Ingredients

1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened1/4 cup sugar1 large egg1/2 teaspoon vanilla extractBROWNIE LAYER:1/2 cup butter, melted1/2 cup sugar1/2 cup packed brown sugar1/2 cup baking cocoa2 large eggs, room temperature1 teaspoon vanilla extract1/2 cup all-purpose flour1 teaspoon baking powder12 Oreo cookies, crushed8 Oreo cookies, coarsely chopped

Preparation

In a small bowl, beat the cream cheese, sugar, egg and vanilla until smooth. For brownie layer, combine the butter, sugars and cocoa in a large bowl. Beat in eggs and vanilla. Combine flour and baking powder; gradually add to cocoa mixture. Stir in crushed cookie crumbs.

Pour into a greased 11x7-in. baking pan. Spoon cream cheese mixture over batter. Sprinkle with coarsely chopped cookies. Bake at 350° until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with moist crumbs, 25-30 minutes. Cool completely on a wire rack. Cut into bars. Store in the refrigerator.