Red Velvet Cookies and Cream Brownies Recipe (2024)

Want to satisfy your sweet tooth with an Oreo-stuffed red velvet brownie?? You need these Red Velvet Cookies and Cream Brownies in your life.

Red velvet everything is in high demand! I’m a huge red velvet fan, especially when it comes to these Cookies and Cream Brownies!

We just love a classic Red Velvet Cupcake, but I wanted to do something more. I really like a good homemade brownies recipe, they are cute, handheld, and so easy to customize.

Stuffing these Red Velvet Brownies with Oreos, then letting cookies and cream kisses melt on top and smoothing them out like a frosting, just take these over the top!

Jeremy even said this was the best dessert I’ve ever made… now that’s saying something! And trust me, I’ve made a lot of desserts in my day!

He said he really liked the combo of flavors. I mean, come on. Chocolate sandwich cookies mixed with red velvet? That’s gotta make the best brownie recipe ever. Right?!

This is a great, fudgy brownie recipe, and to top it off, we’ve got frosting on top of the brownie layer. This homemade brownie recipe just keeps getting better and better!

So let’s get even deeper into these Cookies and Cream Brownies, shall we? Let me know in the comments if they’re the best things you’ve had this month!

Some of our other favorite red velvet recipes that we have on our site include Red Velvet Cheesecake Cake, Red Velvet Cupcake Recipe and Red Velvet Pancakes!

WHY THIS RECIPE WORKS:

1. Easily available and minimal ingredients are used to make these.
2. You can double the recipe if you like.
3. You can switch out the topping for something different, like a cream cheese frosting, etc.

INGREDIENTS NEEDED (SCROLL TO THE BOTTOM OF THIS POST FOR THE FULL RECIPE CARD):

• All-purpose flour
• Cocoa powder
• Brown sugar
• Salt
• Unsalted butter melted
• Eggs
• Vanilla extract
• Red food coloring gel
• Oreo cookies
• cookies and cream kisses

HOW TO MAKE COOKIES AND CREAM BROWNIES:

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a 9×9 baking pan with parchment paper and set aside.
2. In a medium-sized bowl, add the flour, salt, and cocoa powder. Whisk to combine and set aside.
3. In a large bowl, using an electric hand mixer, mix the melted butter and brown sugar until thoroughly combined.
4. Add in the eggs one at a time and mix; add in vanilla and food coloring and mix to combine.
5. Mix in about 1/4 of the flour mixture at a time until everything is combined, scraping the sides of the bowl as necessary.

1. Place half of the brownie mixture in the bottom of the prepared baking dish, spreading to coat evenly.
2. Next, layer in the Oreos.
3. Pour the remaining batter on top and smooth the top. Bake for 18-20 minutes until a toothpick inserted into the middle comes out mostly clean (a few moist crumbs are fine).
4. Place on a wired rack and immediately top with the kisses. Wait 10 minutes for the kisses to melt. Smooth them out with a spatula.

1. Let cool completely, then place them in the fridge and let them set for an hour. (Or, if you prefer them warm, you can skip the fridge.) Cut into bars, serve, and enjoy!

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT THIS RECIPE:

WHAT KIND OF FOOD COLORING IS BEST TO USE?

I’m a big fan of the gel type of food coloring. It gives a deeper coloring to these fudgy brownies, and you don’t need to use as much.

A great recipe should have great ingredients and that gel food coloring is my go-to.

OTHER ITEMS NEEDED TO MAKE THIS RECIPE:

• Red food coloring gel
• 9×9 baking pan
• Cookies and Cream Kisses

ANY ADDITIONS?

Everyone will go crazy over these Red Velvet Brownies! I know my whole family does, we make them every Valentine’s Day or even around Christmas, but there isn’t a day that isn’t good for these!

• Scoop of vanilla ice cream on top for a decadent dessert
• Chocolate ganache spread over the kisses for an extra chocolatey layer
• Chopped Oreos mixed into the batter for more cookies and cream flavor
• A cream cheese layer swirled into the brownie batter for a creamy twist
• Chocolate sauce drizzled on top before serving for a stunning presentation
• Crushed cookies sprinkled over the melted kisses for added texture
• Hershey’s cookies incorporated into the batter for a different chocolate taste
• Cream buttercream frosting applied after cooling for a sweet and soft topping
• Double batch of the recipe for bigger gatherings or extra treats for later

ANY SUBSTITUTIONS?

You bet! This cookies and cream brownies recipe can certainly stand a little bit of change!

• White chocolate chips instead of cookies and cream kisses if unavailable
• Red Oreos substituted with regular Oreos or other festive colors depending on the occasion
• Boxed brownie mix for a quicker preparation, following the alternative mixing instructions
• Unsweetened cocoa powder can be varied with different types of cocoa powder for a unique chocolate flavor
• Candy bars can replace cookies and cream kisses for a different creamy chocolate addition
• Aluminum foil can be used instead of parchment paper for lining the pan, ensuring easy removal and cleanup

HOW TO STORE:

Cut brownies, stored in an airtight container or ziptop bag will last about 1-2 days at room temperature, if you leave them in the pan and cut as needed they will last a bit longer, up to 4 days.

You can also freeze this Red Velvet Brownie Recipe! I like to cut and individually wrap my pars in plastic wrap or tin foil and place in a freezer bag, they will keep for up to 3 months.

To defrost just let them sit on the countertop until they come to room temperature.

Want a fun and flavorful, next level treat for Valentine’s Day or just because you love red velvet then you have to make a batch of these Cookies and Cream Brownies.

If you’ve tried theseCOOKIES AND CREAM BROWNIESlet me know in the comments how it turned out! You can follow me over on PINTEREST, INSTAGRAM OR FACEBOOK to find some more of our mouthwatering recipes

Due to a lot of the comments stating issues with the recipe, the recipe has been gone through and updated as of 01/20/2021.