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Cookies and Cream Brownies

These Cookies and Cream Brownies are a decadent treat! Fudgy chocolate brownies topped with a creamy layer and crunchy Oreo bits – pure bliss!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Brownies, Chocolate, Cookies and Cream, Dessert, Easy
Servings: 12 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 cup spelt flour or substitute with plain or all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/2 cup natural sweetener or your sugar of choice
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar firmly packed
  • 1 teaspoon aluminum-free baking powder
  • 1/3 cup light butter or cold-pressed coconut oil, melted
  • 1/2 cup low-fat vanilla yogurt
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 tablespoon alcohol-free vanilla extract
  • 3/4 cup unsweetened almond milk
  • 6 Oreo cookies crushed
  • 8 oz low-fat cream cheese container
  • 1/4 cup natural sweetener or sugar of choice for the cream cheese layer
  • 1/2 tablespoon alcohol-free vanilla extract for flavoring the cream cheese
  • 4 Oreo cookies finely crushed for mixing into the cream cheese topping
  • Extra cookies (Optional) for decorating the top of your brownies

Instructions

  • Step 1: Preheat the Oven - Begin by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure even baking.
  • Step 2: Prepare Your Baking Pan - Grease an 8x8 inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
  • Step 3: Mix the Dry Ingredients - In a large mixing bowl, whisk together spelt flour, cocoa powder, natural sweetener, brown sugar, and baking powder.
  • Step 4: Combine the Wet Ingredients - Mix melted butter or coconut oil, yogurt, egg, honey, and vanilla until smooth.
  • Step 5: Combine Wet and Dry Mixtures - Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
  • Step 6: Add the Almond Milk - Gradually add almond milk to the batter, mixing until smooth.
  • Step 7: Fold in the Oreo Cookies - Gently fold crushed Oreo cookies into the brownie batter.
  • Step 8: Bake the Brownies - Pour batter into the pan and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out with a few moist crumbs.
  • Step 9: Prepare the Cream Cheese Layer - Beat cream cheese, natural sweetener, and vanilla until smooth, then fold in crushed Oreo cookies.
  • Step 10: Assemble the Brownies - Once baked, cool for 15 minutes and spread cream cheese mixture on top.
  • Step 11: Chill and Serve - Refrigerate for at least an hour, then cut into squares and serve.

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowls
  • Whisk
  • Baking pan
  • Spatula
  • Oven mitts
  • Cooling Rack

Notes

  • Double the recipe for larger gatherings or parties.
  • Experiment with flavors by adding extracts like peppermint or almond.
  • Using cold-pressed coconut oil gives a subtle flavor that complements chocolate.