Ingredients
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter, 2 sticks
- 3 large eggs, room temperature
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened, for cookie dough
- 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, for cookie dough
- 3/4 cup heat-treated all-purpose flour, for cookie dough
- 2 tablespoons milk or heavy cream
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- Pinch of fine sea salt, for cookie dough
- 8 oz dark chocolate, chopped, for coating
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil or vegetable oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Line a 9×9-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving slight overhang on the sides for easy removal.
- Combine 1 cup unsalted butter with 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar in a medium saucepan over low heat.
- Stir constantly until the butter melts completely and the mixture becomes smooth.
- Remove the pan from heat and stir in 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder until no lumps remain.
- Add 3 large room-temperature eggs one at a time, stirring vigorously after each addition.
- Stir in 2 teaspoons vanilla extract until evenly blended.
- In a separate bowl, combine 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder, and 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt.
- Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet chocolate mixture until just combined.
- Pour half of the brownie batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
- Bake the base layer for 8 minutes.
- While the brownie base bakes, combine 1/2 cup softened unsalted butter with 3/4 cup packed brown sugar in a medium mixing bowl.
- Beat on medium speed for about 2 minutes until light, fluffy, and pale.
- Add 1 teaspoon vanilla extract and mix on low speed until incorporated.
- In a small bowl, whisk together 3/4 cup heat-treated all-purpose flour with a pinch of fine sea salt.
- Fold the flour mixture into the butter mixture until just combined.
- Add 2 tablespoons milk or heavy cream, 1 tablespoon at a time, until the cookie dough reaches a spreadable consistency.
- Fold in 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
- Remove the partially baked brownie layer from the oven and let it cool for 2 minutes.
- Spread the cookie dough filling evenly over the warm brownie base.
- Pour the remaining brownie batter over the cookie dough layer and spread gently into a uniform top layer.
- Bake for 7 minutes, leaving the top layer slightly underbaked and moist.
- Cool to room temperature on a wire rack for about 30 minutes.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight until thoroughly chilled and firm.
- Cut into 24 uniform bite-sized squares using a sharp knife dipped in hot water.
- Melt 8 oz chopped dark chocolate with 1 tablespoon coconut oil or vegetable oil until smooth.
- Dip each brownie bite into the melted chocolate coating using a fork, allowing excess chocolate to drip off.
- Place coated bites back on parchment paper.
- Refrigerate for 15 minutes until the chocolate coating sets completely.
Notes
Use heat-treated flour for the cookie dough layer so it is safe to eat. Chill the brownie bites fully before cutting for clean squares, and use quality dark chocolate for a glossy, snappy coating.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 185
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 32mg
