Description
Indulgent chocolate brownies swirled with classic cookies & cream brownies showcase a delightful dessert merger. Creamy vanilla frosting and crushed sandwich cookies elevate this rich, chocolatey treat that satisfies deep chocolate cravings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (6.3 oz) dark chocolate chips
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- ½ cup (3.5 oz) white granulated sugar
- ¼ cup (1.8 oz) brown sugar, loosely packed
- ¼ cup (2 oz) plant-based butter
- 2 tbsps olive oil
- 2 tbsps (0.5 oz) black cocoa powder
- ¼ cup (1.2 oz) unbleached all-purpose flour
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ cup (1.7 oz) vegetable shortening
- 4 oz plant-based cream cheese, cold
- 1 ½ tsp clear vanilla extract
- 2 ½ cups (10.6 oz) powdered sugar
- 1 cup chopped Oreos (approximately 8 regular or mini Oreos)
Instructions
- Pan Preparation: Remove brownies from baking pan by loosening edges with a knife and lifting using parchment paper, then transfer to a flat surface.
- Frosting Creation: Whip shortening and cream cheese in a large bowl until silky smooth, integrating vanilla extract and gradually blending powdered sugar until achieving a consistent, creamy texture.
- Oreo Incorporation: Gently fold chopped Oreos into frosting, understanding the mixture may develop a light grayish tone.
- Frosting Application: Employ an icing spatula to distribute frosting evenly across brownie surface, creating either a smooth or swirled finish.
- Decorative Topping: Embellish frosted brownies with additional Oreo pieces, selecting from mini halves, standard cookies, or flavored varieties in varying sizes from fine crumbs to substantial chunks.
- Serving Technique: Slice brownies into precise 9 or 16 squares, thoroughly cleaning the knife between cuts to maintain crisp edges and professional presentation.
- Storage Protocol: Slice only immediate serving portions, storing remaining brownies in a completely sealed container at ambient temperature to preserve freshness and quality.
Notes
- Slice with Care: Clean your knife between cuts to achieve perfectly neat brownie edges, preventing crumbs and ensuring professional-looking squares.
- Frosting Flexibility: Optional Oreo crumbs can slightly change frosting color, so fold gently and adjust quantity based on desired aesthetic and texture.
- Storage Strategy: Keep brownies in a tightly sealed container at room temperature to maintain freshness and prevent drying out.
- Portion Control: Cut only the number of brownies you’ll eat immediately, preserving the remaining batch’s moisture and preventing unnecessary exposure.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 28 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 13
- Calories: 245
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg