Monster Cookie Dough Brownies

Monster Cookie Dough Brownies are a deliciously sweet, layered dessert that’s made with a boxed brownie mix, edible cookie dough, and ganache! Takes only 15 minutes to prep!

Whip up another monster-style treat by trying a no-bake recipe such as these Monster Cookie Energy Balls or Easy Edible Monster Cookie Dough!

All About These Monster Cookie Dough Brownies

Why choose between a cookie or a brownie when you can have both in these Monster Cookie Dough Brownies? They’re perfectly rich and satisfying, making it a dessert that’s sure to please!

This Monster Cookie Dough Brownie Recipe pairs your favorite boxed brownie mix with Easy Edible Monster Cookie Dough and then smothers it in a thick Chocolate Ganache topping!

Ingredients For Monster Cookie Dough Brownies

• Brownie Layer:
  • A Box Brownie Mix + The ingredients called for on the back of the box.
• Cookie Dough Layer:
  • All Purpose Flour
  • 1-Minute Oats
  • Creamy Peanut Butter
  • Unsalted Butter
  • Light Brown Sugar
  • Granulated Sugar
  • Heavy Cream
  • Vanilla Extract
  • Salt
  • Mini Chocolate Chips
  • Mini M&Ms
• Ganache Layer:
  • Heavy Cream
  • Semi-Sweet Chocolate
  • Powdered Sugar
  • Vanilla Extract

Ingredient Notes

Heavy Cream – For best results, I’d really recommend sticking with full-fat heavy cream. However, if you’re in a pinch, you could use heavy whipping cream instead. I just don’t suggest using half & half or light cream to make the ganache.

Peanut Butter – I don’t suggest using all-natural peanut butter in the cookie dough layer recipe. This is because all-natural peanut butter has a runnier consistency which will cause the texture of the cookie dough layer to be significantly different.

Edible Cookie Dough – Feel free to use whatever mix-ins you prefer when making the edible cookie dough layer! Try making it with Reese’s pieces, shredded coconut, chopped-up candies, or even heath toffee bits.

How To Make Monster Cookie Dough Brownies

1. Prepare and bake the brownies according to the directions on the back of the box for fudgy texture.
2. Add flour and oatmeal to a small bowl and microwave it at intervals, stirring between intervals to heat treat the flour.
3. Cream the peanut butter, butter, light brown sugar, and granulated sugar together until it becomes light and fluffy.
4. Beat in the heavy cream, vanilla, and salt until smooth. Then mix in the cooled heat treated flour until fully combined.
5. Fold in the mini chocolate chips and mini M&Ms.
6. Spread the monster cookie dough over the top of the completely cooled brownies.
7. Prepare the ganache by simmering the heavy cream in a small saucepan and then pouring it over chopped chocolate in a heat safe bowl. Allow this to set.
8. Whisk the chocolate and heavy cream together until smooth and then whisk in the powdered sugar and vanilla extract.
9. Pour and spread the ganache topping over the top of the cookie dough layer. Sprinkle additional mini M&Ms and mini chocolate chips over the top.

Why Are They Called Monster Brownies?

These brownies get their name from their monster cookie layer that’s hidden underneath the ganache topping! Monster cookies are homemade cookies that are loaded with add-ins while also being flexible with what you add to them.

They’re known for having a little of everything in them – basically, if it’s in your pantry, throw it in! The monster layer in these brownies is actually made with edible cookie dough that isn’t baked.

However, the same rules still follow, if you have a certain add-in that you want to be mixed in then just toss it in! The cookie dough layer in this recipe is made with mini chocolate chips and M&Ms, but feel free to mix it up!

Storage Instructions For Monster Cookie Dough Brownies

Tightly wrap the baking dish with plastic wrap or tin foil or transfer brownie slices into an airtight container. Afterward, store the brownies in the refrigerator and enjoy them within 3 days.

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