⏳ Yield & Time

Yield: 16 servings

Preparation Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 30 minutes

Total Time: 40 minutes

🍽 Ingredients

• 1 cup (2 sticks) Unsalted butter
• 2 cups Granulated sugar
• 4 Large eggs
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 1 cup All-purpose flour
• ¾ cup Unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon Baking powder
• ½ teaspoon Salt
• 1 cup Chocolate chips
• 1 cup Refrigerated chocolate chip cookie dough

📖 Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan, or line it with parchment paper for easier removal later. This is key for easy cleanup, trust me!
2. In a large bowl, cream together 1 cup (2 sticks) of unsalted butter and 2 cups of granulated sugar using an electric mixer (or a good old-fashioned hand mixer – that's how I do it, actually!) until light and fluffy. About 2-3 minutes should do it.
3. Beat in 4 large eggs one at a time, then stir in 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract. Vanilla is essential – don't skip it!
4. In a medium bowl, whisk together 1 cup of all-purpose flour, ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder, 1 teaspoon of baking powder, and ½ teaspoon of salt. Make sure the cocoa powder is thoroughly mixed to prevent pockets of bitter chocolate goodness (yes, bitter!).
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix; a few lumps are okay. Overmixing can make your brownies tough. I learned that the hard way!
6. Stir in 1 cup of chocolate chips and 1 cup of your favorite refrigerated chocolate chip cookie dough (I prefer Nestle Toll House; they are so yummy!). This is where the fun begins!
7. Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread evenly. Make sure it's smooth and even across the surface!
8. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out with moist crumbs (not completely clean!). Start checking at the 30 minute mark to avoid disaster!
9. Let the brownies cool completely in the pan before cutting and serving. Seriously, patience is a virtue when it comes to brownies. I can't stress this enough!
10. Once cooled, cut into squares and enjoy! These brownies are best served at room temperature. Oh, and don't forget a big glass of milk! That's a perfect combo!

📝 Notes

• For best results, use good quality chocolate chips and cookie dough.
• Don't overmix the batter; a few lumps are okay.
• Let the brownies cool completely before cutting and serving. This prevents messy, gooey brownies!
• Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or in the refrigerator for up to a week.
• Feel free to experiment with different types of chocolate chips or add nuts to the batter for extra flavor and texture.