Cream Cheese Stuffed Brownies (Printable Version)

Rich, fudgy brownies filled with smooth cream cheese for a decadent treat in every bite.

# What You'll 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

# Steps:

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 - Place 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 Advice:

01 -
  • Easy to make using convenient brownie mix as a shortcut
  • Impressive presentation with a hidden cream cheese center
  • Perfect balance of fudgy chocolate and tangy cream cheese
  • Ready in just 32 minutes from start to finish
  • Customizable with chocolate chips, nuts, or white chocolate
02 -
  • Chill the cream cheese mixture longer if it's too soft to handle
  • Work with slightly damp hands when sealing the dough to prevent sticking
  • Don't overbake—cookies should look slightly underdone in the center
  • Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes to set properly
  • For uniform cookies, use a cookie scoop to portion the dough
  • Check brownie mix and chocolate chips labels for possible nut traces if serving those with allergies
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