:09 pm (11 years ago)luv ribeye grilled
Mindy
August 5, 2013 at 9:14 pm (11 years ago)My favorite grilled item would be a grilled cheeseburger with grilled pineapple!
Julie
August 5, 2013 at 9:38 pm (11 years ago)My favourite grilled food is sliced grilled steak for fajitas! Soo yummy and is the best part of the fajitas in my opinion!
Emily
August 5, 2013 at 9:43 pm (11 years ago)I love grilled lobster!
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Dawn | KitchenTravels
August 5, 2013 at 9:52 pm (11 years ago)My family’s favorite thing to grill is… pizza! So good. 🙂
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LaToya
August 5, 2013 at 10:43 pm (11 years ago)My favorite grilled food is lobster.
Julie
August 6, 2013 at 12:48 am (11 years ago)The cookie dough brownies look divine!!
Heather
August 6, 2013 at 2:58 am (11 years ago)I love teriyaki skewers (with either beef or chicken)…yum!
Sarah
August 6, 2013 at 3:27 am (11 years ago)Sausage for the win!
Tanya Phillips
August 6, 2013 at 6:38 am (11 years ago)I love grilled mushrooms!
Rose
August 6, 2013 at 6:44 am (11 years ago)I really enjoy a good steak grilled to medium rare once in a while!
DB-The Foodie Stuntman @ Crazy Foodie Stunts
August 6, 2013 at 7:50 am (11 years ago)Hi Stephanie! I found your site through Kim of Cravings of a Lunatic. You caught my attention because my wife and I lived in Elk Grove for a couple of years, but currently live in Silicon Valley. Nice to make your acquaintance.
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Melanie
August 6, 2013 at 8:59 am (11 years ago)My favorite grilled food is peaches. Weird, but sooooo yummy!
Angelica
August 6, 2013 at 9:09 am (11 years ago)I like to BBQ steak and ribs and of course since the grill is out do some smores for the kids
Gina
August 6, 2013 at 9:20 am (11 years ago)Oh ribs have got to be my all time favorite.
Sally Sullivan
August 6, 2013 at 10:29 am (11 years ago)Burgers with grilled buns and onions
Tabathia B
August 6, 2013 at 12:10 pm (11 years ago)chicken breast with the bone in
Becca from It's Yummilicious
August 6, 2013 at 12:29 pm (11 years ago)First off, I need to throw my face onto a pan of those brownies. THEN I need to thow bacon wrapped corn onto the grill. It’s my favorite!
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Lisa Garrett
August 6, 2013 at 1:30 pm (11 years ago)Baby back ribs!
Lisa Garrett
August 6, 2013 at 1:31 pm (11 years ago)Baby back ribs! I love them!
Susan Broughton
August 6, 2013 at 7:14 pm (11 years ago)I really enjoy Chicken and vegetables on the grill.
Carly
August 7, 2013 at 6:44 am (11 years ago)Grilled Broccoli!!
Cherie
August 7, 2013 at 4:34 pm (11 years ago)favorite? augh! Cheeseburgers must win . . .
Alh1203
August 7, 2013 at 4:45 pm (11 years ago)Onions and peppers
Sarah B
August 7, 2013 at 6:25 pm (11 years ago)That’s hard to pick one. I love grilled pizza and grilled pineapple that’s been marinating in a sugary syrup.
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Channon
August 7, 2013 at 6:42 pm (11 years ago)Hamburgers!
Elin
August 7, 2013 at 7:46 pm (11 years ago)I’m a hot dog kind of girl.
Chalette S.
August 7, 2013 at 8:37 pm (11 years ago)Tri tip
Carol
August 8, 2013 at 5:04 am (11 years ago)That would be a hamburger as our favorite
Sandy
August 8, 2013 at 5:15 am (11 years ago)If it can be thrown on the grill it becomes my favorite. We grill winter and summer! Thanks for the giveaway.
Amanda J
August 8, 2013 at 6:01 am (11 years ago)I eat a lot of grilled fish but I also love grilled veggies, like asparagus or zucchini!
Nikki
August 8, 2013 at 8:38 am (11 years ago)I love an excellent Ribeye and fresh grilled vegetables.
Natasha
August 8, 2013 at 11:20 am (11 years ago)My favorite grilled food is grilled veggie sandwiches! Yum!
Melanie Montgomery
August 8, 2013 at 11:39 am (11 years ago)I like the grilled chicken
Flora
August 8, 2013 at 12:38 pm (11 years ago)They look delicious.
Allison C
August 8, 2013 at 7:36 pm (11 years ago)I love grilled jalapeño poppers
Julie
August 8, 2013 at 8:47 pm (11 years ago)corn on the cob
Heidi R
August 8, 2013 at 10:05 pm (11 years ago)Burgers and pineapple!! 🙂
Leslie Pleasants
August 10, 2013 at 12:06 am (11 years ago)My favorite grilled food is making Kabobs!
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Carmen
August 10, 2013 at 1:47 pm (11 years ago)Grilled bone-in chicken breasts. Have to have it with bbq sauce, baked beans and fresh corn on the cob on the side.
Julie
August 11, 2013 at 7:54 pm (11 years ago)Great looking recipe and awesome giveaway!
Darin R.
August 11, 2013 at 7:56 pm (11 years ago)Brats!
Iisha B
August 11, 2013 at 8:07 pm (11 years ago)These cookie dough brownie bars look so tasty; I can’t wait to make them.
Josh Parker
August 11, 2013 at 8:08 pm (11 years ago)Hamburgers
Iisha B
August 11, 2013 at 8:08 pm (11 years ago)These cookie dough brownie bars look so tasty; I can’t wait to make them. My favorite grilled food is portabella mushroom hamburgers.
Linda Landes
August 11, 2013 at 8:12 pm (11 years ago)Steak 🙂
Ashley
August 11, 2013 at 9:03 pm (11 years ago)Looks amazing!
Ashley
August 11, 2013 at 9:04 pm (11 years ago)Looks amazing! I think I will have to try and veganize these in their near future!
Ashley
August 11, 2013 at 9:05 pm (11 years ago)Looks amazing! I think I will have to try and veganize these in their near future! Hope I win the contest.
Christina
August 11, 2013 at 10:56 pm (11 years ago)My luck has been awesome recently-let’s see if it stays that way! Would love this prize! 🙂
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Christina
August 11, 2013 at 10:57 pm (11 years ago)and I forgot to put that my fav grilled food is corn!
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whitney
June 29, 2015 at 5:43 pm (9 years ago)Delicious! I took these to work and my co-workers loved them. Will definitely make again!
Jill Roberts @ WellnessGeeky
December 21, 2017 at 3:54 am (7 years ago)Love your cookie dough brownie bars recipe. I’ll definitely try it, but instead of 1 cup granulated sugar i would use honey! I’m also gonna pin this post on my Pinterest board my followers will love it. Can i post it on my blog?