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Cookies & Cream Brownies

Fudgy brownies with a tangy cream cheese layer and crunchy Oreo bits, perfect for quick family meals or after-school snacks.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 12 pieces
Calories 300 kcal

Ingredients
  

Brownie Base

  • 1 cup unsalted butter Melted into a silky base.
  • 2 cups sugar Sweetness and creates a crackly top.
  • 4 large eggs Room temperature for even mixing.
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Brightens the chocolate flavor.
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour Gives structure to the brownies.
  • 1 cup cocoa powder Use Dutch-processed for deeper chocolate.
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt Balances the sweetness.

Cream Cheese Layer

  • 8 oz cream cheese Softened at room temperature.
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar Sweetens the cream cheese layer.
  • 1 cup crushed Oreo cookies For the cookies-and-cream flavor.

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking pan and line with parchment paper.
  • Melt the butter in a microwave-safe bowl or on the stovetop. Stir into sugar until mostly combined.
  • Add eggs one at a time, beating gently after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, and salt. Gradually fold the dry mixture into the wet ingredients.
  • Spread half of the brownie batter into the prepared pan.

Cream Cheese Layer

  • Beat together the cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth. Fold in the crushed Oreo cookies.
  • Pour the cream cheese mixture over the brownie layer.

Final Assembly

  • Spread the remaining brownie batter on top of the cream cheese layer.
  • Bake for 30–35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
  • Let the pan cool completely on a wire rack before cutting into squares.

Notes

Expect fudgy, slightly gooey brownies with a lush cream cheese middle. Chill before cutting for neat squares.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 3gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 23g
Keyword Brownies, Comfort Food, Cookies and Cream, family-friendly, Quick Dessert
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