By Jodee Weiland
Delicious Cinnamon Cream Cheese Brownies are moist brownies with just a touch of cinnamon to make them even more flavorful! When my children were young, they loved brownies like most children. Bake the brownies, dust them with powdered sugar, and they were ready to eat.
When I decided it was time to make them again, I decided to add two ingredients that I think make a difference when baking brownies. One of those ingredients was a whipped cream cheese in place of a vegetable oil. Years ago, cream cheese never came in packages labeled whipped cream cheese. I love whipped cream cheese, and I love to use it in place of vegetable oils wherever I can. It’s soft and creamy and lower in calories than regular cream cheese. Another ingredient I added was cinnamon. I love chocolate, and I love cinnamon, so why not? These two flavors blend well in recipes, so why not in brownies?
I’m happy I decided to do this because the results were fabulous. The flavor of the brownies is enhanced by the touch of cinnamon added into the recipe. And the whipped cream cheese adds to the richness of the brownie itself. The end result was well worth the end product of this recipe, a brownie that is both moist and rich in flavor.
Delicious Cinnamon Cream Cheese Brownies
1/2 cup butter softened
2 cups brown sugar packed
2 eggs
1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
1 cup whipped cream cheese
1 and 1/2 all-purpose flour
3/4 cup baking cocoa
1 tablespoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 cup chopped walnuts
Powdered sugar (optional)
Using a mixer, blend together the butter, sugar, eggs, and vanilla. Then add the whipped cream cheese and blend. In another bowl, mix together the flour, cocoa, cinnamon, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and blend. When done, fold in the chopped walnuts using a spoon.
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Prepare a 13” X 9” baking dish by spraying it or greasing it with butter. Once done, spoon the brownie mixture into the baking dish and spread it evenly in the baking dish. It will be thick, so spread with a spatula until it covers the dish evenly. Then put it in the oven and bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until done. Test to see if it is done using a toothpick. Put it in the center and when you pull it out, if it is clean, your brownies are done baking. Cool the baking dish on a rack. When cool, cut the brownies. This recipe makes about twenty-four brownies. If preferred, dust with powdered sugar.
Delicious Cinnamon Cream Cheese Brownies are great tasting and moist. They make a wonderful dessert or treat. Brownies full of a rich chocolate flavor with a touch of cinnamon, they will leave you asking for more every time. They are a favorite here in our home now, and I know you will love them, too. So give them a try, and enjoy!
these look fantastic! If you add a tiny bit of orange zest, I bet that would taste good too!
Thanks! I think you could add whatever flavor you prefer, and they would be great! Thanks for stopping by!
I have never thought of baking with whipped cream cheese in place of oil. Love this idea!
It really tastes good and gives the brownie a rich flavor. The batter is very thick and rich in flavor. We love it!
Hi Jodee! These brownies sound wonderful and I love the addition of cinnamon. Thank you so much for sharing them at Best of the Weekend – will be pinning to our party board! Hope you have a happy Sunday and a fabulous weekend!
Thank you, Cindy! They are really tasty, and yes, the cinnamon makes them even better. Thanks for hosting! I really enjoy your party!
I LOVE this recipe, Jodee! It’s brilliant to replace the oil with cream cheese. I want to try these for sure!
Thanks, Andi! I like substituting cream cheese whenever I can, especially whipped cream cheese, because it’s so light and airy! It adds a richness to the flavor. Thanks for hosting Saturday Night Fever and for stopping by!
These look fab! Definitely a recipe to make 🙂
Thanks! I hope you enjoy it as much as we do! Thanks for stopping by!
A scrumptious looking dessert Jodee.
Absolutely delicious! In fact, too delicious to have sit around the house for too long. That’s why it’s nice having so many nieces and nephews nearby to share with from time to time!
Wow, Jodee, these brownies look amazing! I tried a new brownie recipe today and it was a major fail. I should have just made these instead 🙂
You would love these brownies, Ashley! They are full of flavor and were a favorite here. Thanks for stopping by!
Look at all of the cinnamon!! What a brownie recipe Jodee! Your brownies look so moist and quite chocolatey. Love them!
These brownies were wonderful! They were very moist and full of a rich chocolate flavor, but with a hint of cinnamon. Thanks for stopping by to chat!
Brownies are my favorite, and these sound so good! I’ve never made them with cream cheese before, but it sounds like a great addition.
Thanks! The cream cheese is a great addition. These brownies were delicious and were a big hit with my family. Thanks for stopping by to visit!