Cookie Dough Brownies

Okay, so here is the second brownie recipe that I promised you.  This one is AWESOME!!  It is definitely a crowd pleaser and is great for large groups.  It is an easy recipe that really packs a lot of flavor.  It's multilayer taste gives these brownie a two thumbs up. 

I recently made these over the 4th of July weekend and brought them to a family picnic.  As soon as people saw them, they were dying to find out what they were and when could they eat them.  My nephew kept trying to sneak them in before dinner.  Once we did cut into them, everyone was amazed at how good they were and even came back for seconds and thirds.  I think by the next day there may have been one piece left.

This is by all means a keeper that I will be sure to make again and again for friends and family alike.

Here is what you need.
 Brownie:
4 eggs
1 cup canola oil
2 cups sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 1/2 cup flour
1/2 cup cocoa
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup chopped walnuts (Optional)

Cookie Dough:
1/2 cup butter room temperature
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup sugar
2 Tablespoon milk
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup flour

Glaze:
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1 Tablespoon shortening
3/4 cup chopped walnuts (optional)

Preheat you oven to 350 degrees F and grease a 9x13 inch baking pan.  In a large bowl, beat eggs, oil, sugar and vanilla until well blended.  In a separate bowl whisk flour, cocoa, and salt, and then gradually beat into the egg mixture.  Stir in walnuts if you desire.

Pour into greased baking pan and bake for 30 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean.  Cool the brownie completely before moving on to the next step.

For the Cookie Dough layer, cream the butter and sugars together until light and fluffy.  Beat in milk and vanilla, and then gradually beat in the flour.  Once brownie is completely cool, spread over the brownie and chill until the Cookie Dough layer is firm. 

For the Glaze, pour the chocolate chips into a microwave safe bowl, add the shortening and microwave until the chocolate is smooth.  Spread over the chilled brownie and top with the chopped walnuts is desired.  Now let the brownie stand until the chocolate glaze is set. 

I highly recommend that you add the walnuts to this recipe.  They give the brownies a great crunch and texture that really add to the appeal of this dessert.  Trust me when I tell you that everyone is going to love these and ask for the recipe.

Happy Baking and ENJOY!!