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Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Brownies

1 box original Marie Callenders brownie mix (with chocolate pouch)
1 pouch Marie Callenders Chocolate Chip Cookie Mix
12 oz. semisweet chocolate (I used Baker's SEMISWEET squares)
3/4 c. heavy cream
6 TBSP butter
1/2 tsp vanilla

Preheat oven to 350. Grease the bottom only of a 9 x 13" pan.

Prepare the brownie mix as directed. Pour into prepared pan. Set aside.



Prepare the cookie dough as directed.



Drop the cookie dough by rounded tablespoons onto the brownie batter and press down slightly.


Bake for 35-40 minutes, until a toothpick comes out almost clean. Cool completely on a wire rack.



Optional: For the ganache:

Chop the chocolate (or use chocolate chips). Heat the cream and butter just until it begins to simmer. Pour over the chopped chocolate. Let stand 5 minutes, then stir until smooth. Stir in the vanilla.

{I could dive head first right into this.}

Pour the ganache over the cooled brownies, spread and let stand until the ganache has set. Cut with a bench scraper and devour!