Description
These Cookies & Cream Red Velvet Brownies combine the rich flavors of red velvet cake with a creamy cheesecake swirl and crunchy Oreo cookie topping. Perfectly moist and decadent, these brownies make for an irresistible dessert or snack, blending the best of classic red velvet and cookies & cream in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Brownie Base:
- 1 box of red velvet cake mix
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Cream Cheese Swirl:
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Topping:
- 10 Oreo cookies, crushed
Instructions
- Preheat & Prep: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Prepare an 8×8-inch baking pan by greasing it lightly or lining it with parchment paper to ensure easy removal.
- Make Brownie Batter: In a large mixing bowl, combine the red velvet cake mix, vegetable oil, eggs, milk, and vanilla extract. Mix thoroughly until the batter is smooth and well blended. Pour and spread the batter evenly into the prepared baking pan.
- Cream Cheese Swirl: In a separate bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with the powdered sugar and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and creamy, free of lumps.
- Create Swirls: Drop spoonfuls of the cream cheese mixture onto the batter’s surface. Using a knife or skewer, gently swirl the cream cheese into the brownie batter to create a marbled effect.
- Add Topping: Evenly sprinkle the crushed Oreo cookies over the top of the swirled batter, pressing them lightly into the surface to help them adhere during baking.
- Bake: Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs, indicating the brownies are perfectly baked.
- Cool & Serve: Remove the brownies from the oven and allow them to cool completely in the pan. Once cooled, cut into 12 squares and serve.
Notes
- Make sure the cream cheese is softened to room temperature for easier mixing and a smoother swirl.
- Do not overmix the cream cheese when adding it to the batter; gentle swirling creates the best marbled effect.
- Use an 8×8-inch pan for proper brownie thickness; a larger pan will make them thinner and may affect baking time.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- For a stronger Oreo flavor, consider folding some crushed Oreos into the brownie batter before adding the cream cheese swirl.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
