Cookies & Cream Red Velvet Brownies Recipe
Indulge in the ultimate treat with these decadent Cookies & Cream Red Velvet Brownies. A luscious combination of rich red velvet brownie swirled with cream cheese and studded with chunks of chocolate sandwich cookies.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 16 brownies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Brownie:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon red food coloring
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 8 chocolate sandwich cookies, crushed
Cream Cheese Swirl:
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- Mix Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, whisk melted butter and sugar. Add eggs, food coloring, and vanilla; mix until smooth.
- Add Dry Ingredients: Sift in cocoa powder, then stir in flour and salt until just combined. Fold in half of the crushed cookies.
- Layer Batter: Spread batter in the pan.
- Prepare Cream Cheese Swirl: Mix cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth. Drop spoonfuls over batter and swirl. Sprinkle remaining cookies.
- Bake: Bake for 25–30 minutes. Cool before slicing.
Notes
- For added decadence, include white chocolate chips or a chocolate drizzle.
- Store brownies in the fridge for a fudgier texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
