Cookies and Cream Brownies
Ingredients
For the Brownie Batter:
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter
- 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (optional for extra chocolatey brownies)
For the Cookies and Cream Swirl:
- 8-10 Oreo cookies (or any chocolate sandwich cookies)
- 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
For the Topping:
- 6-8 Oreo cookies, crushed
Instructions
1. Preheat and Prepare:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease and flour a 9×13-inch baking dish or line it with parchment paper.
2. Make the Brownie Batter:
- In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over low heat. Remove from heat and stir in the granulated sugar and brown sugar until well combined.
- Allow the mixture to cool slightly, then add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, salt, and baking powder.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Fold in the chocolate chips if using.
3. Prepare the Cookies and Cream Swirl:
- In a medium bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth.
- Add the granulated sugar, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract, and mix until well combined.
- Coarsely chop 8-10 Oreo cookies and fold them into the cream cheese mixture.
4. Assemble the Brownies:
- Pour the brownie batter into the prepared baking dish and spread it evenly.
- Dollop spoonfuls of the cookies and cream mixture on top of the brownie batter.
- Use a knife or a skewer to swirl the cream cheese mixture into the brownie batter to create a marble effect.
5. Bake the Brownies:
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with just a few moist crumbs. The brownies should be set around the edges but slightly gooey in the center.
6. Add the Topping:
- While the brownies are still warm, sprinkle the crushed Oreo cookies evenly over the top.
7. Cool and Serve:
- Allow the brownies to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before cutting into squares.
- Enjoy your delicious Cookies and Cream Brownies!
These brownies combine rich, fudgy chocolate with the creamy, crunchy delight of cookies and cream for a decadent treat that’s sure to please any sweet tooth
