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Cookie Dough Brownie Bombs blend two classic snacks into a single bite. Picture creamy, raw cookie dough at the center, hugged by dense brownie and covered with smooth chocolate. Share them at any party and they'll disappear fast. Try one and you'll see—you can't eat just one.
Anytime these show up on the dessert table my friends ask how I made them before they even finish their first piece. They're always gone before anything else.
Tasty Ingredients
- Sprinkles: Toss some on at the end for color and fun. Do it right before the chocolate firms up
- Chocolate candy melts: This is your glossy finish. Use a quality brand so dipping is simple
- Mini chocolate chips: Tiny bits that bring chocolate into every bite. Pick ones that melt easy for best taste
- All-purpose flour: It thickens the dough and makes it chewy. Use a fresh bag for best results
- Vanilla extract: This makes every bite taste homemade. Go for pure vanilla if you can
- Milk: Whole milk keeps everything extra creamy. It pulls the dough together
- Granulated sugar: Adds sweetness and helps the dough stay soft. Make sure it’s smooth, not lumpy
- Brown sugar: For a deep caramel flavor. Fresh, soft-packed works best
- Unsalted butter: Let it soften to blend easily. Better butter means better flavor
- Brownie mix: Any box you love—pick fudgy for rich, cakey if you like it light. Go for one that’s moist and chocolatey
Simple Steps
- Decorate and Set:
- If sprinkles sound good, toss them on before the chocolate hardens. Cool in the fridge until the shell is completely firm.
- Coat in Chocolate:
- Melt those chocolate melts just like the package says. Dip each brownie bomb in using a couple forks to get it all coated. Let the extra drip off, then set on a tray lined with parchment.
- Assemble the Brownie Bombs:
- Cut brownies in squares large enough to wrap the dough. Put a dough ball in the middle, then wrap and pinch the brownie around it. Do this for the rest of the balls.
- Shape the Cookie Dough:
- Scoop tablespoon-sized amounts of dough. Roll into balls with your hands and pop them in the fridge until firm. This makes assembly a breeze.
- Make the Cookie Dough:
- Mix your soft butter, brown sugar, and white sugar in a bowl using a mixer until fluffy. Add milk and vanilla until smooth. Slowly add in the flour, then fold in chocolate chips at the end.
- Prepare the Brownies:
- Bake your brownies just like the box says. Let them cool until they're totally cold—this stops crumbling and helps you shape them.
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Flour isn’t just for holding it together. That chew it adds brings back memories of sneaking dough and baking with my sister as kids. We'd nibble bites before anything made it to the oven—still makes me smile.
Keeping Them Fresh
Pop your brownie bombs in a sealed container in the fridge—they'll stay soft and delicious for five days. Want to keep them longer? Freeze them. Stack with parchment between layers. Let them warm to room temp before you serve so they’re fudgy again.
Easy Swaps
If you're dairy-free, plant butter and non-dairy milk do the trick. Gluten-free flour also works—just use a cup-for-cup kind. Only got regular chocolate chips? Give 'em a quick chop for better mixing.
Fun Ways to Serve
Pile them up on a pretty stand, or drop each bomb into paper candy cups for a fancier look. Sometimes I zigzag a little melted white chocolate on top for extra flair. Serve chilled or at room temp.
Sweet Story
These bombs are a new spin on old favorites—surprise sweets inside were always big in American home baking. Chocolate-coated treats like this have been around at holidays forever, but cookie dough in the middle is a newer craze online. They’re both nostalgic and brand new with each bite.
Recipe FAQs
- → Can I swap boxed brownies for a homemade version?
Definitely! Just make sure your homemade brownies are sturdy enough to wrap around the cookie dough.
- → How can I make cookie dough safe to eat?
This version skips eggs, so it’s totally safe. Toasting the flour beforehand is also a great idea.
- → Which chocolate works best for dipping?
Melts are super smooth, but baking chocolate or regular chocolate chips will work just fine too.
- → Can I freeze my brownie treats?
Sure! Store them in an airtight container, and they’ll stay great for up to two months. Let them thaw before you dig in.
- → Can I customize with toppings?
Of course! Add a sprinkle of sea salt or fun toppings like colored sprinkles before the chocolate hardens.
- → What tools do I need to make these?
You’ll need a mixing bowl, baking sheet with parchment paper, and either a microwave or a double boiler for melting chocolate.