Best 11 Chocolate Chip Cream Cheese Brownies Recipes

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Calling all baking enthusiasts, this article is tailor-made for you! Let's embark on a delightful journey to discover the ultimate recipe for chocolate chip cream cheese brownies, a classic indulgence that is sure to tantalize taste buds and create lasting memories in your culinary adventures. Get ready to immerse yourself in a world of rich flavors and textures as we guide you through the steps of creating these irresistible treats, combining the decadent indulgence of chocolate chips with the smooth and creamy embrace of cream cheese.

Here are our top 11 tried and tested recipes!

CHOCOLATE CREAM CHEESE BROWNIES



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Whenever I take these to a gathering, someone will usually announce. "Lisa brought those brownies"-and everyone knows exactly which ones they are! We live on 10-1/2 acres out in the country with our daughters, 7 and 4.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 50m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 17

1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
4 ounces German sweet chocolate, chopped
3 tablespoons butter
3/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
2 large eggs
1/2 cup chopped nuts
FILLING:
3 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup sugar
1 large egg
2 tablespoons butter, softened
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325°. Whisk together flour, baking powder and salt. In a large microwave-safe bowl, microwave chocolate and butter on high until butter is melted; stir until smooth. Whisk in sugar until blended. Whisk in extracts and eggs, one at a time. Stir in flour mixture. Pour half of the batter into a greased 8-in. square baking dish., Beat together filling ingredients until blended; spoon over batter in pan. Spoon remaining batter over top. Swirl gently with a knife., Bake until filling is set, 35-40 minutes. Cool in pan on a wire rack 1 hour. Refrigerate at least 2 hours. Cut into bars. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts :

CHOCOLATE CHIP CREAM CHEESE BARS



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Lower in fat and calories than you might ever guess, these sweet bars couldn't be easier to whip up, boast a great chocolaty flavor, and make a fun, quick dessert to bring to parties or serve to company! -Jennifer Rafferty, Milford, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 45m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 package German chocolate cake mix (regular size)
1/3 cup canola oil
1 large egg
FILLING:
1 package (8 ounces) reduced-fat cream cheese
1/3 cup sugar
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Combine cake mix, oil and egg; mix until blended. Reserve 1 cup mixture for topping. Press remaining mixture into a 13x9-in. baking pan coated with cooking spray. Bake until set, 10-12 minutes., For filling, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Beat in egg. Spread over crust. Sprinkle with chocolate chips and reserved topping., Bake until set, 18-20 minutes. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into bars. Store in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 187 calories, Fat 9g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 24mg cholesterol, Sodium 207mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (18g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 3g protein.

CHOCOLATE CHIP CHEESE BARS



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"This is my most requested dessert recipe," writes Teri Linquist of Gurnee, Illinois. "Everyone loves these yummy bars with their soft cream cheese filling...and the couldn't be easier."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 50m

Yield 12-16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 tube (18 ounces) refrigerated chocolate chip cookie dough
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup sugar
1 egg

Steps:

  • Cut cookie dough in half. For crust, press half of the dough onto the bottom of a greased 8-in. square baking pan. , In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, sugar and egg until smooth. Spread over crust. Crumble remaining dough over top. , Bake at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 220 calories, Fat 12g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 37mg cholesterol, Sodium 113mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (19g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 3g protein.

VERY CHOCOLATE CHIP BROWNIES



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Chocolate chips and melted chocolate make these doubly delicious. They're a treat I love to bake and share. - Jan Mock, Dillon, Montana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 50m

Yield 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1-1/2 cups sugar
2/3 cup butter, cubed
1/4 cup water
4 cups semisweet chocolate chips, divided
4 large eggs, room temperature
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
Confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • In a large heavy saucepan, combine the sugar, butter and water; bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Remove from the heat; stir in 2 cups chocolate chips until melted. Cool slightly. , In a large bowl, beat eggs and vanilla; stir in chocolate mixture. In another bowl, mix the flour, baking soda and salt; gradually add to chocolate mixture, mixing well. Stir in remaining chocolate chips. , Spread into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. Bake at 325° for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool completely in pan on a wire rack., Sprinkle with confectioners' sugar. Cut into bars. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 179 calories, Fat 10g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 33mg cholesterol, Sodium 94mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (19g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

CREAM CHEESE MARBLED CHOCOLATE BROWNIE



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Truly a work of art - the perfect marriage of deep chocolate swirled with smooth cream cheese for an intensely rich, delicious flavor. From Nestle's.

