Cookie Brownie Bars (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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113g unsalted butter (8 tbsp), for the cookies.
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200g white sugar (1 cup).
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24g cocoa powder, Dutch-processed (1/4 cup).
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50g white sugar (1/4 cup).
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1/2 teaspoon baking powder.
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2 eggs, large.
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80g plain all-purpose flour (2/3 cup).
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130g semi-sweet chocolate (3/4 cup).
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1/4 teaspoon baking soda.
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1/2 teaspoon salt.
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113g unsalted butter (8 tbsp).
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180g chocolate chips, semi-sweet (1 cup).
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1 egg, at room temperature.
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160g plain flour (1 1/3 cup).
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1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract.
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100g dark brown sugar (1/2 cup).
# Instructions:
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Melt butter in a saucepan on medium heat until you see amber with browned dots. Pour into a container, saving 90g.
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Set the oven to 350°F/175°C. Take an 8-inch square pan and line it with parchment paper, greasing it lightly.
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Mix the chocolate with the butter until smooth. Stir in the cocoa powder. Whisk together beaten eggs and sugar in a separate bowl till it starts to foam, then blend into the chocolate mixture. Finally, fold in salt and flour gently.
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Blend the sugars with the browned butter. Beat in the egg and vanilla. Gently fold in the dry ingredients and chocolate pieces just until it holds together.
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Spread half the brownie batter in the pan, press in 2/3 of the cookie dough in flattened pieces, layer on the rest of the brownie, and sprinkle over the leftover cookie dough. Let it bake for 40-45 minutes until edges firm up.
# Notes:
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Center should jiggle a little when ready.
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Cool fully before you cut or eat.
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Using an oven thermometer can help accuracy.