Indulge in the ultimate dessert experience with Monster Cookie Dough Brownies. This recipe combines the rich, fudgy texture of brownies with the sweet, peanut buttery goodness of monster cookie dough, all topped off with a smooth chocolate ganache. Perfect for parties, family gatherings, or a delightful treat to satisfy your sweet tooth, these brownies are sure to impress.
1box of brownie mixplus ingredients called for on the box
Monster Cookie Dough:
⅓cupunsalted buttersoftened
½cupbrown sugar
½cupcreamy peanut butter
1teaspoonvanilla extract
⅛teaspoonsalt
⅔cupall-purpose flouror gluten-free flour for a gluten-free version
½cupquick cook oats
⅓cupmini semisweet chocolate chips
⅓cupmini M&Ms
Chocolate Ganache:
4ouncessemisweet chocolate chips
½cupheavy cream
Instructions
Prepare the Brownies: Preheat your oven according to the brownie mix instructions. Line the baking pan with parchment paper and spray with nonstick cooking spray. Prepare and bake the brownies as directed. Allow to cool completely.
Make the Cookie Dough: In a stand mixer, cream together the butter, brown sugar, and peanut butter until light and fluffy. Mix in the vanilla and salt. Gradually add the flour and oats, then fold in the chocolate chips and M&Ms. Spread the cookie dough evenly over the cooled brownies.
Prepare the Ganache: Place the chocolate chips in a medium bowl. Heat the heavy cream in a saucepan until it begins to boil. Pour the hot cream over the chocolate chips, cover, and let sit for 5 minutes. Whisk until smooth. Pour the ganache over the cookie dough layer.
Finalize: Refrigerate the brownies until the ganache is set. Slice into 16 pieces and serve.
Notes
For a gluten-free version, ensure all ingredients, including the brownie mix and mix-ins, are certified gluten-free.
Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerated for up to a week.
For a nut-free version, omit the peanut butter and use a suitable substitute for the M&Ms.