BBQ and Brownies

Today my dear friend Steph and her husband hosted a BBQ.  If you don't know Steph here is a picture of her and her new Tatoo! Check out her Blog HERE.  She's really into different quilts right now and she talks about her cats like I do!  

Last week I received this message from Steph from Hope Sewing is Genetic:

BBQ at our place. Meat, potatoes, and BBQ provided. Sides and desserts are potluck - sign up for something on the event wall. Bonus points if bacon or brownies are included! ;) BYOB. We've got vodka and I think tequila, though, so there'll be that if anyone wants.

Of course I wanted bonus points. I mean who doesn't. And I'd just seen this recipe over at Eats Well With Others.

So here is the one I made:

Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Brownies!

Ingredients:

Brownie Layer

• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt 
• 3 & 1/2 ounces semisweet chocolate 
• 1/3 cup unsalted butter, cut into cubes
• 2/3 cup dark brown sugar, packed 
• 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
• 1 teaspoon vanilla

Cookie Dough Layer

• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, room temperature 
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar 
• 1/2 cup dark brown sugar, packed 
• 2 tablespoons 1% milk
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 
• 3/4 cup all-purpose flour 
• 1/4 teaspoon salt 
• 1/2 mini chocolate chips 

Chocolate Layer 

• 3 & 1/2 ounces dark chocolate chips 
• 2 tablespoon unsalted butter 

Directions:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees
• Line the bottom and sides of and 8X8- inch pan with wax paper or parchment paper, leaving a slight overhang on two sides.
• For the brownies:
• Sift together the flour, cocoa powder, and salt.
• Set aside.
• In a double boiler (or note my set up) over simmering water, melt the chocolate and butter together.
(sorry for the blurriness)
• Stir until smooth and remove from heat.

• Whisk in the brown sugar until it is dissolved and the mixture has cooled slightly.

• Whisk in the eggs and vanilla.
(Finally one that's not blurry)
• Using a large rubber spatula, fold the flour mixture into the chocolate mixture until just incorporated.

• Pour into the pan 

• Bake for 25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.  
• For the Cookie Dough:
• Cream the butter

• Beat together the butter and sugars with an electric mixer until light and fluffy

• Add in the milk and vanilla, mixing until incorporated 
• Add the flour and salt and stir until incorporated.

• Stir in the chocolate chips.

• Gently spread the dough onto the cooled brownies, smoothing the top into an even layer.

• Refrigerate while the chocolate layer is prepared.
• For the Chocolate Layer:
• Melt the chocolate and butter together in the double boiler (or other apparatus) over low heat until smooth.  
• Pour over the cookie dough and carefully spread into a thin, even layer.
• Refrigerate until set, about 30 minutes.