Cream Cheese Stuffed Brownies (Printable)

Rich, fudgy brownie cookies with a luscious cream cheese center for a decadent treat.

# Components:

→ Cream Cheese Filling

01 - 4 oz cream cheese, softened
02 - 2 tbsp granulated sugar
03 - 1/2 tsp 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 tbsp water
09 - 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips, optional

# Method:

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 tsp 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 Advice:

01 -
  • Incredibly easy using brownie mix as the base, saving time without sacrificing flavor
  • The cream cheese filling adds a delightful tangy contrast to the rich chocolate cookie
  • Soft, fudgy texture with perfectly crisp edges and a gooey center
  • Makes 18 cookies, perfect for sharing at gatherings or gifting
  • Customizable with your choice of chocolate chips or other mix-ins
  • Ready in just 32 minutes from start to finish
02 -
  • Use room temperature cream cheese for easier mixing and a smoother filling
  • Chill the cream cheese mixture longer if it's too soft to handle—it should be firm but scoopable
  • Don't skip adding flour to the brownie mix; it helps create the right cookie texture
  • Seal the dough completely around the filling to prevent leaks during baking
  • For extra decadence, drizzle finished cookies with melted chocolate
  • Store cookies in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days
  • These cookies freeze beautifully—wrap individually and freeze for up to 2 months
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