Brownies on Overdrive

Brownies on Overdrive

Ever have a severe sweet tooth?  Or just in the mood for something super sweet?  What you are about to read is no ordinary brownie/cookie recipe...be prepared to get your hands a bit dirty.

This recipe makes a big statement, but they are so easy to make, and more than a little bit filthy.

First, a chocolate chip cookie layer, followed by an Oreo and topped off by a fudgy brownie.  Melded together in the over, three layers of deliciousness overwhelm your tastebuds.

On top of all that, they look really cool once they are finished being baked.  Please...don't try to resist.

Total time:  1 hour and 5 minutes

Preparation time:  35 minutes
Cook time:  30 minutes

Serving Size:  Yields 16 medium-sized brownies per recipe

For the brownie layer:

• 10 tbsp unsalted butter
• 1 1/4 cups white sugar
• 3/4 cup cocoa powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 2 tsp vanilla extract
• 2 large eggs
• 1/2 cup flour

For the Oreo layer:

• 1 package of Oreo's (regular or double stuffed)

For the cookie dough layer:

• 1/2 cup unsalted butter
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 3/4 cup white sugar
• 1 egg
• 1 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 1/4 cups flour
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1 cup dark chocolate chips

Directions:

• For the brownie layer:
• In a medium-sized sauce pan, melt the butter over medium high heat.  Add the sugar and cocoa powder once the butter is melted.  Whisk to combine and remove from heat.  Add the salt, vanilla and eggs and continuously whisk until the eggs are combined.  Add the flour and continue to mix.  Set batter aside.
• For the cookie dough layer:
• Cream together the butter and sugars in a mixer.  Add the eggs and vanilla, making sure to scrape down the sides of the bowl.  Add the flour, salt, baking soda and baking powder and mix on low until everything is incorporated.  Fold in the chocolate chips.  Set dough aside.
• Assembly:
• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.  
• Line the bottom of a 9x9 baking pan with tin foil and then spray the tin foil with a layer of baking spray.
• Layer the cookie dough on the bottom of the 9x9 baking pan, pressing down to form the bottom of the brownies.
• Layer as many Oreos that will fit on top of the cookie dough.  No need to overlap.  One single layer will do.
• Pour the brownie batter on top of the Oreo layer and make sure it is evenly layered on top. Bake for 30-35 minutes.  Test with a knife to see if the center is done.  If the knife comes out clean, let the brownies rest before serving.  If the knife comes out with better still on it, allow the brownies to bake about 5 minutes more.