Cookies & Cream Red Velvet Brownies 🍪❤️

Decadent red velvet brownies swirled with creamy cheesecake and crunchy cookies—an indulgent treat for any occasion!

Ingredients

Red Velvet Brownie Layer

• ½ cup (115 g) unsalted butter, melted
• 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 2 tbsp (30 ml) red food coloring
• ⅓ cup (40 g) cocoa powder
• ½ tsp salt
• ¾ cup (95 g) all-purpose flour

Cookies & Cream Layer

• 8 oz (225 g) cream cheese, softened
• ¼ cup (50 g) granulated sugar
• 1 large egg
• ½ tsp vanilla extract
• 10–12 chocolate sandwich cookies (e.g., Oreos), roughly chopped

Topping

• 4–5 chocolate sandwich cookies, crushed (optional)

Instructions

1. Preheat Oven: Preheat to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
2. Make Brownie Layer: Whisk melted butter, sugar, eggs, vanilla, and red food coloring until smooth. Sift in cocoa, salt, and flour; fold gently. Spread batter evenly in pan.
3. Prepare Cookies & Cream Layer: Beat cream cheese, sugar, egg, and vanilla until smooth. Fold in chopped cookies.
4. Layer & Swirl: Spoon cheesecake mixture over brownie batter. Swirl gently with a spatula or knife for marbled effect.
5. Bake: Bake 30–35 minutes until edges are set and a toothpick comes out with moist crumbs.
6. Cool & Garnish: Cool completely in pan. Sprinkle crushed cookies on top if desired.
7. Serve: Slice into squares and enjoy!

Details

• Prep Time: 20 minutes
• Cook Time: 35 minutes
• Total Time: ~55 minutes
• Yield: 12–16 brownies

Tip: Chill before slicing for cleaner cuts and extra fudgy texture!