Oreo Brownies
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
30 mins
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Total Time
45 mins
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Servings
16 servings
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Calories
326 kcal
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Course
Dessert, Baked Goods
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Cuisine
American
Oreo Brownies
Description
Oreo Brownies start with a rich melted mixture of butter and semisweet chocolate, enhanced by cocoa powder to amplify the chocolate depth. The batter is sweetened with granulated sugar and balanced with eggs and vanilla for structure and flavor. Flour and salt create the classic brownie framework, while optional mini chocolate chips add pockets of melted chocolate. After pouring half the batter into a pan, Oreo cookies are arranged evenly atop before covering with remaining batter. Baking yields a dense, fudgy brownie with embedded Oreos offering crispness and a familiar cookie taste.
The texture contrasts between the moist brownie and crunchy Oreo pieces create a unique bite experience. The chocolate chips, when included, add another layer of richness. This recipe is well-suited as a handheld dessert, ideal for sharing or packing for a sweet treat.
Take care not to overmix once flour is added to prevent tough brownies. Using a 60% cacao chocolate bar or high-quality semisweet chocolate will improve flavor depth. The brownies should be cooled completely before slicing to maintain shape and texture integrity.
Store finished brownies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to five days to keep freshness and texture. Variations include substituting chocolate chips with chopped nuts to alter the texture contrast slightly.
Ingredients
- 10 Tablespoons butter unsalted, cut into pieces
- 4 oz semisweet chocolate chopped (see note, or dark chocolate bar
- ½ cup Dutch process cocoa powder
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 2 egg large
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ⅔ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup mini chocolate chips optional
- 25 Oreo cookies divided
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350F (175C) and line a 9x9” baking pan with parchment paper (or lightly grease). Set aside.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, combine butter and chopped chocolate. Microwave for 30 seconds. Stir well and continue to heat in 20 second intervals until butter and chocolate are completely melted and combined.
- Immediately add cocoa powder to the melted chocolate mixture and stir well.
- In a separate large mixing bowl, vigorously whisk together sugar and eggs until lightened in color (I use an electric mixer but this may be done by hand).
- Drizzle the chocolate mixture into the egg mixture and stir until just combined.
- Add vanilla extract and stir well.
- Sprinkle flour and salt over the batter and stir until completely combined and batter is uniform.
- Stir in chocolate chips, if using.
- Pour half of the brownie batter into the bottom of the prepared pan and spread into an even layer. Nestle 20 Oreo cookies into the batter in even rows. Spread remaining batter evenly over Oreo cookie layer.
- Break or crumble your remaining 5 Oreo cookies and press gently into the top of your brownie batter.
- Bake on 350F (175C) for 30 minutes (note: I use a metal pan, a glass pan will take longer) or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or with fudgy crumbs (but not wet batter). Allow brownies to cool completely in the pan before cutting and serving.
Notes
- Substitute ⅔ cup semisweet chocolate chips if preferred for melting chocolate.
- Use a chocolate with about 60% cacao content for richer flavor.
- Store brownies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to five days to maintain freshness.
- Ensure brownies are fully cooled before slicing to prevent crumbling.
- The recipe was updated in September 2023; if you need the original, refer to the earlier version.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 16servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 326 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 326kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 45g | 15% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 0.3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 40mg | 13% |
| Sodium | 216mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 151mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 32g | 64% |
| Vitamin A | 264IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 0.03mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 25mg | 3% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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