These are Easy Cookies ‘n Cream Brownies with a special twist! If you’ve never frozen a layer of cookies ‘n cream spread and tucked it inside brownie batter… today’s your lucky day. This little trick turns classic boxed brownies into a melty, gooey masterpiece.
All you need is a box brownie mix, a jar of Better Goods Cookies ’n Cream Spread, and a handful of chocolate chips. The frozen middle melts into the fudgiest, creamiest layer as it bakes, and they’re guaranteed to blow your mind!
Cookies ‘n Cream Confidential Brownies
Ingredients
- 1 box brownie mix + the ingredients listed on the box (make sure it’s for a 13×9″ pan)
- 1 jar Better Goods Cookies ‘n Cream Spread
- 1/2 cup milk chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup white chocolate chips
Instructions
- Place a large sheet of parchment paper on a cutting board or tray, positioning it in the center of your workspace. Mark a 13×9″ rectangle lightly with a pencil to use as a guide. (I lay the pan onto the parchment paper and just trace around it.)
- Spread 3/4 to 1 full jar of Cookies ‘n Cream Spread evenly within the marked area on the parchment paper. Transfer the tray to the freezer and freeze overnight.
- When ready to bake, preheat the oven to 350°F. Spray a 13×9″ pan with baking spray and optionally line it with parchment paper for easier removal. It’ll make them easier to pull out, but a little more patience when you’re spreading the batter into the pan.
- Prepare the brownie mix as directed on the box. Spread half of the batter evenly into the prepared pan.
- Remove the frozen spread from the freezer, carefully peel off the parchment paper, and place the frozen layer on top of the brownie batter in the pan. Spread the remaining batter over the frozen layer, smoothing it out.
- Sprinkle the milk chocolate chips and white chocolate chips evenly over the top.
- Bake the brownies according to the package instructions. Allow them to cool completely before serving.
The Brownie Hack That Blew Me Away
Okay, if you haven’t tried this brownie trick yet, get ready to have your mind blown. It went around the internet forever, and did not disappoint. It’s super simple: spread your favorite filling onto parchment, freeze it overnight, and sandwich that frozen layer right in the middle of your brownie batter. That’s it. It turns any boxed brownie mix into something that tastes deliciously homemade with almost no extra effort.
Why Cookies ’n Cream Spread?
I’ve played around with a bunch of fillings, but the moment I spotted this Cookies ’n Cream spread, I knew it was gonna be amazing. It’s basically like an Oreo butter—or imagine a Hershey’s Cookies ’n Cream bar that melts in your mouth. It’s sweet, a little crunchy, and ridiculously good with fudgy brownies.
How To Do The Hack:
Step 1: Spread half your brownie batter into a 13×9″ pan.
Step 2: Add that frozen layer of Cookies ’n Cream spread right on top.
Step 3: Cover it up with the rest of the brownie batter.
Step 4: Sprinkle the top with milk + white chocolate chips.
Bake it like the box says. Let them cool. Try not to eat them all 😉
Christmas Brownie Win 🎄
Fun fact: for Christmas, my mom requested a new brownie flavor every single week- easiest gift I’ve ever given her. This version totally stole the show. She’s a die-hard brownie lover and gave them 10/10, so these were a win.
Brownie Ratio Pro Tip ✨
Make sure you’re using a box mix made for a 13×9” pan—not the smaller one! That way, the brownies turn out slightly thinner, and the filling-to-brownie ratio hits just right. You get a solid layer of that creamy middle without overwhelming the whole thing.
What Should I Try Next?
I’m always up for a new flavor challenge (especially for my mom’s brownie lineup). Got a favorite spread or crazy idea? Drop it my way—can’t wait!
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