I wish I could take credit for these Chocolate Chip Brownie Delights. I discovered them at my 3rd grader’s Christmas Party. This must-have recipe was pulled out of thin air the night before by a very creative mom. I encouraged her to submit it to a contest. She demurred, but shared the information – a magical recipe that has all my sons happy to visit me in the kitchen.
Chocolate Chip Brownie Delights are so easy you could almost feel guilty. That guilt evaporates when you see the older ones stealing a few when your back is turned and the younger ones begging for more – the guilt is replaced by a happy heart – the kind of happiness moms find in a variety of ways – a hug from a son, “I-love-mom” written in the snow – or devouring the cooking and asking for more’!
Recipe: One large Nestles Toll House Refrigerated Cookie Dough. Slice cookies between 1/4 to 1/2 inch and then cut into 1/3s. Roll into balls and place in non-stick mini-muffin tins. Cook according to directions. (If you want a homemade Chocolate Chip Cookie recipe, check out Type A Mommy’s recipe – She claims it’s the BEST Chocolate Chip Cookie recipe ever.
You can either make homemade brownies or buy them pre-made. I prefer Kroger Bakery Brownies because they are so moist. Keep in mind that I am focusing on an easy after-school surprise – a no-frazzle approach on those days when I just want to be a happy mom making life a little sweeter for my boys.
I slice the brownies into 1/3s and place on top of the piping hot Chocolate Chip Cups the muffin tin creates through baking. The heat melts the brownies a bit in a carmelizing kind of way.
Let cool before removing from the tins. If you remove too soon, they will lose shape and fall apart.
There are many different ways into the hearts of our children. Some are direct – “I love you.” Or with words of praise about their nobleness, their talents, their hard work, their uniqueness. Sometimes we love our children invisibly but powerfully – through prayer. Sometimes, it is indirect – like Chocolate Chip Brownie Delights.
Oh my goodness, those look delicious. I want some.
You’re a very cool mom.
Have a nice week,
Nannette
So true. Often the unspoken support or deed speaks the loudest to not only our children, but to everyone. Lovely post.
Did you say you were bringing some of those brownie delights over? LOL
looks delicious!!! Had to stop by and say hi!! snowed in! Sounds cuddly and lovely!Enjoy!!!
I’ll take 2 dozen. Should I send you my address?
those look sooo yummy!!! stopping by from SITS. have a wonderful, warm, cozy day. ❤
Stopping by from SITS – those look delicious!
Those look so yummy, could forget about a diet when you see them
Urgh, I hate recipes that look yummy and then begin with “take one packet of cake mix/cookie dough/other item that we don’t have here or not in the same quantities”. Not fair!
Have you got a real recipe for brownies though? The one my mum gave me doesn’t work (I’ve tried it several times with no success yet).
Those would definitely make me feel loved.
Looks wonderful! Just found you…FIVE boys. That’s a tall order. Every day. Every minute of the day. Greetings from Italy via SITS.
I’m hosting a party this weekend. These will make a perfect snack.
I really like this idea. May try it one day.
Visiting from SITS. Have a great day!
They look SOOO yummy!! thanks for sharing the how-to! 🙂 I’m visiting from christy rose. 🙂
these look gorgeous and im sure they’re delicious too. love your blog name. 🙂 dropping by from SITS
Oh, you are killing my diet! I think I gained 10 pounds just looking and now I want to make them.
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Oh those sound so yummy!
I love easy recipes! We will definitely be trying this at our house! I love that it is a recipe that I can easily remember as well!
Thanks so much for sharing! 🙂
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oh my those do look delish. unfortunately, they’d probably get mostly eaten by my. 😉
I saw your comment on SITS about being snowed in. I envy you so. we’re just drowning in a rainy FEbruary.. I’d take cozy snow any day. 🙂
Saw you on SITS. Yum. Those look delicious!
Those look so wonderful! 🙂
SAw you on SITS! Saying hi!
I am SO MAKING these for my daughter’s birthday party in a few weeks! They look awesome!!!
Who would say “no” to anything with chocolate? Except the ones who have allergies to it. That’s one thing I like about your blog. It has a little bit of everything: life, recipes, trials, victories…etc..
You don’t need to thank me for the prayers. To God be the glory that in this blogosphere, we all became a blessing to each other. Thank you for your encouragement…God bless you sister and be strong in the Lord’s mighty power!
Dear Mary Leigh, thank you for sharing this mouthwatering delight. We do not get Nestle’s Toll House Refrigerated Cookie Dough here, so I must have to look for a local substitute. I can ask around. You made it sound so tempting that I feel I have to go out to the grocery at 5:40 in the morning!
I love the way you photographed everything to be included in your post. It must really be yummy.
After having been to some blogs a while ago where I got my fill of anointed spiritual boost, I found myself being delighted by Rebecca (LIfe and Godliness) raving about the ground chuck bargain she got at 99 cents for a 3 pound package. Her post brought such a delight to my heart…and now yours!
This has been such a well rounded early morning experience for me.
I thank GOd for your heart…and for bringing you to my life.
Love
Lidj
Cookies with brownies inside? Am I dreaming? If I am I’m definitely in heaven!
Oh my! Those look so good. I love the little glass display thingy too:) Sorry couldn’t remember what you call those things.
Cookies and brownies…together????
This world is a beautiful place… 🙂
these look yummy…i think i saw something similar recently with mini peanut butter cups–all of it makes me want to raid the sweets cabinet.
Thank you for the linkage! I’m not kidding, they really are the best!! And this, wow, this looks freaking awesome. My son has his second birthday party this weekend, and I just might have to make some of these for it. They look positively scrumptious!
Oh, I love this; will have to try! Thanks so much! 🙂
This recipe reminds me of the chocolate chip filled chocolate magic cookies at my local coffee shop.
I tried making them myself and still have not figured out how their baker gets them so perfect.
You can not tell that they have chocolate inside until you bite into one.
Mmmm…
Congrats on being featured on SITS!
Those look completely delish and such an awesome idea!
Stoppin’ by from SITS…
The title of this post drew me in…and now I am really craving chocolate.
I hope you know that you’re a very sweet mom, and your kids are lucky!!!
I think that these would definitely speak “i love you” to my kids! I will have to give them a try. 🙂
This is lovely! I love how you connected the lessons to the delicious cookies!
Oh what a delicious treat!! And I do love your post – such sweet thoughts. Now I’m even more glad that I made choc chip cookies for my son! 🙂