These Oreo brownies are rich, fudgey, and brimming with Oreo cookies. They are incredibly delicious and oh-so-easy to make. This recipe for homemade brownies gives you tall brownies that make the perfect dessert or afternoon treat.
Oreo brownies are an indulgent, chocolatey dream come true! They combine the decadence of classic brownies with the irresistible crunch and creaminess of Oreos.
Each bite is a perfect balance of texture and flavor.
The cookies soften slightly as they bake, blending into the gooey chocolate. They have that signature cookie-and-cream taste and look that everyone loves!
Ingredients
Round up these basics to make DIY Oreo brownies that taste like those made in a bakery. A lot of these ingredients are probably already in your pantry!
- All-purpose flour: Sieve your flour for a lump-free batter.
- Cocoa powder: Choose a good quality cocoa powder for great results. Unsweetened is best.
- Semi-sweet chocolate chips: Melted into the batter, these bring smooth chocolate richness. The semi-sweet balance makes sure they aren't overly sweet.
- Unsalted butter: This gives the brownies their classic buttery richness and keeps them moist. Using unsalted butter lets you control the salt content.
- Granulated sugar: Helps create that perfect, crackly top while keeping the interior soft and chewy.
- Eggs: Use room-temperature eggs for easy mixing. The extra egg yolk adds extra richness and chewiness.
- Vanilla extract: Don't skip it! This sweet, aromatic is delicious with the chocolate.
- Vegetable oil: Keeps the brownies moist, soft, and fudgy.
- Oreos: The star of the show! Crushed and mixed into the batter, they add a yummy crunch and creaminess.
Instructions
The method of making these brownies with Oreo cookies involves super-simple steps. It's pretty much a case of combining wet and dry ingredients and then layering them with the Oreo cookies.
Check out exactly how to make your own batch with this step-by-step guide:
- Step 1: In a medium bowl, add the flour, cocoa powder, salt and chocolate chips.
- Step 2: Mix to combine and set aside.
- Step 3: In a saucepan set over a low heat add the butter and sugar.
- Step 4: Heat until the butter has melted, stirring frequently then remove from the heat.
- Step 5: In a large mixing bowl, add the eggs and yolk along with the vanilla and beat until combined.
- Step 6: Pour in the hot butter mixture and beat again until completely combined.
- Step 7: Gradually, add the dry ingredients folding them in gently with a rubber spatula. Do not over-mix.
- Step 8: Transfer half of the brownie batter into the prepared pan. Add a layer of Oreos - you should be able to fit 12 if using an 8x8 pan.
- Step 9: Transfer half of the brownie batter into the prepared pan. Add a layer of Oreos - you should be able to fit 12 if using an 8x8 pan.
- Step 10: Crush the remaining 4 Oreos and scatter them on top of the brownie batter. Put the pan in the middle of the preheated oven and bake for 30 minutes after which time the edges of the brownies will look set. Cool in the pan before cutting.
Using a lifter like one of these brownie lifters or spatulas helps easily retrieve each slice or portion.
Substitutions
There are a couple of swaps that can be made in this recipe. It's possible to make it gluten-free or dairy-free.
Note the results will differ from the original recipe.
- Eggs: Use flax eggs (1 tablespoon flaxseed meal + 3 tablespoon water per egg) or chia eggs as a vegan swap.
- Vegetable oil: Use coconut oil or melted butter instead of veggie oil.
- Semi-sweet chocolate chips: Use dark chocolate chips for a richer taste, or use milk chocolate chips for a sweeter brownie.
- Oreos: Make this recipe with gluten-free Oreos for a gluten-free version.
- All-purpose flour: Swap with a gluten-free flour blend for a gluten-free option.
Variations
There are a couple of ways to make this recipe your own. Try these variations to customize it:
- Peanut butter: Add swirls of peanut butter to the batter before baking. You could also use Peanut Butter Oreos for extra flavor.
