Pecan toffee cookie dough brownies are the cure for the largest, most imposing sweet tooth out there. A fudgy, chewy brownie layer is covered with buttery cookie dough that has pecans and toffee bits stirred in. The entire thing is topped with a creamy, rich chocolate ganache then sprinkled with chopped pecans. It’s thick, it’s gooey, and it’s amazingly good. This recipe was originally published in 2008, and included in my first book.
For this recipe you’ll need: sugar, brown sugar, all purpose flour, dark cocoa, salt, eggs, butter, vanilla, bittersweet chocolate chips, toffee bits, pecans
You know that recipes tend to be popular in waves, right?
I think that the whole cookie dough brownie recipe phase started in 2008. That’s when I remember making these – several times actually. I wanted to include them in a book that I had been commissioned to write because I thought they’d be unusual. After making them about a million times I decided that I didn’t like chocolate chips in the cookie dough part because there was almost too much chocolate. Is that even a thing?
It seems to be here.
Anyway, I decided to toss some toffee bits in there and the buttery crunch along with the pecans and creamy cookie dough was just exactly right. They’re perfect for long evenings watching movies that make you cry, satisfying the inner demon during bouts of PMS, and sharing with people you love. Or, not sharing at all – because that’s ok, too. You’re worth it — and these are worth an extra hour at the gym. Promise.
Be sure to keep these tightly covered in the refrigerator. About 20 to 30 minutes before serving time get them out and let them warm up some. Have coffee on hand — you’ll need it.
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If you liked these brownies you might like some of the other recipes in my book, Everything Cookies and Brownies.
Pecan Toffee Cookie Dough Brownies Recipe
Give these chewy brownies with meringue topping, too.
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Pecan Toffee Cookie Dough Brownies
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Brownie Layer
- 2 cups sugar
- 1-1/2 cups flour
- 1/2 cup Hershey’s Special Dark cocoa
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 cup melted butter
- 4 eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla
Cookie Dough Layer
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla
- 1 cup toffee bits
- 1 cup chopped pecans, toasted
- 2 tablespoons cream
- 2 cups flour
Ganache Layer
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 12 oz bittersweet chocolate
Instructions
Brownies
- Combine the flour, cocoa, and salt.
- Combine the oil, eggs, sugar and vanilla and mix for 3 minutes on medium speed.
- Stir in the flour mixture until well blended.
- Spread n a greased 9×13 pan and bake at 350f for 25-30 minutes.
- Do not over-bake.
- Cool completely.
Cookie Dough
- Mix in mixer until smooth.
- Spread over cooled brownies.
- Refrigerate until ready to use.
Ganache
- Bring cream to simmer.
- Add chocolate and stir until melted and glossy.
Assembly
- Spread cookie dough layer on cooled brownies.
- Top with ganache.
- Keep refrigerated.
Nutrition
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Trish - Mom On Timeout
Now these are some serious brownies! Decadent indeed!
Marye Audet
Thanks Trish
Sharon @ What The Fork Food Blog
All I can say is WOW. These look amazing!
Marye Audet
Thanks Sharon!
Dee Dee (My Midlife Kitchen)
I just had a version of these the other night–they are ah-mazing!!! Now I have your recipe to recreate the fantastic flavors. :o) Thanks!
Marye Audet
Let me know what you think..
Michelle @ The Complete Savorist
Drool is spot on…these are drool worthy.
Marye Audet
Thanks Michelle!
Brianne @ Cupcakes & Kale Chips
Oh yeah, I’ll take three!
Marye Audet
🙂 they’re pretty rich…
Katie @ Recipe for Perfection
I’ve seen a lot of cookie-layer brownies, but yours is the first I’ve run into where you make the cookie layer from scratch. I love that!
Marye Audet
Thanks! I like homemade the best.
Laura Tabacca
This is the kind of over the top bar cookies deliciousness I could really get into!
Marye Audet
Thanks Laura! They are super dangerous!
Michelle@healthiersteps
Wow, your first brownie sounds delicious, I can imagine how spectacular these are 🙂
Marye Audet
Thanks! They really are!
Catherine
Dear Marye, What a treat! This looks wonderful..pinned for later. xo, Catherine
Marye Audet
Thank you Catherine!
Miranda @ Cookie Dough & Oven Mitt
Oh yum! I’ve been on a ridiculous brownie kick lately. I’ll be adding this one to my repertoire!
Marye Audet
🙂 let me know how you like them!
GiGi Eats
This is the cure to a bad week, no joke!
Marye Audet
Totally agree!
Christie
These are some seriously delicious loaded cookies.
Marye Audet
Thanks… they are awesome!
anne
my church family will LOVE these!!!!
Alta
I don’t think it would be safe for me to live near you. You make the most tempting desserts!
maryeaudet
Mags,
Oh yes you do… You so deserve these…
Sherry
I have GOT to bookmark this and make them soon! And it sounds so easy!
maryeaudet
Sherry, they are amazing.. and yeah…. easy easy easy!