Cookie Dough Brownies

Mandy Ficker

Brownie Layer 1 cup (6 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips ½ cup butter or margarine, softened 1 cup sugar 3 eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour ¼ teaspoon baking soda ¾ cup chopped walnuts (I leave these out) In a microwave-safe bowl, melt chocolate chips. Cool slightly. In a mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar. Add eggs and vanilla; mix well. Stir in melted chocolate. Combine flour and baking soda; add to batter. Stir in walnuts. Spread into a greased 13x9 pan. Bake at 350 for 16-22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack. Cookie Dough Layer ½ cup butter or margarine, softened ½ cup packed brown sugar ¼ cup sugar 3 Tablespoons milk 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 cup all-purpose flour 1 cup (6 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips In a mixing bowl, cream butter and sugars. Beat in milk and vanilla. Gradually add flour. Stir in chocolate chips. Drop by Tablespoons over cooled brownies; carefully spread over top. Cut into squares. Store in refrigerator. Yield: 4 dozen Note: Cookie dough layer is NOT baked and does not contain eggs. Directions: My little brother Craig thinks a layer of caramelwould be good between the brownies and cookie dough.