Loaded Oreo Cream Cheese Brownies

INGREDIENTS:

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

3/4 cup all-purpose flour

1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste

Cream Cheese/Topping

8 ounces brick-style cream cheese, softened (I used lite)

1 large egg

1/4 cup granulated sugar

1 cup white chocolate chips

12 Oreo cookies, chopped (I chop each cookie in 6 to 9 pieces)

1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

DIRECTIONS:

Brownies

Preheat oven to 350F. Line an 8-inch square pan with aluminum foil leaving overhang and spray with cooking spray, or grease and flour the pan; set aside.
To a large microwave-safe bowl, add the butter, chocolate, and heat on high power to melt, about 2 minutes. Stop to check and stir after 1 minute. Heat in 15-second increments until chocolate has melted and mixture can be stirred smooth. Allow mixture to cool momentarily before adding the eggs so they don't scramble.
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