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Oreo-Chunk Brownies

 

 

Perfect for a large crowd or a hungry family...
 

1 lb 

 

(4 sticks) unsalted butter

 

1 lb 

 

semi-sweet chocolate chips or chopped semi-sweet chocolate

 

6 ounces 

 

unsweetened chocolate, chopped

 

2 Tbs 

 

instant espresso powder

 

7 large 

 

eggs

 

2 Tbs 

 

pure vanilla extract

 

2¼ cups 

 

granulated sugar

 

1¼ cups 

 

all-purpose flour, divided

 

1 Tbs 

 

baking powder

 

1 tsp 

 

salt

 

4 cups 

 

broken Oreos (about 40 cookies- 1 package)

 

 

1

Preheat oven to 350°F. Butter and flour 12x18x1-inch pan. Line with foil or parchment that hangs over the sides for ease in getting them out (butter the foil/parchment).

2

In a heatproof, medium-bowl set over a saucepan of simmering water, heat butter, and chocolates until melted and smooth; cool slightly.

3

In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, espresso powder, vanilla and sugar. Stir the egg mixture into the slightly cooled chocolate mixture. Cool to room temperature.

4

In a medium bowl, sift together 1 cup of flour, baking powder, and salt, then add to batter. In a small bowl, stir Oreos and remaining ¼ cup flour. Stir cookies into chocolate mixture. Then pour into prepared baking pan and smooth top with a rubber spatula.

5

Bake for 25 to 35 minutes, or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean with a few crumbs attached; do not overbake! Let cool completely, then cover tightly and chill overnight. Chilled brownies are easier to cut.  Dump the chilled brownie pan onto a large cutting board, peel off the foil and cut into squares.

 

Yield: A lot!

 

 Cooking Tips

*These taste better the second day.
**The oreos are better if you just manually break up the oreos with your hands... about five chunks each.
***I bake mine for exactly 25 minutes, and they come out nice and fudgy.  Don't overbake!
****Top with M&M's if you dare!

 

 

 Recipe Source

Adapted from Ina Garten via Desert Culinary Blog

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