Provided by Annacia

Categories     Dessert

Time 53m

Yield 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

8 ounces bittersweet chocolate (62% Cacao, broken into pieces)
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, at room temperature
1 cup granulated sugar, divided
4 large eggs, room temperature, divided
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract, divided
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup milk

Steps:

  • PREHEAT oven to 350º F. Grease 9-inch-square baking pan.
  • Microwave chocolate pieces in medium, uncovered, microwave-safe bowl on HIGH (100%) power for 45 seconds; stir.
  • If pieces retain some of their original shape, microwave at additional 10- to 15-second intervals, stirring just until melted; cool to room temperature.
  • Beat cream cheese and 1/4 cup sugar in small mixer bowl until smooth. Beat in 1 egg and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract.
  • Combine flour and salt in small bowl.
  • Beat remaining 3/4 cup sugar and butter in medium mixer bowl until creamy.
  • Add remaining 3 eggs, milk and remaining teaspoon vanilla extract; beat until well mixed.
  • Beat in melted chocolate.
  • Stir in flour mixture until blended.
  • Spread into prepared baking pan.
  • Drop tablespoons of cream cheese mixture randomly over chocolate mixture.
  • Swirl mixtures deeply with spoon, pulling chocolate mixture up to surface.
  • Bake for 33 to 38 minutes or until wooden pick inserted in center comes out slightly sticky.
  • Cool completely in pan on wire rack.
  • Refrigerate for 1 hour.
  • Cut into bars.

CREAM CHEESE BROWNIES WITH CHOCOLATE CHIPS



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I have checked high and low and didn't find this recipe posted. So here is another one. Just the ingredients alone tell you how yummy this recipe is. Recipe Adapted from: Ultimate Chocolate by Patrici, October 24, 2004.

Provided by Manami

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 55m

Yield 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 cup unsalted butter
1/3 cup dutch process cocoa (no substitutes)
2 eggs
3/4 cup superfine sugar
1/2 cup self-rising flour
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3/4 cup bittersweet chocolate chips
3/4 cup cream cheese, at room temperature
1 egg
1/3 cup baker's superfine sugar
1/4 cup self-rising flour
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Butter and lighly flour 8x8-inch cake pan.
  • Combine the flour and salt. Set aside.
  • Melt the butter in a small, heavy-based saucepan, then stir in the cocoa until blended and set aside.
  • Beat the eggs until light and fluffy.
  • Gradually add the sugar and stir in the chocolate mixture.
  • Sift the flour/salt mixture over the top and fold into the mixture.
  • Add vanilla.
  • Fold in the chocolate chips.
  • Cream Cheese Mixture:.
  • Whisk together cream cheese and egg and sugar (or use an electric mixer).
  • Sift 1/4 cup self-rising flour over this mixture and fold in .
  • Add 1 teaspoons vanilla extract.
  • Pour three-quarters of the brownie mixture into the prepared pan and spread the cream cheese mixture over it.
  • Drop spoonfuls of the remaining brownie mixture on top, making swirls with a knife.
  • Bake 35-40 minutes, or until the top is springy to the touch, being careful not to over bake.
  • Cool brownies in the pan, then cut into squares.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 211.2, Fat 13.9, SaturatedFat 8.2, Cholesterol 62.1, Sodium 143.6, Carbohydrate 21.4, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 14.1, Protein 3.6

CHOCOLATE CHIP CREAM CHEESE BROWNIES



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I am a huge fan of cheesecake and chocolate and this one of my favorite desserts!

Provided by Sandy Ross

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Brownie Recipes     Blondie Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 6

cooking spray
2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
1 cup white sugar
3 eggs, room temperature
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
2 (16 ounce) packages refrigerated cookie dough, frozen

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray the bottom and sides of a jelly roll pan with cooking spray or line with parchment paper.
  • Mix cream cheese, sugar, and eggs in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle until smooth; add vanilla extract and mix for 1 more minute.
  • Slice 1 roll of cookie dough into thin rounds and arrange on the prepared jelly roll pan. Pour cream cheese mixture over cookie layer. Slice the second roll of cookie dough into rounds and arrange over cream cheese mixture layer.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until cookies are golden brown, about 30 minutes. Cool completely before cutting and serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 275.4 calories, Carbohydrate 32.2 g, Cholesterol 52.9 mg, Fat 14.9 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 3.9 g, SaturatedFat 6.8 g, Sodium 143.1 mg, Sugar 8.5 g

CHOCOLATE CHIP BROWNIES



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People love these rich chocolate chip brownies so much that I never take them anywhere without bringing along several copies of the recipe to hand out. The treats are wonderful to take on a picnic because you don't have to worry about melted frosting. -Brenda Kelly, Ashburn, Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield 4 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup butter, softened
3 cups sugar
6 large eggs, room temperature
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup baking cocoa
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1 cup vanilla or white chips
1 cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Add eggs and vanilla; mix well. Combine the flour, cocoa, baking powder and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture just until blended (do not overmix). , Pour batter into 2 greased 9-in. square baking pans. Sprinkle with chips and nuts. Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 30-35 minutes. Cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 167 calories, Fat 8g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 38mg cholesterol, Sodium 83mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

BUTTERSCOTCH CREAM CHEESE BROWNIES



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These are wonderful and rich without being heavy - true brownies with a cream cheese swirl and butterscotch chips on top.

