Cream Cheese Stuffed Brownies (Printable)

Rich fudgy brownies with a creamy cheese center and chocolate chips for an indulgent dessert treat.

# What You Need:

→ 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

# How To Make:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - In a small bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth. Refrigerate for 10 minutes to firm up.
03 - In a large bowl, combine brownie mix and flour. Add eggs, oil, and water; mix until just combined. Fold in chocolate chips if using.
04 - Scoop tablespoon-sized balls of brownie dough and 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 to seal and rolling into a ball.
06 - Arrange stuffed dough balls 2 inches apart on prepared baking sheets.
07 - Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are set but centers are slightly soft. Cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Combines the rich fudginess of brownies with a creamy, tangy surprise inside.
  • Easy and quick to prepare using a simple brownie mix and a few pantry staples.
  • Perfectly sized for sharing or indulging in a single serving treat.
  • Vegetarian-friendly and customizable with optional chocolate chips or nuts.
02 -
  • Use softened cream cheese to achieve a smooth and easy-to-spread filling.
  • Do not overmix the brownie dough to keep cookies tender and fudgy.
  • Maintain spacing between cookies to prevent sticking during baking.
  • Cool cookies on the baking sheet briefly before moving to a wire rack to avoid breaking.
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