Cookies and Cream Brownies blend rich chocolate brownie layers with a luscious cream cheese swirl for a delightful treat. If you’re a fan of cookies and cream, the dessert is bound to become a favorite. Get ready to impress with the easy-to-follow recipe.
For those watching their sugar intake, consider substituting with a sugar alternative. If you’re short on cream cheese, mascarpone or ricotta can work in a pinch, though the flavor will vary slightly. When choosing cocoa, a high-quality brand can truly enhance the brownie flavor. Check for allergy concerns, particularly with cookies, as they may contain gluten or dairy.
Brownies & Bars
Cookies and Cream Brownies Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 egg
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine, melted
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup baking cocoa
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 12 cream-filled chocolate sandwich cookies, crushed
Instructions
- In a small mixing bowl, beat 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, 1/4 cup sugar, 1 egg, and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract until smooth; set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine 1/2 cup melted butter (or margarine), 1/2 cup sugar, 1/2 cup brown sugar, and 1/2 cup baking cocoa; blend well.
- Add 2 eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- In a separate bowl, combine 1/2 cup all-purpose flour and 1 teaspoon baking powder; stir into the cocoa mixture until just combined.
- Gently fold in the crushed 12 cream-filled chocolate sandwich cookies, mixing until evenly distributed.
- Pour the brownie batter into a greased 11x7x2 baking pan, spreading it evenly.
- Spoon the cream cheese mixture over the brownie batter and use a knife to cut through the batter, creating a swirl effect.
- Bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out with moist crumbs.
- Allow to cool completely before cutting into squares.
Part of our Brownie and Bar Recipes collection — Part 2 of 4:
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