Cream Cheese Stuffed Brownies (Print View)

Fudgy brownie treats filled with a smooth, creamy cheese center for a delightful dessert.

# 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

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - In a small bowl, beat softened cream cheese, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth. Refrigerate for 10 minutes to firm up.
03 - In a large bowl, combine brownie mix and all-purpose flour. Add eggs, vegetable 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 edges 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 remain slightly soft. Cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The cream cheese filling stays hidden until you bite through, creating that delightful surprise moment.
  • Using brownie mix means you skip the complicated cocoa ratios and still get restaurant-quality fudginess.
  • They're soft in the center and set on the edges, so you get both textures in one cookie.
  • Takes less than an hour total, including oven time, so you can make them on a whim.
02 -
  • If your cream cheese filling is too soft, it will leak out of the dough while baking and you'll end up with naked brownie cookies—chill it longer if needed.
  • Don't overbake these; the magic happens when the edges are set but the inside is still slightly soft, which is when that cream cheese pocket feels most luxurious.
03 -
  • If your brownie mix includes chocolate chunks already, skip the extra chips and you'll save yourself the decision-making.
  • Room temperature dough is easier to work with than cold dough, so let it rest for a few minutes if it feels stiff straight from mixing.
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