Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Brownie Bombs
Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Brownie Bombs are an indulgent dessert combining fudgy brownies and creamy, chocolate chip-studded cookie dough in one gooey bite. Perfectly baked to have a soft, molten center wrapped in a rich brownie exterior, these treats satisfy cravings with a delightful contrast of textures and flavors. Easy to prepare with basic ingredients, they’re ideal for parties, gifts, or a decadent homemade dessert.
- Author: Nina
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
- Total Time: 45-50 minutes
- Yield: 24 mini brownie bombs 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Can be adapted to Gluten-Free and Vegan
Brownie Batter
- 1 batch of brownie batter (from a high-quality mix or homemade, enough for about 24 mini bombs)
- Butter (amount as per brownie recipe, usually 1/2 cup or 115g)
- Eggs (as required by brownie recipe, typically 2 large)
- Vanilla extract (1 tsp)
- Salt (1/4 tsp or as per brownie recipe)
Cookie Dough Filling
- 1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1/3 cup (67g) granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup (72g) packed brown sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup (125g) all-purpose flour
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 3/4 cup (135g) semisweet chocolate chips
Optional Mix-ins
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (for nutty bombs)
- White chocolate chips (to swap with semisweet chips)
- Peanut butter (for swirls in brownie batter)
- Gluten-free flour blend (to replace all-purpose flour for gluten-free)
- Flax eggs and dairy-free butter (for vegan adaptation)
- Prepare the Brownie Batter: Mix your chosen brownie batter following the package instructions or your homemade recipe until smooth and pourable. This batter will form the outer shell of the brownie bomb.
- Make the Cookie Dough Filling: In a bowl, cream together softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add vanilla extract and egg, mixing until combined. Gradually add flour, salt, and chocolate chips, blending until the dough holds together but remains soft and pliable.
- Assemble the Bombs: Spread a layer of brownie batter in the bottom of a greased mini muffin tin or mini-sphere molds. Scoop small balls of cookie dough and place one on top of each brownie layer. Carefully cover each dough ball completely with more brownie batter, sealing them fully.
- Bake: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake the assembled bombs for 20-25 minutes or until the brownie exterior is set but still fudgy and gooey inside. Baking time may vary depending on size.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the bombs to cool enough to firm up on the outside but remain soft inside. Gently remove them from the molds and enjoy the warm, gooey centers.
Notes
- Chill the cookie dough balls before assembling to prevent melting during baking.
- Use nonstick or well-greased mini muffin tins for easy removal and clean edges.
- Do not overbake; remove when edges are firm but centers look slightly undercooked for maximum gooeyness.
- Room temperature ingredients help blend smoothly and improve texture.
- Customize chip types (bittersweet, milk, white chocolate, caramel) for exciting flavor variations.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mini brownie bomb
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
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