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Feature: Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Brownies - Just 6 Ingredients!

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There are all kinds of variations for this recipe. In fact, you can use any brownie recipe and chocolate chip cookie dough recipe and layer them together.

This version of easy to make brownies is so simple. It combines two mixes with a bit of extra miniature chocolate chips sprinkled on top.

Plus, you can make these brownies ahead of time and cut them when you’re ready to serve them (if you can hide them from your family long enough.)

Prep time: 10 minutes
Bake time: 26-32 minutes
Makes 25 bars

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