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Cookies and Cream Brownies

This Cookies and Cream Brownies recipe is a decadent treat! Fudgy chocolate brownies topped with creamy Oreo frosting will impress everyone.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Brownies:
  • 1 cup spelt flour or substitute for plain or all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/2 cup natural sweetener or sugar of choice
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar (firmly packed)
  • 1 teaspoon aluminium-free baking powder
  • 1/3 cup light butter or cold-pressed coconut oil (melted)
  • 1/2 cup low-fat vanilla yogurt
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 tablespoon alcohol-free vanilla extract
  • 3/4 cup unsweetened almond milk
  • 6 Oreo cookies or a healthy Oreo cookie substitute
For the Cream Cheese Frosting:
  • 8 oz low-fat cream cheese
  • 1/4 cup natural sweetener or sugar of choice
  • 1/2 tablespoon alcohol-free vanilla extract
  • 4 cookies Oreo cookies (crushed finely)
  • Extra cookies (Optional) for decorating

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Spatula
  • Baking pan (9x9 inch)
  • Parchment paper
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Cooling rack

Method
 

Instructions:
  1. Step 1: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Prepare your baking pan by lining it with parchment paper for easy removal later.
  2. Step 2: In a mixing bowl, whisk together the spelt flour, cocoa powder, natural sweetener, brown sugar, and baking powder until well combined. Set this mixture aside.
  3. Step 3: In another bowl, mix the melted butter (or coconut oil), low-fat yogurt, egg, honey, and vanilla extract. Whisk until smooth and creamy.
  4. Step 4: Slowly add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients, stirring gently until just combined. Avoid overmixing to keep the brownies fudgy.
  5. Step 5: Chop the 6 Oreo cookies into chunks and fold them into the brownie batter, ensuring they are evenly distributed.
  6. Step 6: Pour the brownie batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it evenly. Bake for about 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out mostly clean, with a few moist crumbs attached.
  7. Step 7: Once baked, remove the brownies from the oven and let them cool in the pan on a wire rack for at least 10 minutes. Then, lift them out using the parchment paper and allow them to cool completely.
  8. Step 8: In a mixing bowl, beat the low-fat cream cheese, natural sweetener, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy. Fold in the finely crushed Oreo cookies until well combined.
  9. Step 9: Once the brownies are completely cool, spread the cream cheese frosting evenly over the top. For a decorative touch, add extra crushed Oreo cookies on top.
  10. Step 10: Slice the brownies into squares and serve. Enjoy the delightful combination of rich chocolate brownie and creamy Oreo frosting!

Notes

  • Store brownies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
  • Freeze brownies for up to 3 months; wrap individually in plastic wrap.
  • Let brownies cool completely before frosting to prevent melting.