1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.

2. In a large bowl, whisk together the melted butter and granulated sugar until glossy.

3. Add the eggs one at a time, then mix in the vanilla extract and red food coloring.

4. Stir in the cocoa powder, all-purpose flour, and salt until a thick batter forms.

5. In a separate bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with the powdered sugar until smooth.

6. Spread half of the red velvet brownie batter into the prepared pan.

7. Carefully spread the cream cheese mixture over the batter.

8. Arrange the Oreo cookies in a single layer over the cream cheese layer.

9. Spoon and spread the remaining brownie batter over the Oreo layer, covering it as evenly as possible.

10. Bake for 35 to 42 minutes, until the top is set and a toothpick inserted near the edge comes out with moist crumbs.

11. Let the brownies cool completely in the pan.

12. Chill briefly for cleaner slices, then cut into squares and serve.