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Double Chocolate Brownie Bars Recipe

February 9, 2017 by curryandvanilla 32 Comments

Double Chocolate Brownie Bars are double layered brownie bars with a buttery biscuit/cookie crust base and fudgy, chocolaty brownie on top, studded with more chocolate; chocolate chips or chunks!!

With a cold glass of milk, you cannot ask for a better chocolate fix!

Ever since my boys grew up and have flown the coop to explore themselves in this wide and interesting world, baking had taken a back seat in my kitchen.

When they were around, my oven never had any respite!!! You could smell fresh cookies baking or the kitchen and the whole house would be filled with the aroma of cakes, pizzas, calzones etc.

This food blog has revived my interest in cooking and baking all the myriad of dishes (both International and desi or Indian) and it has become so addictive, you will find me either in the kitchen cooking up or baking something, clicking photos of my creations in all angles possible with my iPad or in front of my laptop (both gifted by my sweet, adorable sons to fuel my passion in food blogging!!), furiously typing out the recipe or sharing my thoughts with all of you!

Double Chocolate Brownies is my most favorite brownie recipe (did I tell you it is my sons’ favorite too?), along with the deep dark chocolate fudgy brownies with whole wheat.

The difference is the cookie crust.

The original recipe which I found in the Eagle Brand website has a crust made of all-purpose flour.  With all this health fad going on, I have also joined the bandwagon and most of the packets of white flour in my pantry remain unused as I try to substitute any dish using all-purpose flour with whole wheat flour.

Looking for a substitution and after scouring the internet for suggestions, I found that many recipes use biscuit or cookies as a base.

You can call it luck or coincidence, but I had a large jar full of packaged unopened butter cookies and Marie biscuits lying in my pantry, probably waiting to be used in this brownie recipe. So out came the Marie biscuits, and voila, I had my biscuit crumbs for a healthier crust.

Condensed milk is the element of sweetness in these beauties.

Instead of all-purpose flour, you can use whole wheat flour in the batter.

To raise the chocolate quotient up a level, large chunks of chocolate have been cut up (from a bar of Lindt chocolate; you can use any brand of chocolate bar) and mixed in the brownie batter.  You can use chocolate chips too instead.

To make the brownies look pretty, I have studded them with some white chocolate chips.

With Valentine’s Day coming up, instead of bars, cut them up with a heart-shaped cookie cutter and serve these brownie hearts to your loved ones! Any which way you cut them, you are sure to love these fudgy double chocolate brownies with a mildly sweet and crispy biscuit crust; you will find it difficult to stop at just one piece!!

So let’s get to it, shall we?

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Double Chocolate Brownie Bars Recipe

Yield: One 13x9 inch pan

Double Chocolate Brownie Bars Recipe

Double Chocolate Brownie Bars are double layered brownie bars with a buttery biscuit/cookie crust base and fudgy, chocolaty brownie on top, studded with more chocolate; chocolate chips or chunks!! With a cold glass of milk, you cannot ask for a better chocolate fix!

Ingredients

    For the biscuit/cookie crust:
  • 1 ¾ cups cookie/biscuit crumbs (I have used Marie biscuits; about 30 to 35)
  • ½ cup melted butter (measure after melting)
  • 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
  • For the brownie layer:
  • 1 can condensed milk (about 400 gms or 14 ounces)
  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour/whole wheat flour
  • ¼ cup cocoa powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract/essence
  • ¾ to 1 cup chopped chocolate (use any chocolate bar flavor you like)
  • Toppings:
  • ¼ cup chocolate chips, white and dark

