Cream Cheese Stuffed Brownies (Print Version)

Fudgy brownie cookies featuring a smooth cream cheese center, perfect for a rich, decadent treat.

# Needed Ingredients:

→ 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 Steps:

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

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • The cream cheese center stays gooey even after cooling, making every bite feel like you're getting away with something delicious.
  • Brownie mix does most of the heavy lifting, so you get bakery-quality results in under 35 minutes without stress.
  • These cookies strike that perfect balance between chewy and fudgy that makes people ask for your secret ingredient.
02 -
  • The cream cheese filling needs to be cold and firm enough to handle, or it'll seep right out during baking—don't skip the refrigeration step.
  • Underbaking by just one minute makes the difference between cookies that are gooey and cookies that are dry; set a timer and check at the 10-minute mark.
03 -
  • Scooping the dough into a muffin tin first creates perfectly uniform cookies and takes the guesswork out of sizing.
  • Drizzle cooled cookies with melted chocolate or dust with powdered sugar for a finished look that feels intentional and impressive.
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