Fudgy Oreo Brownies
Based on my go-to brownie recipe these dense, decadent, crinkly-topped brownies are baked with chopped Oreo cookies and topped with a simple icing for the ultimate easy dessert.
Prep Time20 minutes mins
Cook Time30 minutes mins
Total Time50 minutes mins
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: cookies and cream brownies, fudge brownie batter, homemade brownies, powdered sugar icing
Servings: 16 Brownies
Preheat your oven to 350°F. Spray the bottom and sides of an 8x8-inch square baking pan with cooking spray. Line the bottom and sides with parchment paper; spray the parchment with cooking spray. Set aside.
In a small saucepan over medium heat using a wooden spoon or a spatula, stir butter, cocoa powder, and chopped chocolate constantly until the mixture is melted and smooth, about 3 to 5 minutes. Remove from heat; set aside to cool slightly.
In a large bowl using a hand mixer or in the bowl of a stand mixer with the paddle attachment, beat both sugars and eggs together on medium-high speed for 3 to 4 minutes until the mixture is pale and thickened. Gently stir in vanilla extract, then stir in the cooled butter-chocolate mixture. Stir in flour and salt until the mixture is just combined. Stir in chocolate chips and half of the chopped Oreo cookies (about 1/2 cup) until just incorporated.
Pour batter into the prepared baking pan. Top evenly with remaining chopped Oreo cookies. Bake for 25 to 28 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center of the pan comes out clean or with moist crumbs clinging (do not overbake). Cool the brownies completely in the pan on a cooling rack.
Meanwhile, make the icing: In a small bowl, whisk together powdered sugar and milk until a smooth, easy-to-drizzle icing forms. Use a spoon or fork to drizzle icing over cooled brownies. Allow icing to set slightly.
Use the parchment paper to remove brownies from the baking pan. Using a sharp knife in a gentle sawing motion, cut the brownies into squares.
- Store leftover brownies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- You can freeze these brownies, fully baked and cooled. Tightly cover the fully cooled brownies (uncut) with plastic wrap and foil, then freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw, covered, at room temperature for several hours before slicing.
Calories: 275kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 54mg | Sodium: 75mg | Potassium: 130mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 24g | Vitamin A: 317IU | Calcium: 22mg | Iron: 2mg