Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Brownie Bombs
Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Brownie Bombs combine the rich, fudgy texture of homemade brownies with a luscious, gooey center of eggless edible cookie dough dotted with melty chocolate chips. This delightful fusion creates an indulgent dessert that is easy to make, customizable, and perfect for sharing, making it a crowd-pleaser at parties, gifts, or family treats.
- Author: Nora
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 12 bombs 1x
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free (if using gluten-free flour blend)
Brownie Batter
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup high-quality cocoa powder
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/3 cup chocolate chips (optional: walnuts, pecans, or almonds)
Cookie Dough Center (Eggless)
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream or milk (dairy or plant-based)
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour (heat-treated for safety)
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1/3 cup chocolate chips
- Prepare the Brownie Batter: Melt the unsalted butter and mix it with both brown and granulated sugars until smooth. Add vanilla extract, then incorporate cocoa powder, all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Stir gently until just combined to create a fudgy, thick brownie batter.
- Make the Cookie Dough: In a separate bowl, beat the softened butter with brown and granulated sugars until light and fluffy. Mix in vanilla extract and heavy cream or milk. Gradually add the flour and powdered sugar, folding gently to combine. Finally, fold in the chocolate chips to complete the creamy, eggless cookie dough.
- Assemble the Bombs: Line a cupcake or muffin tin with paper liners or grease well. Spoon a layer of brownie batter into each cup, then gently press a small ball of chilled cookie dough in the center. Cover with more brownie batter to seal the cookie dough inside, creating the signature “bomb” effect.
- Bake to Perfection: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake the assembled bombs for 18-22 minutes until the edges are set but the centers remain soft and gooey. Use a toothpick inserted near the edge to check doneness; it should come out with a few moist crumbs.
- Cool and Enjoy: Allow the brownie bombs to cool slightly in the tin before removing them. This helps the fudgy texture settle and ensures the cookie dough stays melty and luscious inside.
Notes
- Use room temperature ingredients for smoother mixing and better texture.
- Do not overmix the brownie batter to keep it tender and fudgy.
- Chill the cookie dough balls before assembly to help them hold shape during baking.
- Line muffin tins with paper liners or grease thoroughly to ease removal and keep bombs intact.
- Test doneness with a toothpick inserted near the edge; moist crumbs indicate perfect bake.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie bomb
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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