Brownie Balls with Black Forest Cookie Dough
A delightful treat combining brownies and chocolate chip cookies into bite-sized bliss. Ideal for quick pick-me-ups and sharing with loved ones.
Ingredients
For the Brownie Balls
- 1 box box of brownie mix (and the ingredients listed on the box, usually water, oil, and eggs)
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
For the Black Forest Cookie Dough
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour (heat-treated if you prefer) Use heat-treated flour for safety.
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- ½ cup chopped cherries (you can use dried or fresh)
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven according to the brownie mix instructions, usually around 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine your brownie mix and the ingredients specified on the box. Stir until well combined.
- Fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips.
Bake and Cool
- Use a cookie scoop to drop the brownie batter into a greased baking dish or lined pan.
- Bake as per the box instructions, typically around 20-25 minutes.
- Let the brownies cool completely on a wire rack.
Make the Cookie Dough
- In a large bowl, cream the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar together until fluffy.
- Mix in the vanilla extract, then fold in the flour and salt.
- Stir in the chocolate chips and chopped cherries.
Form the Balls
- Crumble the cooled brownies into a large bowl.
- Add half of the cookie dough into the brownie crumbles and mix until well combined.
- Form small balls with the mixture and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Chill and Devour
- Refrigerate the brownie balls for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- Enjoy as is, or roll in cocoa powder, powdered sugar, or crushed nuts as you prefer.
Notes
If the dough feels sticky, add a sprinkle more flour. For a twist, drizzle melted chocolate over the chilled brownie balls.