Ingredients
Yield: one 8x8 pan, 9 to 12 generous squares
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: about 30 minutes
Total Time: about 4 1/2+ hours, for cooling
Brownies:
1/2 cup unsalted butter (1 stick)
6 ounces dark or bittersweet chocolate, chopped (I used Trader Joe's 72% Pound Plus Bar)
2 large eggs
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon brewed coffee (leftover or cold coffee is okay), optional but recommended
1 teaspoon instant espresso granules, optional but recommended
pinch salt, optional and to taste
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
15 Oreo Cookies, diced into 1/2-inch pieces, divided (I dice each Oreo into 4 to 6 pieces)
Cream Cheese Filling:
8 ounces brick-style cream cheese, softened (lite is okay)
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Preparation