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Chocolate Cream Cheese Brownies

ByEducation DIRT
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Indulge in the decadent goodness of Chocolate Cream Cheese Brownies, a delightful twist on a classic favorite adapted from a Hersheyland recipe. The cream cheese creates a rich and gooey brownie for an irresistible treat that will satisfy your sweet craving. To access the original recipe and discover more delicious creations, visit Hersheyland’s website.
Chocolate Cream Cheese Brownies
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Chocolate Cream Cheese Brownies

Recipe by Education DIRTCourse: Dessert
Servings

12

servings
Prep time

15

minutes
Cooking time

45

minutes

These delectable brownies boast a velvety, melt-in-your-mouth creaminess that perfectly complements their rich chocolate flavor

What You’ll Need

  • Supplies

  • Mixer with bowl and paddle attachment

  • 13x9x2-inch baking pan

  • Parchment Paper

  • Spatula

  • Ingredients

  • 1 cup (226 g) butter, softened (regular or vegan)

  • 3 oz. (85.1 g) cream cheese, softened

  • 2 cups (400 g) granulated sugar

  • 3 eggs (150 g)

  • 1 teaspoon (4.7 g) vanilla extract

  • ½ teaspoon (1.4 g) coffee extract

  • Dry Ingredients – Whisk together

  • 1cup (120 g) all-purpose flour

  • ¾ cup (63 g) cocoa *See note below.

  • ½ teaspoon (1.2 g) espresso powder

  • ¼ teaspoon (1 g) baking powder

  • ½ teaspoon (3 g) salt

  • Mix-Ins

  • ¾ cup (127.5 g) mini chocolate chips

Directions

  • Heat oven to 325°F.
  • Prepare 13x9x2-inch baking pan by lining it with parchment paper, leaving enough paper to lift brownies out of pan.
  • In medium-sized bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa, espresso powder, cocoa, and salt. Set aside.
  • Using a paddle attachment, beat butter and cream cheese until light and fluffy (approximately 4 minutes on medium speed). Use spatula to scrape bottom and sides of bowl.
  • Add eggs and vanilla. Beat until no egg yolk can be seen (approximately 1 minute on medium speed). Use spatula to scrape bottom and sides of bowl.
  • With mixer on low, gradually add dry ingredients and mix just until blended.
  • With mixer on low, add mini chocolate chips and mix until morsels are distributed through batter.
  • Using spatula, spread batter in prepared pan.
  • Bake 40 to 45 minutes or just until brownies begin to pull away from sides.
  • Cool completely in pan, and then lift brownies out using parchment paper.
  • Cut into squares and enjoy!

Notes

  • I use 50 grams of regular cocoa powder and 13 grams of Dutch process cocoa powder.
  • Original Recipe: https://www.hersheyland.com/recipes/chocolate-cream-cheese-brownies.html

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