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Oreo Brownies

Two legendary treats combined into one ridiculously delicious dessert, these Oreo brownies deliver fudgy, chocolatey perfection with Oreos baked right in.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 16 brownies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Brownie Base
  • 1 cup unsalted butter Melted for the batter
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs Add one at a time
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Enhances chocolate flavor
  • 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
For the Oreo Layer
  • 20-24 pieces Oreo cookies (regular or double stuff)
  • 4 ounces cream cheese, softened Optional for cheesecake layer
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar Optional for cheesecake layer
  • 1 egg egg Optional for cheesecake layer

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line your 9x13 inch baking pan with parchment paper.
  2. Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat and pour into a mixing bowl.
  3. Add sugar and whisk for about one minute until slightly lighter in color.
  4. Add eggs one at a time, whisking well after each. Stir in vanilla extract.
Mixing
  1. Sift cocoa powder, flour, salt, and baking powder together. Add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, stirring gently until just combined.
Layering
  1. Pour half the brownie batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
  2. Arrange Oreo cookies on top of the batter, pressing gently to submerge the bottoms.
  3. Cover with remaining brownie batter and spread to cover the Oreos.
  4. If making cream cheese layer, beat softened cream cheese with sugar and egg, then dollop over the top and swirl through the batter.
Baking
  1. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out with a few moist crumbs attached.
  2. Let cool completely before cutting, about 2 hours.

Notes

Store cut brownies in an airtight container separated by parchment paper for up to 5-6 days. Variations can include using flavored Oreos or adding chocolate chips.