Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Brownie Bombs

1. Begin by preparing the cookie dough. In a medium bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy.

2. Stir in the vanilla extract to infuse some delicious flavor.

3. Gradually mix in the all-purpose flour and salt until just combined to create the cookie dough.

4. Fold in the mini chocolate chips for that extra chocolatey goodness.

5. Roll the cookie dough into small balls, about 1 inch in diameter.

6. Place these cookie dough balls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and freeze them for at least 30 minutes to firm up.

7. While the cookie dough balls are freezing, preheat your oven following the instructions on the brownie mix package (or for your homemade brownie batter).

8. Prepare the brownie mix by combining the required eggs, oil, and water according to the package directions or your chosen recipe.

9. Once the cookie dough balls are sufficiently frozen, dip each one into the brownie batter, making sure they are fully coated.

10. Return the coated brownie bombs to the parchment-lined baking sheet.

11. Bake in the preheated oven according to the brownie mix instructions (usually about 10-12 minutes). The coating should be set and slightly cracked when done.

12. Allow the brownie bombs to cool on the baking sheet for about 10 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.

13. (Optional) For an extra layer of decadence, melt 1 cup of chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl or using a double boiler. Dip each brownie bomb into the melted chocolate, then place them back on the parchment paper to set.