Brownie Cookie Bars (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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1/2 teaspoon baking soda.
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1 teaspoon salt (goes into cookie dough).
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1/2 cup granulated sugar (for the cookie layer).
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1/2 cup packed brown sugar.
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1 stick unsalted butter, softened (used in cookies).
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1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour (cookies use this).
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract (added to cookies).
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1 egg (used in cookie mixture).
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1/2 teaspoon baking powder.
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1 cup chocolate chips.
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3 large eggs (mix into brownies).
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1 stick unsalted butter, cubed (added to brownies).
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6 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped.
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1/4 cup cocoa powder (unsweetened).
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1/2 teaspoon salt (used in brownie batter).
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1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (brownies need this).
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1 1/2 cups granulated sugar (brownie layer).
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2/3 cup all-purpose flour (for brownie base).
# Instructions:
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Get your oven to 350°F. Spray your 9x13 pan first, lay in parchment paper, then spray again.
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Combine the flour, baking soda, salt, and baking powder for the cookie dough in a bowl.
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Mix the butter with both sugars until creamy. Add the egg, vanilla, and stir in the dry ingredients along with the chocolate chips.
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Over a simmering pot of water, melt butter and chocolate in a heat-safe bowl. Stir in cocoa, vanilla, sugar, salt, and eggs, then finally fold in the flour.
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Spread brownie batter in the pan. Scatter cookie dough chunks over the top. Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes. Remove foil and bake another 28-30 minutes.
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Set it aside to cool completely in the pan. Lift out by grabbing the parchment, then cut into squares.
# Notes:
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Check around 48 minutes to see if it’s done.
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Store for up to 3-4 days in an airtight container.
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Feel free to pick any type of chocolate chips for the cookie layer.