Let’s talk about shoving three desserts into one pan, because really, who wouldn’t want to have a trio of desserts in one? You probably won’t look guilty either because no one will know it’s three desserts, it’s just “oh, she’s eating a brownie.” But no, you’re eating a peanut butter cheesecake, a chocolate chip cookie, AND a brownie.
Does your brain hurt yet? Well, it shouldn’t because this is the easiest thing to make and it’s like having the best of three worlds. You literally get to have your cake and eat it too, and you don’t have to make three separate desserts and smash it all together.
I think just looking at this is making me gain weight. I’m off to Florida next week and after stuffing my face with these brownies, I don’t think anyone will appreciate the fact that I’m in a bikini. Maybe I should go buy coverups and stay under an umbrella the entire time.
On a random note about the making of these brownies..I made these before the in-laws came and photographed them the next day since you have to wait until they’re completely chilled to get nice clean square cuts. They were able to watch my photography process and it’s kind of cool showing someone how your pictures are produced. Our apartment isn’t much but you’d be surprised at what you can do with just a bit of practice and patience through the test of time. It was fun to show them props and how I set up my “photography” table, all to just shoot food. It was fun, they got a kick out of it :)
Back to these brownies…I’m all about indulging in treats and what you love to eat so go ahead and eat some salad for your veggies (and to make yourself feel better) and dig into this mother-load of a dessert. I think you’ll need some kind of heavy-duty fork to get these babies out of the pan. They’re so decadent and rich. While you’re preparing for the momentous feast of salad and three desserts, grab a glass of milk — you’ll need it.
Peanut Butter Cheesecake and Cookie Dough Brownies
Yield: One 8×8 pan | Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cook Time: 30-40 minutes
Ingredients:
For the cookie dough:
1/2 package of pre-made chocolate chip cookie dough, crumbled
For the pb cheesecake:
1/4 cup creamy peanut butter, melted
8 oz. cream cheese, room temperature
1/3 cup sugar
1 egg
1 tsp. vanilla extract
For the brownies:
1 box of brownie mix (I used a dark chocolate brownie mix)
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Create a foil sling for the brownies by lining the pan with foil and having a 1 inch overhang on all sides then grease well.
- In a large bowl, mix together ingredients per instruction on brownie mix.
- Mix together the ingredients for the cream cheese filling, except the peanut butter. Set aside.
- In a small, microwave safe bowl, melt the peanut butter and set aside.
- Pour 3/4 of the brownie mix into the prepared pan and then pour the cheesecake mixture on top.
- Crumble cookie dough on top of the cheesecake mixture and take the melted peanut butter and drop it by spoonful dollops on top of the cheesecake mixture.
- Pour the remaining brownie mix on top of everything. With a fork, drag it throughout the pan to swirl ingredients around.
- Bake for 30-40 minutes, depending on your oven, mine actually took an hour to bake. If it’s still jiggly when you shake the pan, bake longer. Stick a toothpick in the center and if it comes out mostly dry, then you’re good to go. It won’t be fully dry though because of the cheesecake mixture.
Inspired by & adapted from Baker’s Royale
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I’m not sure how I’m going to do any work this afternoon because all I’m thinking about is the combination of brownie, cheesecake and cookie dough all in one handy package. Immense!
Also, I have such a hard time photographing brownies but you made them look absolutely irresistible!
Heaven!
So much deliciousness in these!
These look awesome!!
There are no words. This is ALL I NEED in my Friday.
Ughhhh who needs frickin’ bikinis when you can eat brownies like these?! Cover-ups for all!!
Uh, you know I’m supposed to be in a bikini in a week, right, for our one year anniversary? You’re too cruel for posting something soooo decadent + delicious like this. As soon as we’re back from our trip, I’m totally making a pan + eating the whole thing myself. =)
Ok, remember when I said I crave veggies 95% of the time the other day? Yeah, this would be the other 5%…omg.
I’m still trying to mentally process this kind of epic… oh my gawd woman!!
Awesome! I never let anyone watch me photograph food because I fell so silly sometimes. I should totally get over that!
All I can think of as I read this post is
OMG
I want these …I need these…and I can’t promise to share ;)
Can I just say that you are amazing. These flavors are the greatest combination in the world! I need an entire batch of these a.s.a.p. Baby insists. ;-D
Oh haaaiiiiii! Get in my face hole!!!!
oh my goodness – these look incredible!! i think i need them – tonight.
I’ve been excited about these ever since you posted a teaser on Instagram… and they do not disappoint!
Love these! I also love that they use store-bought dough and brownie mix. They’d be great for a last minute BBQ or something like that.
Yes, yes and yes!! Is there a better way to celebrate Friday?? :)
Holy cannoli, these look amazing. That last picture made me just about claw my way through my computer! Amazing recipe, Julie.
All your brownies come out so perfect! And yes, we need to have our cake and eat it too. I could skip dinner but I won’t sacrifice these babies!
Julie, i am STUFFED to the brim fro my lunch and now all i want is one of these brownies! i don’t know how you made me hungry again, but you did it. maybe it’s the combination of 4 of the best flavors in the world? pb + cheesecake + brownie + cookie dough. i think i’m in love with you lol :)
Those look fantastic. And they have some of my very favorite ingredients of all time. I just can’t make them at the moment because I will eat the whole pan.
What a mouth full!! :)
Chocolate + Peanut butter + Cream cheese = Heaven! These are beautiful!
now I can die happy knowing that I will try them soon, they are simply decadent
There is nothing not to love about these brownies!
These look so good! Love the flavor combo, sounds perfect.
These are truly sinful!!
OMG Julie! Ahhh! I want one of these right now! Please FedEx some over :)
WOW is all I can say. These look fab!
WOW – these look delicious! I’ll have to make them soon. Thanks for the recipe!
Oh yum! I love peanutbutter and chocolate, who doesn’t? I have a version like this but they’re in layers. Maybe next time I’ll swirl them :)
I can’t believe my eyes! Brownies, peanut butter cheesecake, and cookie dough?! I’m in love!
: ))
Jen
I’m drooling! This looks so delicious and the combination of cream cheese, peanut butter, and chocolate. Have I died and gone to heaven or what? Thank you for this recipe!
Wow. These are really impressive! I love how simple they are to make. I only wish we actually had premade cookie dough or brownie mix here! Or actually, I kind of don’t because me and these brownies would just be a disaster.
These are amazing. I have been struggling with what to make to bring to a party this week. I think these would be a huge hit!
gorgeous photos! sounds like you must be a lot more collected when you photograph than I am, I was informed by a friend that it did not look like a very glamourous process!
These look amazing!!! Can’t wait to try this recipe
Oh my goodness these look and sound amazing. May have to make them this weekend! Thank you for sharing!
Ok, i did it. I bought all the stuff today and made these tonight….they are cooling now and I cannot wait to try them. The house smells amazing!!!!! You’re my hero!
Glad you had the chance to make them! I hope you liked them :)
Thanks so much for this awesome recipe! I made these yesterday. They were super easy to make and a huge hit with my family. Everyone loved them.
Um, yes please!! These are incredible. It’s the best of all worlds…chocolate, pb and cheesecake YUM!
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