Copycat Domino’s Cookie Brownies

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°. Grease and line a 9-inch square pan with parchment paper.
2. To prepare the cookie layer, in a medium bowl, whisk flour, baking soda and salt; set aside.
3. In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, cream butter, brown sugar and sugar until fluffy and lightened in color, about 5 minutes. Beat in egg and vanilla extract.
4. To the wet ingredients, add the flour mixture; stir until just combined. Fold in the chocolate chips. Cover the dough with plastic wrap; chill until ready to use.
5. To prepare the brownie layer, fill the bottom of a double boiler with a few inches of water; bring to a low simmer. To the top of the double boiler, add chopped chocolate, brown sugar, sugar and oil. Stir occasionally until the chocolate is melted and the sugars have mostly dissolved. Remove from heat. Beat in eggs, one at a time, until the batter is smooth and glossy; beat in vanilla extract.
6. In a small bowl, whisk flour, baking soda and salt. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and stir just until the flour is moistened and no dry patches remain. Transfer brownie batter to the prepared baking pan and spread it into an even layer.
7. Remove cookie dough from the refrigerator; divide it into nine equal portions. Roll into a ball and flatter each into a round disc. Arrange the cookie dough pieces on top of the brownie batter as a 3x3 grid.
8. Bake 24-26 minutes or until brownies are set and the cookie layer appears lightly golden. A toothpick should come out almost clean when inserted into the center. Let cool completely before slicing into squares.