Description
These Cookies & Cream Red Velvet Brownies combine the rich, chocolatey flavor of red velvet cake with a creamy, tangy cream cheese swirl and a crunchy Oreo cookie topping. Perfectly moist and indulgent, these brownies are a delightful twist on classic red velvet desserts, baked to perfection in just 45 minutes.
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). Grease an 8×8-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper to prevent sticking and make cleanup easier.
- Make Brownie Batter: In a large mixing bowl, combine the red velvet cake mix, vegetable oil, eggs, milk, and vanilla extract. Mix until the batter is smooth and well incorporated. Spread the batter evenly into the prepared baking pan.
- Cream Cheese Swirl: In a separate bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract together until smooth and creamy, ensuring there are no lumps.
- Create Swirls: Drop spoonfuls of the cream cheese mixture evenly over the brownie batter. Use a knife or skewer to gently swirl the cream cheese into the batter, creating a marbled effect.
- Add Topping: Sprinkle the crushed Oreo cookies evenly over the top of the batter and cream cheese swirls, pressing them in lightly to help them stick.
- Bake: Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs but no wet batter.
- Cool & Serve: Allow the brownies to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before cutting into squares to serve. This lets the brownies set for clean cuts and better texture.
Notes
- Make sure the cream cheese is softened before mixing to avoid lumps in the swirl.
- Do not overbake the brownies; they should be moist inside when a toothpick is inserted.
- Pressing the Oreo crumbs into the batter helps them stay on top and adds a delightful crunch.
- You can substitute regular milk with almond or oat milk for a dairy-free option, though cream cheese would still be dairy unless substituted.
- This dessert is best enjoyed within 2-3 days stored in an airtight container at room temperature or refrigerated.
