Fudgy Oreo Brownies

Steps

1. 1

   Preheat your oven to 350°F (180 °C) (175°C (350 °F)) and line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on the sides for easy removal.

2. 2

   In a large mixing bowl, combine the melted butter, granulated sugar, and light brown sugar. Whisk vigorously for 1-2 minutes until the mixture is well combined and slightly pale.

   Start 1-minute timer
3. 3

   Add the eggs and vanilla extract to the butter mixture. Whisk again for another 2 minutes; this helps create that signature crackly brownie top.

   Start 2-minute timer
4. 4

   Sift in the all-purpose flour, Dutch-process cocoa powder, and salt. Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients using a spatula just until no streaks of flour remain. Do not overmix.

5. 5

   Gently fold in the chopped Oreo cookies until evenly distributed throughout the batter.

6. 6

   Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it into an even layer. Press additional Oreo pieces onto the top of the batter if desired.

7. 7

   Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs attached.

   Start 25-minute timer
8. 8

   Allow the brownies to cool completely in the pan before lifting them out by the parchment paper and slicing into squares.