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In a medium bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
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Mix in the vanilla extract.
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Gradually add flour and salt, mixing until just combined.
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Fold in the mini chocolate chips.
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Roll the cookie dough into 1-inch balls and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Freeze for at least 30 minutes.
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Preheat oven according to the brownie mix instructions or prepare your homemade brownie batter.
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Prepare the brownie mix as instructed, mixing in eggs, oil, and water.
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Dip each frozen cookie dough ball into the brownie batter, ensuring it is fully coated, then place the coated balls back on the parchment-lined baking sheet.
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Bake according to the brownie mix instructions, typically 10-12 minutes, or until the brownie coating is set and slightly cracked.
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Let the brownie bombs cool on the baking sheet for 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.
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Optional: Melt 1 cup of chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl or using a double boiler. Dip each brownie bomb into the melted chocolate and place them back on the parchment paper to set.