Ingredients

• 0.5 cups butter , softened
• 0.5 cups light brown sugar
• 4.25 cups white sugar
• 0.5 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 large egg
• 1.25 cups all-purpose flour
• 0.5 teaspoons salt
• 0.5 teaspoons baking soda
• 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips

Instructions

1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
2. 2 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
3. 3 Prepare cookie layer: Beat 1/2 cup butter, 1/2 cup brown sugar, 1/4 cup white sugar, and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla in a large bowl until creamy. Add one egg; beat until light and creamy, about 2 minutes.
4. 4 Whisk 1 1/4 cups flour, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and baking soda in a bowl. Gradually stir flour mixture into butter mixture until dough is combined. Stir chocolate chips into dough. Spread dough evenly into the prepared baking dish; set aside.
5. 5 Prepare brownie layer: Stir 1 cup sugar, 1/2 cup melted butter, and 1 teaspoon vanilla in a bowl; add two eggs and beat well. Mix in cocoa powder until well-combined. Stir in 1/2 cup flour, baking powder, and 1/8 teaspoon salt until batter is combined. Pour over cookie layer and spread to cover completely.
6. 6 Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 20 to 25 minutes. Cool completely before cutting into 20 bars. Enjoy!

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