Cream Cheese Stuffed Brownies (Printable Version)

Rich fudgy brownies with smooth cream cheese filling create a decadent and easy-to-make dessert experience.

# List of Ingredients:

→ Cream Cheese Filling

01 - 4 oz cream cheese, softened
02 - 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
03 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ Brownie Cookie Dough

04 - 1 box brownie mix (18-19 oz)
05 - 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
06 - 2 large eggs
07 - 1/3 cup vegetable oil
08 - 2 tablespoons water
09 - 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips, optional

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - In a small bowl, beat softened cream cheese, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth. Refrigerate for 10 minutes to firm up.
03 - In a large bowl, combine brownie mix and all-purpose flour. Add eggs, vegetable oil, and water; mix until just combined. Fold in chocolate chips if using.
04 - Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of brownie dough and gently flatten slightly in your hand.
05 - Place 1 teaspoon of cream cheese filling in the center of each dough disc. Fold dough around filling, pinching edges to seal and rolling into a ball.
06 - Place stuffed dough balls 2 inches apart on prepared baking sheets.
07 - Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, until edges are set but centers remain slightly soft. Cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Easy to prepare using a simple brownie mix plus a quick cream cheese filling.
  • Soft and chewy texture with a rich, fudgy chocolate flavor.
  • A delightful creamy surprise inside every cookie that complements the chocolate perfectly.
  • Perfectly portioned yield of 18 cookies ideal for sharing or storing.
  • Vegetarian-friendly and a satisfying dessert option for chocolate lovers.
02 -
  • Use room temperature cream cheese for the smoothest filling texture.
  • Don’t overmix the brownie dough to keep cookies tender and fudgy.
  • Space cookies 2 inches apart on baking sheets to prevent sticking and allow even baking.
  • Cool cookies for a few minutes on the sheet before transferring to a wire rack to finish cooling without breaking.
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