This fudgy brownie recipe turns out a nice, sturdy brownie- perfect for swirling in chunks of candy or cookies. I seriously have used this base brownie recipe (originally from Ina Garten) for all of my mix-in brownies. They’re perfectly fudgy and sturdy.
Oreo Brownies
The recipe makes a LOT of brownies, so you can easily make a pan of these and split it in half for two events! AND you can steal a few extra for freezing into little zip baggies for your kid’s lunches. If it’s Halloween, you can use the Oreos with orange filling, or if it’s Christmas you can use red and green M&M’s! The possibilities are endless. This is also a terrific recipe for bake sales. I’m just going to keep telling you over and over again… this recipe for Oreo Brownies is the best brownie recipe out there. Everyone always, always loves them.
You may not ever wish to have a boxed brownie again after you try these Oreo Brownies. They’re really quite easy to make, but you do need to have a secret ingredient (instant espresso powder). It’s really a must. The espresso brings out the flavor of the chocolate in a wonderful way. Sometimes espresso powder is tough to find… but you should have luck at your local market- do ask since they tend to tuck it away in places you wouldn’t think to look for it. I think mine was actually in the ‘international’ aisle, but sometimes it’s in the coffee aisle too.
What’s the best pan for making these Oreo Brownies:
One thing you do need to have for making my Oreo Brownies is a half sheet pan (cookie sheet with a rim) that is 13x18x1-inches. This is my go-to pan anyways for cookie baking, but it works perfectly for these brownies. I haven’t made them in any other size pan, so I’m afraid I cannot attest to how they would bake in any other pan. If you don’t have half sheet pans, pick a couple of them up– you’ll use them for so many things! You’ll be lining the rimmed baking sheet with foil before putting the batter in there. If you prefer not to use foil, you can use parchment paper instead. After an overnight chill, the foil (or parchment) aides in lifting the entire giant brownie out of the pan. The foil/parchment is then peeled away and the Oreo Brownies are firm enough to make nice, clean cuts. You’ll want to have a gallon or two of milk nearby. These are some good brownies, but a little goes a long way. And with that added espresso powder you’ll be ready to clean the garage, go rock climbing and hit the gym before you come home to make dinner.
Here are a few more recipes using Oreos that you might enjoy:
Cookies and Cream Cheesecake Bars by RecipeGirl Easy Oreo Mint Chip Ice Cream Cake by Bakerella Strawberry Cookies and Cream Ice Cream by RecipeGirl Oreo- Stuffed Chocolate Chip Cookies by Picky Palate Oreo and Caramel Stuffed Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars by RecipeGirl
