Cookies and Cream Brownies

Directions

  1. 1Preheat oven to 325℉.
  2. 2Prepare an 8x8 baking dish by lining it with parchment paper.
  3. 3In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
  4. 4Once butter is melted, remove from heat.
  5. 5While butter is hot, add the oil, granulated sugar, and brown sugar, whisking vigorously to combine.
  6. 6Pour mixture into a large mixing bowl and let cool for 5-10 minutes.
  7. 7Once the mixture has cooled, add the vanilla, eggs, and egg yolk.
  8. 8Whisk vigorously again until the mixture is glossy and smooth.
  9. 9Add the cocoa powder and whisk to combine.
  10. 10Add the flour, baking powder, and salt, and fold together with a rubber spatula until combined.
  11. 11Pour batter into the prepared baking pan.
  12. 12Bake for 32-35 minutes or until the center is set and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  13. 13Let brownies cool for 30 minutes in the pan, then lift them out onto a cooling rack and let cool completely.
  14. 14Once brownies have cooled, make the buttercream by adding the softened butter to the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment (or use an electric hand mixer).
  15. 15Cream the butter for about 2 minutes on medium-high speed until light and fluffy.
  16. 16Lower the speed and add the powdered sugar gradually.
  17. 17Once incorporated, increase speed to medium-high and beat for another 2 minutes, scraping down the sides as needed.
  18. 18Add the vanilla and heavy cream (starting with 1 tablespoon and adding more if needed), and beat again on high speed for 1 minute.
  19. 19Add the crushed Oreos and beat on high speed until incorporated.
  20. 20Frost the cooled brownies with a thick layer of buttercream, using an offset spatula to smooth out the top.
  21. 21Cut the brownies into 9 squares.
  22. 22Garnish the top of each brownie with a few pieces of crushed Oreo.
  23. 23Enjoy!

Ingredients

  • 0.5 cup salted butter
  • 0.25 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 0.5 cup light brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 2 large eggs plus 1 egg yolk
  • 0.75 cup dark cocoa powder
  • 0.66 cup all purpose flour
  • 0.5 teaspoon baking powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup salted butter, softened to room temperature
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons heavy cream
  • 1 cup crushed Oreos, plus more for topping

Equipment

8x8 baking dishparchment papermedium saucepanlarge mixing bowlwhiskrubber spatulacooling rackstand mixer with paddle attachmentelectric hand mixer (optional)offset spatulafood processor (for crushing Oreos)

Tips

  • Use dark cocoa powder to mimic the flavor of an Oreo cookie.
  • A mixture of butter and oil is used for the best texture.
  • An extra egg yolk adds chewiness to the brownies.
  • Bake brownies at a lower temperature (325℉) for about 35 minutes.
  • Ensure brownies are completely cool before frosting to prevent melting.
  • Garnish with additional crushed Oreos for extra flavor and visual appeal.
  • To crush Oreos, pulse 10-15 Oreos in a food processor until sand-like consistency.