Oreo Brownies
Oreo Brownies
Ingredients
For the Brownie Batter
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips, optional
For the Oreo Cream Cheese Layer
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 6 Oreo cookies, crushed
For Assembly
- 12 Oreo cookies, whole
- 1/4 cup white chocolate, melted, for marbling (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8x8 inch (20x20 cm) square baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on the sides to easily lift the brownies out later.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 350
- 2
Prepare the brownie batter: In a large bowl, whisk together the melted butter, granulated sugar, and light brown sugar until well combined. Beat in the 2 large eggs one at a time, then stir in the 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Fold in the chocolate chips, if using.
⏱️ 5 min
- 4
Prepare the Oreo cream cheese layer: In a medium bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with the 1/4 cup of granulated sugar until smooth and creamy. Beat in the remaining large egg and 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla extract until well combined. Gently fold in the 6 crushed Oreo cookies.
⏱️ 5 min
- 5
Scoop about half of the brownie batter into the prepared pan. Use a spoon or spatula to spread it evenly across the bottom, forming the first layer.
⏱️ 2 min
- 6
Pour the Oreo cream cheese batter over the brownie layer. Carefully spread it evenly to cover the entire surface.
⏱️ 2 min
- 7
Arrange the 12 whole Oreo cookies on top of the cream cheese layer in a grid pattern (e.g., 3x3 or 4x3 depending on pan size).
⏱️ 2 min
- 8
Scoop the remaining brownie batter over the arranged Oreo cookies. Gently spread this final layer of brownie batter to cover all the Oreos and the creamy layer completely, creating a smooth top surface.
⏱️ 2 min
- 9
If desired, drizzle the melted white chocolate onto the top brownie layer. Use a thin tool, such as a skewer or knife, to gently swirl the white chocolate into the brownie batter, creating a marbled pattern.
⏱️ 2 min
- 10
Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with moist crumbs, but not wet batter. Be careful not to overbake.
⏱️ 35 min•🌡️ 350
- 11
Let the brownies cool completely in the pan on a wire rack for at least 1 hour before lifting them out using the parchment paper overhang. This ensures they set properly and are easier to cut.
⏱️ 60 min
- 12
Once cooled, cut the layered brownies into 9 individual squares. Serve and enjoy!
⏱️ 5 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Oreo Brownies
For the Brownie Batter
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips, optional
For the Oreo Cream Cheese Layer
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 6 Oreo cookies, crushed
For Assembly
- 12 Oreo cookies, whole
- 1/4 cup white chocolate, melted, for marbling (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8x8 inch (20x20 cm) square baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on the sides to easily lift the brownies out later.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 350 - 2
Prepare the brownie batter: In a large bowl, whisk together the melted butter, granulated sugar, and light brown sugar until well combined. Beat in the 2 large eggs one at a time, then stir in the 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Fold in the chocolate chips, if using.
⏱️ 5 min - 4
Prepare the Oreo cream cheese layer: In a medium bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with the 1/4 cup of granulated sugar until smooth and creamy. Beat in the remaining large egg and 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla extract until well combined. Gently fold in the 6 crushed Oreo cookies.
⏱️ 5 min - 5
Scoop about half of the brownie batter into the prepared pan. Use a spoon or spatula to spread it evenly across the bottom, forming the first layer.
⏱️ 2 min - 6
Pour the Oreo cream cheese batter over the brownie layer. Carefully spread it evenly to cover the entire surface.
⏱️ 2 min - 7
Arrange the 12 whole Oreo cookies on top of the cream cheese layer in a grid pattern (e.g., 3x3 or 4x3 depending on pan size).
⏱️ 2 min - 8
Scoop the remaining brownie batter over the arranged Oreo cookies. Gently spread this final layer of brownie batter to cover all the Oreos and the creamy layer completely, creating a smooth top surface.
⏱️ 2 min - 9
If desired, drizzle the melted white chocolate onto the top brownie layer. Use a thin tool, such as a skewer or knife, to gently swirl the white chocolate into the brownie batter, creating a marbled pattern.
⏱️ 2 min - 10
Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with moist crumbs, but not wet batter. Be careful not to overbake.
⏱️ 35 min•🌡️ 350 - 11
Let the brownies cool completely in the pan on a wire rack for at least 1 hour before lifting them out using the parchment paper overhang. This ensures they set properly and are easier to cut.
⏱️ 60 min - 12
Once cooled, cut the layered brownies into 9 individual squares. Serve and enjoy!
⏱️ 5 min