Jun 09 2026
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Doey Gooey Brownie Recipe

Inspired by North Star
Time1h
Serves12

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Ingredients

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Brownie Base

Gooey Center

Method

Brownie Base Preparation

  1. 1

    Preheat Oven

    Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13 inch baking pan.

  2. 2

    Melt Butter

    In a medium saucepan, melt the unsalted butter over low heat. Remove from heat once melted.

  3. 3

    Mix Sugars

    Add granulated sugar and brown sugar to the melted butter, stirring until well combined.

  4. 4

    Add Eggs and Vanilla

    Add the eggs one at a time, stirring well after each addition. Then, mix in the vanilla extract.

  5. 5

    Combine Dry Ingredients

    In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, and salt.

  6. 6

    Combine Mixtures

    Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined. Do not overmix.

  7. 7

    Add Chocolate Chips

    Fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips until evenly distributed.

  8. 8

    Pour into Pan

    Pour the brownie mixture into the prepared baking pan and spread evenly.

Gooey Center Preparation

  1. 9

    Mix Cream Cheese Filling

    In a mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Add powdered sugar, egg, and vanilla extract, and mix until well combined.

  2. 10

    Layer the Filling

    Spoon the cream cheese mixture over the brownie batter in the pan. Use a knife to swirl it into the brownie batter gently.

Baking

  1. 11

    Bake

    Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.

  2. 12

    Cool

    Allow the brownies to cool in the pan for at least 20 minutes before cutting into squares.

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