C IS FOR COOKIE!
Some modern twists on the chocolate chip classic
CHOCOLATE COOKIE CHEESECAKE BROWNIES
1 box brownie mix 1/2 cup (125 mL) oil 3 tbsp (45 mL) water 2 eggs 1 tsp (5 mL) vanilla 8 oz (226 g) cream cheese, softened 1/3 cup (80 mL) sugar 1 tbsp (15 mL) flour 1 egg 1/2 tsp (2.5 mL) vanilla 12 Oreo cookies, quartered
1. Using medium speed of an electric mixer, beat together brownie mix, oil, water, 2 eggs and 1 tsp (5 mL) vanilla just until blended.
2. Spread batter over bottom of a greased 9-by-13-inch (23-by33-cm) baking pan.
3. Beat together cream cheese, sugar and flour until blended. Add egg and 1/2 tsp (2.5 mL) vanilla. Beat until smooth.
4. Spoon cream cheese mixture over batter. Using a knife, lightly swirl cream cheese mixture through brownie batter. Sprinkle cookies over top.
5. Place a brick directly on grid on natural gas barbecue. Place baking pan on top of brick.
6. Bake, with lid down, over medium heat for 35-40 minutes or until brownies test done. Turn pan a quarter turn every 10-15 minutes to ensure even cooking. Brownies may also be baked in a 350 F (175 C) oven for 35-40 minutes.