Description
Cookies and Cream Dessert Bars Brookies are the ultimate indulgence, merging rich chocolate brownies with a creamy cookies and cream layer. These bars boast a fudgy texture complemented by crunchy Oreo pieces, making them perfect for any occasion—from birthday celebrations to cozy nights in. Easy to prepare and deliciously satisfying, these brookies will quickly become your go-to dessert.
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup crushed Oreos
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
- In a large bowl, mix melted butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth. Fold in flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt until just combined.
- Pour half of the brownie batter into the prepared dish and bake for 20 minutes.
- While baking, mix softened cream cheese with crushed Oreos until well combined.
- Spread the Oreo mixture over the baked brownie layer.
- Drop spoonfuls of remaining brownie batter on top and swirl gently.
- Bake for an additional 25-30 minutes until edges are set but center remains soft.
- Cool completely before slicing into bars.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (80g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: - For richer flavor, chill the cookie dough for about 30 minutes before layering. - Customize your brookies with favorite mix-ins like nuts or different cookie varieties.