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit or 180 degrees Centigrade.
  2. Line a 13x9 inch pan with foil (grease the bottom of the pan lightly to prevent the foil from moving) with some overhang to have ease in removing the brownie from the pan and grease the foil again. Keep aside.
  3. Preparing the cookie crust:
  4. Crush the cookies or biscuits in a food processor or blender to fine crumbs. You can crush them by placing them in a large Ziploc bag, closing the Ziploc and pressing a rolling pin over it to crush the cookies fully. You should get about 1 ¾ cups of crumbs.
  5. In a large mixing bowl, add the cookie crumbs, melted butter (just melted, not hot) and powdered sugar and mix well with your finger tips to form evenly moist crumbs.
  6. Pour the moistened crumbs into the prepared pan and with a back of a spoon or your hands, gently press the crumbs evenly and firmly to form a tight base.
  7. Bake in the preheated oven for about 10 to 12 minutes to set the base. Remove from oven.
  8. Leave the oven on.
  9. To make the brownies:
  10. Combine condensed milk, flour, cocoa, egg, baking powder and vanilla in a medium bowl using a hand mixer or with a whisk to a smooth batter.
  11. Stir in the chocolate chunks and nuts (if you are adding) and gently mix.
  12. Pour the batter into the prepared crust and spread evenly. Smooth the top.
  13. Bake again for about 20 to 25 minutes, until the brownie is set.
  14. Remove from oven and set on cooling rack. Cool completely before cutting with a sharp knife into desired shapes.

Notes

You can use any type of biscuit like digestive biscuit, graham crackers etc.

For a thicker crust, use 2 cups of biscuit crumbs.

You can substitute chocolate chips for the chocolate chunks.

Stir in your favorite chopped nuts for additional crunch.

You an halve the recipe and make these in a smaller pan.

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How to make Double Chocolate Brownie Bars with step-by-step Method:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit or 180 degrees Centigrade.
  • Line a 13x9 inch pan with foil (grease the bottom of the pan lightly to prevent the foil from moving) or parchment paper with some overhang to have ease in removing the brownie from the pan and grease the foil again. Keep aside.

Preparing the cookie crust:

  • Place the biscuits in a food processor or blender.

  • Crush them into fine crumbs. As an alternative, you can crush them by placing them in a large Ziploc bag, closing the Ziploc and pressing a rolling pin over it to crush the cookies fully. You should get about 1 ¾ cups of crumbs.

  • In a large mixing bowl, add the cookie crumbs, melted butter (just melted, not hot) and powdered sugar.

  • Mix well with your finger tips to form evenly moist crumbs.

  • Spread the moistened crumbs into the prepared pan and with a back of a spoon or your hands, gently press the crumbs evenly and firmly to form a tight base.

  • Bake in the preheated oven for about 10 to 12 minutes to set the base. Remove from oven.

  • Leave the oven on.

To make the brownies:

  • Combine condensed milk, flour, cocoa, egg, baking powder and vanilla in a medium bowl.

  • Using a hand mixer or with a whisk, mix well to a smooth batter.
  • Stir in the chocolate chunks and nuts (if you are adding) and gently mix.

  • Pour the batter into the prepared crust and spread evenly. Smooth the top. Top with more chocolate chips.

  • Bake again for about 20 to 25 minutes, until the brownie is set.

  • Remove from oven and set on cooling rack. Cool completely before cutting with a sharp knife into desired shapes.

  • Enjoy!!! Store in airtight containers up to 3 days on the counter and after that in the refrigerator.

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Reader Interactions

Comments

  1. Priya Srinivasan

    October 14, 2018 at 11:31 am

    Oh yum those brownies looks scrumptious! Crunchy bottom, and soft top, this is one amazing recipe!!

    Reply
    • curryandvanilla

      May 31, 2020 at 10:27 am

      Thank you dear <3 These are our favorite brownies ever!!

      Reply
  2. Shalu

    October 13, 2018 at 1:09 pm

    I love chocolate brownies. Yours are looking absolutely delicious. Loved adding the crunchy base twist.

    Reply
    • Vanitha Bhat

      October 14, 2018 at 11:04 am

      Me too Shalu!! 🙂 Thanks so much; the crunchy base is a must; gives a lovely crunchy flavor to the already divine brownie!

      Reply
  3. Nisha Ramesh

    October 12, 2018 at 8:59 pm

    Super delicious! Who can say no to a brownie with an added crust layer ? Too good.

    Reply
    • Vanitha Bhat

      October 14, 2018 at 11:06 am

      Thank you so much Nisha 🙂 I totally agree, the crust does add a nice crunch and taste to brownie!

