Layered Brownie Cookie Bars

Brookie Layered Brownie Cookie Bars mix soft chocolate chip cookie dough and fudgy brownie layers for a super tasty bite. You get chewy and gooey in every square. These are perfect to share with friends or to keep all to yourself when you need something sweet. They're crowd-pleasers for hangouts, birthdays, or just hanging out at home.

INGREDIENTS

• Chocolate chips: 1 cup, tossed in the cookie dough
• Salt: 1/4 tsp, makes the cookies taste sweeter
• Baking soda: 1/2 tsp, gives the cookies a little lift
• All-purpose flour: 1 1/2 cups, holds the cookie dough together
• Vanilla extract: 1 tsp, bumps up the cookie dough flavor
• Large egg: 1, helps everything stick in the cookie dough
• Brown sugar (packed): 1/2 cup, gives cookies that chewy texture
• Granulated sugar: 1/2 cup, for sweetness in cookie dough
• Unsalted butter (softened): 1/2 cup, lets the cookie dough whip up creamy
• Vanilla extract: 1/2 tsp, for the brownie base's flavor boost
• Salt: 1/4 tsp, rounds out the brownie taste
• Cocoa powder: 1/3 cup, brings deep chocolate vibes
• All-purpose flour: 1/2 cup, thickens the brownie layer
• Large eggs: 2, keep brownies moist and soft
• Granulated sugar: 1 cup, sweetens the brownies
• Unsalted butter (melted): 1/2 cup, gets mixed into the brownie batter

INSTRUCTIONS

Step 1:

Line or grease a 9x9 pan and crank your oven up to 350°F (175°C).

Step 2:

Whip up the cookie dough by creaming butter with sugars, then stir in the egg and vanilla. Mix in flour, baking soda, salt, and last, fold in chocolate chips.

Step 3:

Spread out the brownie batter evenly at the bottom of your pan.

Step 4:

For the brownie part, stir melted butter, sugar, and vanilla together. Beat in eggs, then gently add the flour, cocoa, and salt.

Step 5:

Scoop hunks of cookie dough over that brownie base and use a spoon to nudge it all over the top.

Step 6:

Bake 25–30 minutes until the top gets golden and a toothpick poked in the middle comes out mostly clean with sticky crumbs. Let it chill until fully cool then slice it up.

Serving and Storage Tips

• Wait until they're totally cool before cutting into squares so you get neat pieces.
• Pop them in a sealed box and they'll stay good at room temp for up to 4 days.

Helpful Notes

• If you want a new twist, swap in some peanut butter chips for part of the chocolate chips.
• Set down parchment paper first so you can pop the whole slab out of the pan and cut it up easy.

Pointers from Big-Name Chefs

• Pro tip: If you like the brownie part extra ooey-gooey, shave off a couple minutes from the bake time.

FAQs

What’s the trick to knowing when they’re done?

Stick a toothpick in the center—if you pull it out and see damp crumbs (not wet batter), they're just right.

Is it okay to freeze these?

Totally! Stash them in an airtight box in the freezer and they'll keep for two months.

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Summary

Layered Brownie Cookie Bars combine fudgy brownies with chewy chocolate chip cookies for the perfect sweet duo. Start with a buttery brownie mix, layer it with soft cookie dough, and bake to perfection. The result? A soft, chocolatey treat that’s easy to pull together and great for parties or just a quiet night at home. This dessert balances chewy, gooey, and chocolaty flavors in every bite, making it an instant favorite.