Provided by Holly B

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Brownie Recipes     Chocolate Brownie Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 20

Number Of Ingredients 12

8 ounces cream cheese, softened
2 ⅓ cups white sugar, divided
3 eggs, divided
¾ cup water
⅔ cup cocoa powder
½ cup butter
2 cups all-purpose flour
½ cup sour cream
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ teaspoon salt
1 (11 ounce) package butterscotch chips (Nestle® Toll House®)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 10x13-inch baking dish.
  • Beat cream cheese, 1/3 cup sugar, and 1 egg together in a bowl using an electric mixer until smooth.
  • Mix water, cocoa powder, and butter together in a saucepan; heat over medium-low heat until melted, about 5 minutes.
  • Combine flour, remaining 2 cups sugar, 2 eggs, sour cream, baking soda, vanilla extract, and salt in a large bowl. Beat chocolate mixture into flour mixture until batter is smooth; spread into the prepared baking dish. Spoon cream mixture over batter and run a knife through the cream cheese mixture to spread into a marbled pattern. Sprinkle butterscotch chips over top.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until the top is dry and the edges have started to pull away from the sides of the pan, about 35 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 333 calories, Carbohydrate 44.8 g, Cholesterol 55.1 mg, Fat 15.4 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 3.8 g, SaturatedFat 10.4 g, Sodium 218.2 mg, Sugar 33.3 g

CREAM CHEESE CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES



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This is a slightly healthier version of traditional chocolate chip cookies because margarine and cream cheese replace straight butter. They bake up moist and cake-like and have a delicious taste. I always gets rave reviews!

Provided by Melissa Marsh

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Drop Cookie Recipes

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
1 cup margarine
¾ cup white sugar
¾ cup packed brown sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
2 cups milk chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets with non-stick cooking spray (I use butter flavored) and set aside.
  • Combine cream cheese, margarine, and sugars. Blend in egg and vanilla. Add dry ingredients and mix well. Add chocolate chips and mix.
  • Bake 15-18 minutes or until edges are slightly browned. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 551.2 calories, Carbohydrate 63.3 g, Cholesterol 42.5 mg, Fat 30.4 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 6.9 g, SaturatedFat 11.4 g, Sodium 400.4 mg, Sugar 40.6 g

CHOCOLATE CREAM CHEESE BROWNIES



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Have looked at brownie recipes galore and didn't find this posted. If I didn't find it please excuse.These brownies are fudgy, creamy and just wonderful! They are also very easy to make. These can be made with walnuts or pecans. Source: Courtesy of Diana's Desserts, April 2, 2003 and Courtesy of Hershey's.com. Cooling time is not included.

Provided by Manami

Categories     Dessert

Time 52m

Yield 24-36 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
2 cups granulated sugar
3 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa, Hershey's cocoa
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup chopped nuts (optional)
3 tablespoons butter, softened
3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa, Hershey's cocoa
1 1/3 cups confectioners' sugar
3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 -2 tablespoon milk
1 tablespoon light corn syrup (optional)
chocolate-covered coffee beans (optional)
chocolate leaves (optional)

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 325°F.
  • Grease bottom of a 13x9x2-inch baking butter.
  • Beat butter, cream cheese and sugar in a large bowl until light & fluffy.
  • Beat in eggs and vanilla.
  • Combine flour, cocoa, baking powder and salt; gradually add to butter mixture until well blended.
  • Stir in nuts (optional).
  • Spread batter into prepared pan.
  • Bake 35-40 minutes or just until brownies begin to pull away from sides of pan.
  • Cool completely in pan on wire rack.
  • Prepare brownie frosting:.
  • Beat butter and cocoa in small bowl until blended; gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla, beating well.
  • Add 1 Tablespoon milk and corn syrup.
  • Beat until smooth and of spreading consistency.
  • Add additional milk, 1/2 teaspoon at a time, if needed.
  • Cut into bars and granish.
  • Enjoy with a cold glass of milk!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 220.5, Fat 11.5, SaturatedFat 7, Cholesterol 54.6, Sodium 84, Carbohydrate 29.3, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 23.4, Protein 2.4

Tips for Making Chocolate Chip Cream Cheese Brownies:

  • Use high-quality chocolate chips. This will make a big difference in the flavor of the brownies.
  • Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing can make the brownies tough.
  • Bake the brownies until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with just a few moist crumbs attached.
  • Let the brownies cool completely before cutting them. This will help them hold their shape.
  • For a richer flavor, use dark chocolate chips.
  • For a sweeter flavor, use semi-sweet chocolate chips.
  • For a more intense chocolate flavor, use a combination of dark and semi-sweet chocolate chips.
  • If you don't have cream cheese, you can substitute sour cream or Greek yogurt.
  • If you don't have brown sugar, you can substitute granulated sugar.
  • To make gluten-free brownies, use gluten-free flour.
  • To make dairy-free brownies, use dairy-free cream cheese and butter.

Conclusion:

Chocolate chip cream cheese brownies are a delicious and easy-to-make dessert. They're perfect for any occasion, from birthday parties to potlucks. With their rich chocolate flavor and creamy cheesecake filling, these brownies are sure to be a hit. So next time you're looking for a sweet treat, give these chocolate chip cream cheese brownies a try. You won't be disappointed!

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