      Reply
  4. Jolly

    October 12, 2018 at 3:22 pm

    Brownies looks so rich and delectable, loved the idea of crumbled biscuit base. I have tried biscuit cake, I can feel the taste of it. I loved your idea, will try soon!!

    Reply
    • Vanitha Bhat

      October 14, 2018 at 11:06 am

      Thanks dear Jolly!! Do try soon and enjoy with family! I am sure you will love it!

      Reply
  5. Meghna Chatterjee

    October 12, 2018 at 3:00 pm

    Absolutely decadent bars they are, how i wish i could grab some right now, awesome recipe and so easy to make.

    Reply
    • Vanitha Bhat

      October 14, 2018 at 11:07 am

      Thanks dear Meghna 🙂 🙂

      Reply
  6. Sasmita Sahoo Samanta

    October 12, 2018 at 12:43 pm

    Double chocolate brownie bars !!!! Surely loved by all chocolate lovers 🙂 Awesome cheesecake pattern here

    Reply
    • Vanitha Bhat

      October 14, 2018 at 11:07 am

      Thanks so much dear 🙂

      Reply
  7. Poonam Bachhav

    October 12, 2018 at 12:00 pm

    Loved these chocolaty brownies with cookies. Thanks for the Innovative recipe !

    Reply
    • Vanitha Bhat

      October 14, 2018 at 11:08 am

      Thanks so much dear Poonam 🙂 Yes, the biscuit crust does help to give this brownie another layer of texture!

      Reply
  8. Pavani

    October 12, 2018 at 10:57 am

    Double chocolate brownie bars are so irresistible, bookmarked it.my kids going to love this.

    Reply
    • Vanitha Bhat

      October 14, 2018 at 11:09 am

      Thank you Pavani 🙂 I am sure your kids will love it! Even when they have become adults, my sons still love it!

      Reply
  9. Jayashree

    October 12, 2018 at 10:32 am

    Such lovely brownie, I wish I could take atleast one. You have made them really well.

    Reply
    • Vanitha Bhat

      October 14, 2018 at 11:10 am

      Thanks a lot Jayashree!! Do try dear; I am sure you will like it!

      Reply
  10. Geetha Priyanka

    October 12, 2018 at 9:29 am

    These fabulous brownie bars is like a double treat for chocolate lovers. These little irresistible bars are sometimes good after school snacks for kids.

    Reply
    • Vanitha Bhat

      October 14, 2018 at 11:10 am

      Absolutely!! Perfect after school snack; kids will be delighted. Thanks so much dear 🙂

      Reply
  11. Lata Lala

    October 12, 2018 at 6:01 am

    Vanitha your post is making me drool. Double chocolate brownies sounds so yummy and I have liked the way you have made this with cookie crumb base like cheesecake.
    Delectable share.

    Reply
    • Vanitha Bhat

      October 14, 2018 at 11:12 am

      Thank you so much dear 🙂 Yes, original recipe had flour, but I loved to add biscuits for more flavor and taste!

      Reply
  12. Jagruti Dhanecha

    October 11, 2018 at 9:40 pm

    Wow, brownies made with cookies! These incredible and delicious looking brownies must have tasted so yummy, wish I can grab a few pieces!

    Reply
    • Vanitha Bhat

      October 14, 2018 at 11:13 am

      Thanks so much dear 🙂 yes, they do taste absolutely divine and fudgy and the crust gives it a nice crunchy texture too!

      Reply
  13. Soma Mukherjee

    October 11, 2018 at 2:47 pm

    Vanitha di the brownie bars are looking so rich and decadent, want to pick one up from the screen and stuff my mouth mmmm yum....

    Reply
    • curryandvanilla

      October 11, 2018 at 4:47 pm

      Thanks so much dear Soma 🙂 🙂 Yes, these brownies are so decadent, even I cannot resist a piece or two most of the times!

      Reply
  14. Shobha Keshwani

    October 11, 2018 at 12:02 pm

    Wow, this is a different way of making brownies.. Crumbled cooki layer like in cheese cake.

    Reply
    • curryandvanilla

      October 11, 2018 at 4:48 pm

      Thanks so much Shobha 🙂 🙂 Yes dear, this is my son's favorite brownie bar; have made it many times!!!

      Reply

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