Description
Romantic Valentine’s Oreo brownies combine rich chocolate with creamy cookie layers for an indulgent dessert. Chocolate lovers will adore this simple yet elegant treat perfect for sharing with someone special.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (240 ml) unsalted butter
- 2 cups (400 g) granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup (120 g) all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup (75 g) cocoa powder
- 1 cup (100 g) crushed Oreo cookies
- 1 tsp (5 ml) vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp (2.5 g) salt
Instructions
- Prepare the oven by heating to 350°F and preparing a 9×13 inch baking pan with parchment paper or butter coating.
- Create a smooth butter and sugar mixture in a large mixing bowl, whisking until fully blended and creamy.
- Incorporate eggs individually into the butter mixture, ensuring each is thoroughly mixed before adding the next, then blend in vanilla extract for enhanced flavor.
- Separately combine dry ingredients – flour, cocoa powder, and salt – using a whisk to eliminate potential lumps.
- Gradually merge dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring carefully to create a uniform, rich chocolate batter.
- Gently crush Oreo cookies into varying sizes, then delicately fold them throughout the brownie mixture to ensure even distribution.
- Transfer the batter into the prepared baking pan, spreading evenly and ensuring consistent thickness across the surface.
- Place in preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, checking doneness by inserting a toothpick – it should emerge with minimal moist crumbs.
- Remove from oven and allow brownies to cool completely at room temperature to set the texture and facilitate clean cutting.
- Once cooled, slice into square portions, revealing the embedded Oreo chunks within the rich chocolate base.
Notes
- Soften butter at room temperature for easier mixing and smoother batter texture.
- Crush Oreos into different sizes for varied texture and more interesting brownie layers.
- Use dark cocoa powder for deeper, richer chocolate flavor that complements Oreo cookies perfectly.
- Consider dairy-free alternatives like coconut oil or vegan butter for those with dietary restrictions.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 324 kcal
- Sugar: 32 g
- Sodium: 99 mg
- Fat: 19 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg