Insane Zany Brownies
What do you get when you add together a hungry college kid, chocolate chip cookies, brownies, and a chocolate glaze?
You get these Insane Zany Brownies! And since they are made from cookies also you can use the common name “Brookie”.
You heard of the Freshman 20?
Well, if my college age boys keep snacking like this, they are going to add on the Freshman 50.
Please heed the DIABETIC OVERLOAD WARNING when choosing to make this recipe. I never promised this was healthy!
The peanut butter in the chocolate chip cookie dough is a great foil for the chocolate brownies.
These are the INGREDIENTS you will need:
Cookie
- 1 pouch (1 lb 1.5 oz) Betty Crocker™ cookie mix chocolate chip
- 4 tbs butter or margarine, softened
- 1 tbs water
- 1 large egg
Brownie
- 1 box (1 lb 2.3 oz) Betty Crocker™ brownie mix fudge
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1/3 cup creamy peanut butter
Glaze
- 3 1/2 oz bittersweet chocolate (60% or less cacao), finely chopped
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 2 tsp light corn syrup
These are the INSTRUCTIONS for preparation:
- Heat oven to 350°F. Line 13×9-inch pan with foil. Spray with cooking spray.
Cookies
- In medium bowl, stir Cookie Layer ingredients until soft dough forms.
- Press mixture evenly in bottom of pan.
Brownies
- In medium bowl, stir Brownie Layer ingredients until well blended. Spread on top of cookie layer in pan.
- Bake 33 to 38 minutes or until brownies are set around edges and toothpick inserted 2 inches from side of pan comes out almost clean.
- Cool completely in pan on cooling rack, about 1 hour.
- Remove from pan; pull away foil.
Glaze
- Add the chocolate to a heatproof bowl.
- Add the cream to a small saucepan and bring to a simmer over medium heat. Pour the cream over the chocolate and let it stand (ie don’t stir) for 1 minute.
- Then, gently whisk the mixture until the chocolate is completely melted and smooth. Mix in the corn syrup.
- Allow the glaze to cool slightly then pour it over the cookie dough, spreading into an even layer with an offset spatula.
- Place the pan in the refrigerator and chill for about 30 minutes, or until the glaze is set.
Serve:
- Try using a very cold knife to cut into 5 rows by 4 rows.
- Plate and serve.
NOTES:
Store leftovers in a resealable food-storage plastic bag or storage container for up to 3 days.
These treats taste great straight from the freezer! When stored in the freezer in a resealable container or plastic bag, they can last up to 1 month.
You may notice your family sneaking a few more trips to the kitchen. These brownie masterpieces will be gone by the third or fourth trip.
Make sure to hide 2-3 bars for yourself. They really are that delicious.
I have changed up this recipe from the first time it was published in Oct 2014.
It is even faster and easier now! But I just can’t decide if that is a good thing for my college age boys.
Let me know how you have changed up this recipe and how you liked it!
Insane Zany Brownies
Ingredients
Cookie:
- 1 pouch (1 lb 1.5 oz) Betty Crocker™ cookie mix chocolate chip
- 4 tbs butter or margarine, softened
- 1 tbs water
- 1 large egg
Brownie:
- 1 box (1 lb 2.3 oz) Betty Crocker™ brownie mix fudge
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1/3 cup creamy peanut butter
Glaze:
- 3 1/2 oz bittersweet chocolate (60% or less cacao), finely chopped
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 2 tsp light corn syrup
Instructions
- Heat oven to 350°F. Line 13×9-inch pan with foil. Spray with cooking spray.
Cookies:
- In medium bowl, stir Cookie Layer ingredients until soft dough forms. .
- Press mixture evenly in bottom of pan.
Brownies:
- In medium bowl, stir Brownie Layer ingredients until well blended. Spread on top of cookie layer in pan.
- Bake 33 to 38 minutes or until brownies are set around edges and toothpick inserted 2 inches from side of pan comes out almost clean.
- Cool completely in pan on cooling rack, about 1 hour.
- Remove from pan; pull away foil.
Glaze:
- Add the chocolate to a heatproof bowl.
- Add the cream to a small saucepan and bring to a simmer over medium heat. Pour the cream over the chocolate and let it stand (ie don’t stir) for 1 minute.
- Then, gently whisk the mixture until the chocolate is completely melted and smooth. Mix in the corn syrup.
- Allow the glaze to cool slightly then pour it over the cookie dough, spreading into an even layer with an offset spatula.
- Place the pan in the refrigerator and chill for about 30 minutes, or until the glaze is set.
Serve:
- Try using a very cold knife to cut into 5 rows by 4 rows.
- Plate and serve.
Notes
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Your awesome post was featured this week at Full Plate Thursday,457. Thanks so much for sharing it with us and hope you will share with again real soon!
Miz Helen
Thank you Mia Helen for the feature! Thank you for your kindness and thoughts. I am sorry it is taking me so long to answer comments. (And sorry some of these may be generic as I am tiring easily do to meds.) Enjoy your week and thanks for stopping by!
So when you say ‘not healthy’ I’m translating that as delicious!!
They sound so yummy Marilyn and I’m delighted to be featuring your insane zany brownies recipe at Create, Bake, Grow & Gather this week. Thank you for sharing your yummy recipes every week.
Hugs,
Kerryanne
You figured out my slang! These are just too yummy. And all my favorites in one. Thank you so much for the feature!!! And also a huge thanks for throwing your party each week!
Oh my, I would not be able to keep my hands off these yummy morsels.
Thank you for sharing last week on #omhgww, It gives me pleasure to feature them this week!
Pinned as well!
I hope you’ll stop by and share more of your delicious recipes!!
Be well my friend!!
Hugs
Thank you Karren. For the enthusiasm as well as the feature! I appreciate getting to party at your place twice a week! Enjoy your week!
Oh my, this is one of those treats where you stop, make a coffee, sit and savor every single bite.
You are my kind of gal Marie. Layer of warm chocolate chip cookie over a warm brownie. Heaven. Enjoy!
Each layer sounds delicious by itself, it has to be zany when put together! Thanks so much for sharing your talent with us at the Creative Muster. Looking forward to seeing what you’ll be sharing next week. Pinning!
Robin😊
Thank you for hosting Robin. And thanks for the pin too! Have a great weekend!
A brownie and a cookie at the same time!! Mmm – Thanks for sharing at the What’s for Dinner party! Hope to see you this Sunday too!
Thanks for hosting Helen. Have a great weekend!
These sound completely decadent AND like they’ll be a HUGE hit with the munchkins! Thanks for sharing.
Thank you Tamy!! These brownies are the best of both worlds. And the kids walk through the kitchen way more often than normally. Thanks for commenting!
Oh wow! These look amazing! Pinned.
Thank you so much Joanne for the pin! i appreciate the love. Enjoy your evening!
Yum, I pinned this delicious recipe!!!
Happy fall,
Kippi
Thank you for the pin Kippi! I am glad this recipe appeals to you! Have a great week!
I have pinned so many of your recipes. Now with the holidays approaching, I need to go through them to deside which I will add to my holiday tables. TFS.
LOL. Thank you Clearissa. That is the nicest thing I have heard. I am glad you enjoy my type of cooking. I love your holiday tables and think my recipes may just look appetizing sitting on them. Enjoy the week!
These look like a diabetics nightmare and oh, so good! Thanks so much for sharing at #AnythingGoes.
Sandy you are so right! But they are so good!
These brownies sound amazing! Mm cookie dough. Carmel and brownies mixed together think I might be drooling a little. Lol. Thanks for sharing.
You are very welcome Kristen. This is the most popular recipe that gets devoured when I take it to functions.
Hi Marilyn,
This is indeed a great privilege to be here at this delicious place!!!
I am here IBA pages of Brittany. This is the first time I am visiting your page,
Though I like chocolate, and above all my younger ones likes it most,
recently we made some with the assistance of him. that was indeed delicious!
This looks again Yummy! I must give a try,
Hey I liked the DIABETIC OVERLOAD WARNING !!
And you said it: “I never promised this was healthy!I”
Very interesting!
Not that unhealthy but that caution is important too ~ 🙂
May you have a great time.
~ Philip IBA Member
I am here via IBA.com
Have a great day.
Keep informed.
~ Phil
Thank you Phillip for your touching compliment and comment. I hope you continue to find interesting recipes and quips on Marilyn’s Treats. If there is something in particular you wish me to post don’t hesitate to let me know! Have a great day.