Description
Make deeply fudgy and chewy Oreo brownies from scratch. This recipe uses simple steps to achieve a shiny, crackly top and a rich chocolate flavor superior to any mix.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter
- 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup packed light brown sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, natural or Dutch-process
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup chopped semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 12 Oreo cookies, roughly chopped
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a 9×9 inch metal baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on two sides for easy removal. Lightly grease the paper.
- In a medium saucepan over low heat, melt the butter completely. Remove from heat.
- Whisk the granulated sugar and brown sugar into the melted butter until fully combined. The mixture should look wet.
- Add the eggs one at a time, whisking well after each addition until the batter is smooth and glossy. Whisk in the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the cocoa powder, flour, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing gently with a spatula until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Fold in the chocolate chips and half of the chopped Oreo cookies.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly. Sprinkle the remaining chopped Oreos over the top.
- Bake for 30 to 35 minutes. A toothpick inserted near the edge should come out with moist crumbs attached, but the center should still look slightly underdone for maximum fudginess.
- Let the brownies cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before lifting them out using the parchment overhang and cutting into squares.
Notes
- For the best crackly top, ensure your sugar is fully dissolved into the warm butter before adding the eggs.
- Do not overbake; these brownies set up more as they cool, resulting in a chewier texture.
- Use high-quality cocoa powder for a deeper chocolate taste.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 35 min
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 35
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 11
- Unsaturated Fat: 7
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 36
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 4
- Cholesterol: 75