- Minty: Use Mint Oreos instead of the classic Oreos or add a few drops of peppermint extract. This version is perfect for Christmas time.
- Salted caramel: Drizzle salted caramel over the brownie batter before baking and sprinkle with sea salt flakes. So good!
- Nutty: Mix in chopped walnuts or pecans into the batter.
- Espresso: Add a teaspoon of espresso powder for a grown-up taste.
- Crushed cookie version: Instead of adding a layer of Oreos, you can crush them, fold them into the brownie batter, and bake them as one layer.
If you loved this Oreo brownie recipe, you've got to try this tiramisu brownie recipe, too!
Equipment
Bake your brownies in a simple metal square cake pan like this one. You can also use a glass or ceramic pan. In this case, the baking time should extend by 5 or 10 minutes.
Either way, line the pan with parchment paper and grease it well.
Storage
To store leftover Oreo brownies, pop them cooled, into an airtight container. Keep them at room temperature for 3 days or up to a week in the refrigerator.
These chocolate brownies freeze well for 3 months. I recommend you portion and wrap them individually for freezer storage.
To thaw them, pop them in the fridge overnight or leave them at room temperature. For warmed-up, perfectly fudgy brownies, microwave them for 15-20 seconds.
Top tip
Don't over-mix the batter. You want to fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture gently. This helps avoid overworking the batter, which can result in dense, cake-like brownies instead of fudgey ones.
FAQ
These brownies can be baked in a rectangular pan but they will come out thinner.
To cut neat portions, use a sharp knife and wipe it clean between each cut to get neat, bakery-style squares.
Yes! Leave the Oreos out, and you'll get lovely, simple chocolate brownies.
An inserted skewer will come out with a few crumbs (not wet batter or clean) when the brownies are done.
If your brownies turned out dry, the batter was likely overmixed or baked for too long.
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Equipment
- Mixing bowls
- Square cake pan 8x8 inches
- Saucepan
- Spatula
Ingredients
- ¾ cup all purpose flour
- ½ cup cocoa powder
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup semi sweet chocolate chips
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 1 ¼ cups granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs plus 1 egg yolk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 16 Oreos
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350ºF. Line an 8x8 inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, add the flour, cocoa powder, salt and chocolate chips then mix to combine and set aside.
- In a saucepan set over a low heat add the butter and sugar. Heat until the butter has melted, stirring frequently then remove from the heat.
- In a large mixing bowl, add the eggs and yolk along with the vanilla and beat until combined. Pour in the hot butter mixture and beat again until combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients folding them in gently with a rubber spatula. Don't overmix.
- Transfer half of the brownie batter into the prepared pan. Add a layer of Oreos- you should be able to fit 12 if using an 8x8 pan.
- Transfer the remaining brownie mixture on top of the layer of Oreos. Use an off set spatula to gently smooth the batter into an even layer.
- Crush the remaining 4 Oreos and scatter them on top of the brownie batter.
- Put the pan in the middle of the preheated oven and bake for 30 minutes after which time the edges of the brownies will look set.
- Remove from the oven and allow the brownies to cool in the pan before turning out and slicing into squares.
- Serve and enjoy!
Notes
rich, fudgy decadence of classic brownies with the irresistible crunch and
creaminess of Oreos, each bite is a perfect balance of textures and flavors. The
cookies soften slightly as they bake, blending into the gooey chocolate, while
still providing that signature cookie-and-cream delight. • When heating the butter and sugar do so until the butter has melted. The sugar
will still be grainy and that is fine. • It’s important to very gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients.
Do not overmix or your brownies will be dry. • Instead of adding a layer of Oreos you can crush them and fold them into the
brownie batter and bake as one layer. • These brownies bake for 30 minutes, as this will give them the best
texture. For even fudgier brownies, reduce baking by 5-10 minutes.
You can check for doneness by inserting a toothpick or a knife into the center;
for fudgy brownies, it should come out with moist crumbs, while for cakey
ones, it should come out clean.
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