Cookie Dough Brownies

So for FHE in seminary I made these cookie dough brownies, this isn't my picture, but you get the idea :)

Cookie Dough Brownies

1 cup butter

2 cups sugar

4 eggs

1-1/2 tsp vanilla

1/2 cup cocoa

1-1/3 cups flour

1/2 tsp salt

Filling:

1/2 cup butter, softened

1/2 cup packed brown sugar

1/4 cup sugar

2 tablespoons milk

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 cup all-purpose flour

1/2 cup mini semi-sweet chocolate chips

Glaze:

2 cups milk chocolate chips

2 tablespoons shortening

3/4 cups walnuts, optional

Cream butter and sugar together. Add eggs and blend well. Add vanilla, salt, cocoa, and flour. Don’t over-beat. Pour into a greased 9×13 pan. Bake at 350 F for 20-25 minutes or until done. Cool completely. * I made them in a cookie sheet, like a sheet cake, still cook it about 20 minutes.

For filling, in a large bowl, cream butter and sugars until light & fluffy. Beat in milk and vanilla. Gradually beat in flour. Stir in mini chocolate chips. Spread over brownies (works best to just press out with clean hands.); chill until firm.

For glaze, in a microwave safe bowl, melt chocolate chips and shortening in 30 second intervals, stirring after each time, until smooth. Spread over filling. Immediately sprinkle with nuts, pressing down slightly.

Let Glaze harden before serving. Enjoy :)