Thick and fudgy brownies, Oreo truffle filling, and fluffy Oreo frosting! THREE layers of Oreo deliciousness in one bite!
Today might just be the most important day in all of March…it’s National Oreo Day, people!!!
Sure,St. Patrick’s Day lands in March as well, but in my eyes, it’s more ofan excuse to get drunk and pinch strangers all day. Green was never my favorite color…
National Oreo Day, on the other hand, is all about that one and only creme-filled dark chocolatey cookie we’d all murdera leprechaun for.
Too violent?
So, in honor of America’s favorite cookie, I decided to create the ultimate treat for the Oreo addict in all of us…
These Triple Oreo Brownies may bea triple threat to our waistlines, but they’re also triple the deliciousness because they containTHREE luscious layers of Oreo goodness in every single delectable bite.
See? Good things DO come in three.
These brownies wereactually inspired by my Birthday Cake Oreo Truffle Blondies.
With as massive these brownies are, you’d be surprised at how simple theyare to make. For one thing, I started with a boxed brownie mix. Sure, I could’ve gone the bougey homemade route, but I decided tomeet in the middle byusing a browniemix and making a few ingredient enhancements.In my opinion, boxed mixes taste just as good as homemade (in some cases, better), ESPECIALLYwhen youlet your creativity fly.
For starters, I replaced the oil with the same amount of melted butter (unsalted) because more butter equals more flavor, and more flavor equals more better!
Oh, and P.S….I browned the butter too.
You’re welcome.
Instead of adding plain ol’flavorless water, I added some instant espresso powder to it.I do this with all of my chocolate baked goods because coffee enhances the deep richness of chocolate. The quality of coffee doesn’t really make a difference since you won’t taste it–instant coffee works just fine!
Instead of having big noticeable chunks of Oreos in the brownies, I crushed them into fine crumbs and then stirred them into the batter. This allowed their dark bittersweet flavor to blend into the brownies as they baked. Sooooooo flippin’ good. In fact, while baking, the brownies form a soft Oreo crust on the bottom, making every dense and chewy bite all the more satisfying. And with how darkand deeply fudgy these brownies these are, it’s difficult to tell where the next layer begins!
Oh, and I couldn’t help myself so I also foldedsome Heath chocolate toffee bits into the batter. This is totally optional. You could even add chocolate chips instead if you like. Or…Ooooo- some of those Hershey Cookies ‘n’ Creme bars chopped up. Yeah, now we’re talkin’….
Once the brownies have baked and cooled, we’re onto our secondlayer of Oreo amazingness–the Oreo truffle! All it is iscrushed up Oreos combined withcream cheese, but it’s SO addictive. It’s like thick, rich Oreo cheesecake dough, and it’s probably the best invention since the Oreo cookie.
These brownies would definitely not be complete without the thirdlayer of Oreo deliciousness. Two layers just wasn’t enough, and Double Oreo Brownies just sounds like child’s play. Besides, ifI’m going to put my stamp of BaJillian approval on these brownies, they have to be screaming heart attack in a pan. So get ready to have 911on speed dialbecause this last layer of fluffy Oreo creme frosting is exactly (not) what the doctor ordered.
Marshmallow fluff is the key ingredient that makes this frosting extra sweet and of course, extra fluffy! Adding the finely crushed Oreos to the frosting gives it that wonderful cookies n’ creme flavor similar to those cookies ‘n’ creme chocolate bars that I mentioned earlier.
To finish these deeply dark chocolatey babes of perfection off, I topped them with some MORE Oreos and yes, SPRINKLES! It’s a law somewhere that when you put frosting on anything, you HAVEto add sprinkles.
Who cares if that law is in unicorn land?
From the ultra fudgy and densely chewy brownie, to the sweet and doughy truffle filling and the intensely sweet and fluffy frosting, I have no doubt in my mind that every one of your little tastebuds will have fallen head over heels for these Triple Oreo Brownies.
Triple Oreo Brownies
Thick and fudgy brownies, Oreo truffle filling, and fluffy Oreo frosting! THREE layers of Oreo deliciousness in one bite!
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Prep Time 1 hour hr 15 minutes mins
Cook Time 32 minutes mins
Total Time 1 hour hr 47 minutes mins
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 16 Squares
Ingredients
Brownies:
- 1 box brownie mix*
- Unsalted butter in place of oil called for on box
- Water called for on box (hot)
- 1 teaspoon instant espresso powder
- Eggs called for on box
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 cup finely crushed Oreos
- ½ cup Heath chocolate toffee bits
Truffle Layer:
- 24 Oreos
- 6 ounces cream cheese softened
OreoFrosting:
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 1 (7 oz) container marshmallow fluff
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- Pinch of salt
- ¾ cup powdered sugar
- 5 Oreos finely crushed
- Extra Oreos for topping
- Sprinkles
Instructions
Make the Brownies:
Preheat the oven to 350ºF. Line an 8-inch square pan with parchment paper and spray with nonstick cooking spray.
In a medium saucepan,melt the butter over medium-low heat.As the butter melts, it’ll start to foam, then turn a clear golden color. Continue to stir the butter, scraping up any browned specks from the bottom of the pan as it starts to brown. It should have a nutty aroma.
Once browned and nutty, turn off the heat and allow to cool for 5 minutes. Add espresso powder to the hot water and stir until dissolved.
Stirthe brownie mix, espresso water, egg(s), and vanilla into the browned butter until just combined. Fold in the crushed Oreos and toffee bits. Pourbatter into prepared pan and bakefor 30-32 minutes**, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with few crumbs attached. Allow to coolcompletely.
Make the Oreo Truffle:
Put the Oreos in a large ziplock bag, seal, then pound with a rolling pin until finely crushed. Pour into a large bowl and stir in the cream cheese until mixture is smooth and thoroughlyincorporated. Pour on top of cooled brownies, and spread evenly.
Make the Frosting:
In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beatthe butter, marshmallow fluff, vanilla, and salt together until smooth and creamy. Scrape down the sides of the bowl, then add the powdered sugar. Mix on low until combined. Add the crushed Oreos and continue to beat. Spread frosting evenly over truffle layer. Top with extra Oreos and sprinkles, if desired.
Notes
*I used Duncan Hines dark chocolate fudge brownies.
**Depending on which brownie mix you use, it might require more or less time to bake. Just keep testing with a toothpick.
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