Pink Cookie Dough Brownie Bites

Some days call for a dessert that feels cheerful without being complicated. One Thursday after work turned unexpectedly social when a school fundraiser meeting popped up and I realized I needed something sweet and fast. Inside, homework was spread across the kitchen table, my daughter was scrolling dessert ideas on her phone, and my husband was already checking the pantry like it might magically solve the problem.

I wanted something playful but not fussy. Pink felt right; bright, fun, and just enough to make everyone pause and smile after a long day. Cookie dough always disappears faster than baked cookies in our house, and brownies have never let me down. Combining the two felt like an easy kitchen experiment worth trying.

As the oven warmed, the house settled into that familiar calm that comes from mixing batter at the end of a busy day. The kids debated how pink was too pink, a spoonful of cookie dough mysteriously went missing, and by the time the brownie bites were chilling, I already knew this was one of those recipes people would ask for later.

These pink chocolate chip cookie dough brownie bites are layered, playful, and perfect for sharing. The kind of dessert that quietly steals the spotlight.

Why You’ll Love this Recipe

• Fudgy brownie base with soft cookie dough topping

• Egg-free cookie dough makes it safe and family-friendly

• Bite-sized and easy to serve

• Fun pink color that works for parties, holidays, or bake sales

• Simple steps that fit into busy evenings

Pink Cookie Dough Brownie Bites

These are layered treats made with fudgy pink brownies, soft egg-free cookie dough domes, and a sweet pink glaze. They’re playful, bite-sized, and perfect for sharing.

How to Make Pink Cookie Dough Brownie Bites

Step 1: Make the Brownie Base

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a square baking pan with parchment paper, leaving overhang for easy removal. In a large bowl, whisk the melted butter and sugar until smooth and glossy. Add the eggs one at a time, whisking well after each. Stir in the vanilla.

Sift in the cocoa powder, flour, and salt. Add pink gel food coloring and mix until the batter is smooth and evenly colored. The batter should be thick but pourable.

Step 2: Bake the Brownies

Spread the batter evenly in the prepared pan. Bake for 18–20 minutes, until the top looks set with a slight sheen and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs. Let the brownies cool completely before removing from the pan.

Once cooled, lift the brownies out and cut thick round discs using a cookie cutter. If they crumble, allow them to cool longer.

Step 3: Make the Cookie Dough

In a mixing bowl, cream the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add the milk and vanilla extract and mix until combined. Gradually fold in the heat-treated flour, then stir in the mini chocolate chips. The dough should be soft but hold its shape.

Step 4: Shape the Domes

Scoop the cookie dough and shape into smooth domes using half-sphere molds or your hands. Place on a lined tray and freeze for 20 minutes until firm.

Step 5: Assemble

Place a chilled cookie dough dome on top of each brownie base. Press gently so they stick together without flattening the dome.

Step 6: Glaze

In a small bowl, mix the powdered sugar with 2 tablespoons milk and a drop of pink food coloring until thick but pourable. Add more milk a teaspoon at a time if needed. Spoon the glaze over each bite, letting it drip naturally.

Step 7: Finish

Top with pink candy melts or pink chocolate chips while the glaze is still wet. Chill for 15 minutes until set. Serve slightly chilled or at room temperature.

Common Mistakes & How to Avoid Them

Dry brownies – Pull them from the oven while the center is still slightly soft.
Sticky cookie dough – Chill briefly or add flour one tablespoon at a time.
Runny glaze – Start thick and thin slowly.
Misshapen domes – Don’t skip the freezing step before assembly.

Serving Suggestions

• Arrange on a dessert platter for parties or school events
• Serve with cold milk or hot coffee
• Add fresh berries for a lighter contrast
• Perfect for bake sales and gift boxes

Storage Tips

• Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days
• Let sit at room temperature for 10 minutes before serving
• Freeze unglazed bites for longer storage and glaze before serving

FAQs

Can I make these ahead of time?
Yes, they can be assembled and chilled up to one day in advance.

How do I heat-treat flour?
Bake flour at 300°F for 5 minutes, then cool completely.

Can I use boxed brownie mix?
Yes, though the color and texture may vary slightly.

Do these contain raw eggs?
Only the brownie layer uses eggs; the cookie dough is egg-free.

Recipe Variations

Chocolate Lover’s Version – Skip the coloring and use dark chocolate chips.
Strawberry Cookie Dough – Add strawberry powder to the dough for a fruity twist.
Holiday Theme – Swap pink coloring for red, green, or pastel shades.

Final Thoughts

That night ended with an empty tray and a few recipe requests scribbled on sticky notes. Watching my kids sneak back for seconds made the extra steps feel worth it. These brownie bites are playful without being over-the-top, and they fit neatly into real-life schedules.

Some recipes just show up at the right time. This one did — and it didn’t last long.

Tried it?

Let me know what protein or fun toppings you added to make it your own!

Pink Cookie Dough Brownie Bites

Pink Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Brownie Bites are layered treats made with fudgy pink brownies, soft egg-free cookie dough domes, and a sweet pink glaze. They’re playful, bite-sized, and perfect for sharing.

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Prep Time 30 minutes mins

Cook Time 20 minutes mins

Total Time 1 hour hr

Course Dessert

Equipment

• Mixing bowls
• Whisk
• Spatula
• Baking pan
• Cookie Cutter
• Parchment paper
• Small scoop

Ingredients

  

• Ingredients
• Pink Brownie Base
• ½ cup unsalted butter melted
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• ⅓ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• ½ cup all-purpose flour
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• Pink gel food coloring as needed
• Cookie Dough Dome
• ½ cup unsalted butter softened
• ½ cup brown sugar
• ¼ cup granulated sugar
• 2 tablespoons milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup all-purpose flour heat-treated
• ½ cup mini chocolate chips
• Pink Glaze
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 2 –3 tablespoons milk
• Pink food coloring
• Pink candy melts or pink chocolate chips for topping

Instructions

 

• Step 1: Make the Brownie Base

  Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a square baking pan with parchment paper, leaving overhang for easy removal. In a large bowl, whisk the melted butter and sugar until smooth and glossy. Add the eggs one at a time, whisking well after each. Stir in the vanilla.
• Sift in the cocoa powder, flour, and salt. Add pink gel food coloring and mix until the batter is smooth and evenly colored. The batter should be thick but pourable.
• Step 2: Bake the Brownies

  Spread the batter evenly in the prepared pan. Bake for 18–20 minutes, until the top looks set with a slight sheen and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs. Let the brownies cool completely before removing from the pan.

  Once cooled, lift the brownies out and cut thick round discs using a cookie cutter. If they crumble, allow them to cool longer.
• Step 3: Make the Cookie Dough

  In a mixing bowl, cream the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add the milk and vanilla extract and mix until combined. Gradually fold in the heat-treated flour, then stir in the mini chocolate chips. The dough should be soft but hold its shape.
• Step 4: Shape the Domes

  Scoop the cookie dough and shape into smooth domes using half-sphere molds or your hands. Place on a lined tray and freeze for 20 minutes until firm.
• Step 5: Assemble

  Place a chilled cookie dough dome on top of each brownie base. Press gently so they stick together without flattening the dome.
• Step 6: Glaze

  In a small bowl, mix the powdered sugar with 2 tablespoons milk and a drop of pink food coloring until thick but pourable. Add more milk a teaspoon at a time if needed. Spoon the glaze over each bite, letting it drip naturally.
• Step 7: Finish

  Top with pink candy melts or pink chocolate chips while the glaze is still wet. Chill for 15 minutes until set. Serve slightly chilled or at room temperature.

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