Description
Rich chocolate brownies meet classic cookies & cream in this irresistible dessert mashup. Creamy vanilla-speckled frosting and crushed sandwich cookies crown fudgy chocolate layers, creating a sweet indulgence you won’t be able to resist.
Ingredients
Scale
Cookies & Cream Brownies Ingredients:
Main Ingredients:
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter
- 20–25 Oreo cookies
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- 1 1/2 cups white chocolate chips
Dry Ingredients:
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the baking vessel by lining a 9×13-inch pan with parchment paper and heating the oven to 350°F.
- Create a rich base by melting butter in a saucepan over medium heat, then removing from warmth and whisking in sugar, eggs, and vanilla until achieving a silky, uniform consistency.
- In a separate mixing bowl, combine the dry ingredients – flour, cocoa powder, salt, and baking powder – ensuring thorough integration of components.
- Gently incorporate the dry mixture into the wet ingredients, stirring until a smooth, cohesive batter forms.
- Carefully fold in half of the crushed Oreo cookies and white chocolate chips, distributing them evenly throughout the mixture.
- Transfer the batter to the prepared pan, spreading it uniformly and ensuring an even surface.
- Scatter the remaining chopped Oreos across the top of the batter, creating a decorative and crunchy topping.
- Slide the pan into the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, checking doneness by inserting a toothpick – it should emerge with slightly moist crumbs.
- Remove from oven and allow to cool completely before slicing into decadent squares, letting the brownies set and develop their rich, fudgy texture.
Notes
- Choose high-quality cocoa powder for deeper, richer chocolate flavor that elevates the entire brownie experience.
- Slightly underbake brownies to ensure a fudgy, moist texture that melts in your mouth and keeps edges soft and delectable.
- Use room temperature eggs to help them blend seamlessly into the batter, creating a smoother and more consistent mixture.
- Crush Oreo cookies roughly to maintain some chunky texture, which adds delightful crunch and visual interest throughout the brownies.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 16
- Calories: 314 kcal
- Sugar: 27 g
- Sodium: 123 mg
- Fat: 21 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg