Description
Cookies & Cream Brownies deliver rich chocolate decadence with classic sandwich cookie crumbles nestled throughout fudgy layers. Chocolate lovers will savor each indulgent bite of this simple yet irresistible dessert that promises pure bliss in every square.
Ingredients
Scale
Cookies & Cream Brownies
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup (180g) dark chocolate chips
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- ½ cup (100g) white granulated sugar
- ¼ cup (50g) brown sugar, loosely packed
Baking Ingredients:
- ¼ cup (58g) plant-based butter
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons (15g) black cocoa powder
- ¼ cup (33g) unbleached all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Frosting Ingredients:
- ¼ cup (48g) vegetable shortening
- 4 ounces plant-based cream cheese, cold
- 1 ½ teaspoons clear vanilla extract
- 2 ½ cups (300g) powdered sugar
- 1 cup chopped Oreos (approximately 8 regular or mini Oreos)
Instructions
- After the brownies have completely cooled, release them from the pan by running a butter knife along the edges that touch the sides directly.
- Utilize the excess parchment paper to gently lift the brownies out of the baking pan, then carefully remove and discard the parchment paper.
- Place the brownies on a completely level surface in preparation for frosting.
- In a spacious mixing bowl, cream together the shortening and cream cheese until the mixture becomes uniformly smooth and well-integrated.
- Incorporate the vanilla extract into the creamy mixture, blending thoroughly.
- Gradually add the powdered sugar, beating until the frosting reaches a completely consistent texture.
- Optional: Fold in of finely chopped Oreos into the frosting, noting this may slightly alter the frosting’s color to a light gray.
- Spread the entire batch of frosting evenly across the brownie surface using an icing spatula, either smoothing or swirling as preferred.
- Immediately garnish the frosted brownies with additional chopped Oreos – mini Oreos halved, regular Oreos, or flavored varieties can be used in various sizes from large chunks to fine crumbs.
- Carefully slice the brownies into 9 or 16 precisely even squares, cleaning the knife between each cut to ensure clean edges.
- For optimal freshness, slice only the portions you plan to consume immediately, keeping the remaining brownies intact.
- Preserve leftover brownies in a completely sealed container at room temperature.
Notes
- Lift brownies smoothly by using parchment paper edges, ensuring clean removal without breaking.
- Blend cream cheese and shortening until ultra-smooth for creamy, perfect frosting consistency.
- Optional Oreo addition can subtly change frosting color and enhance overall flavor profile.
- Strategically place chopped Oreo pieces on top for decorative and delicious visual appeal.
- Slice brownies precisely using a clean knife between cuts to maintain neat, professional presentation.
- Preserve freshness by storing in sealed container at room temperature and slicing only the portions you’ll consume immediately.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 28 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 24 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg