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Brownie Cookie Roll

Brownie Cookie Roll

A rich and dense brownie roll cake that is perfect for impressing guests, filled with your choice of delicious fillings like cream cheese frosting or chocolate ganache.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Baked Goods
Calories: 300
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Brownie Base
  • 1 cup Melted butter For richness
  • 1 cup Granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup Brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
  • 3 large Eggs
  • 1 cup All-purpose flour Add a spoon more than usual brownies
  • 1/2 cup Cocoa powder For flavor
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/2 cup Chocolate chips Optional, for extra chocolate flavor
Fillings
  • 1 cup Cream cheese frosting Default filling, tangy and stable
  • 1 cup Chocolate ganache Let cool until thick
  • 1 cup Whipped cream plus berries Lighter filling, serve same day
  • 1 cup Salted caramel buttercream Sweet and salty flavor
  • 1 cup Cookie butter filling Unexpectedly good with brownie

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven and prepare a jelly roll pan.
  2. Mix all brownie base ingredients until smooth.
  3. Pour the mixture into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
  4. Bake until set, about 15 minutes. Don't overbake.
  5. Dust a clean kitchen towel with cocoa powder or powdered sugar.
  6. Once baked, flip the brownie sheet onto the towel and roll it gently.
  7. Let it cool while rolled up.
Filling
  1. Unroll the brownie carefully once cooled.
  2. Spread your desired filling evenly over the surface.
  3. Roll the brownie back up gently.
  4. Chill the roll to set the filling, about 30 minutes.
Serving
  1. Dust with cocoa powder or drizzle chocolate before slicing.
  2. Slice and serve.

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Freeze the unfrosted rolled base wrapped tightly for up to 2 months.