Name: The Best Oreo Brookies Bars Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Yield: 32
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 3/4 cup unsalted butter, melted (185 g); 2 1/4 cups granulated sugar (450 g); 2 teaspoon vanilla extract; 3 large eggs; 3/4 cup unsweetened black cocoa powder (96 g); 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, scooped and leveled (150 g); 3/4 cup milk chocolate chips (120 g); 12 oz white chocolate chips (240 g); 1/2 cup unsalted butter (125 g); 24 Oreo cookies, chopped; 2 large eggs; 1/3 cup granulated sugar (67 g); 2 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour (150 g); 1/2 teaspoon salt

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If you want the ultimate in dessert bars, the Oreo brookies bars recipe is the one for you. A delicious combination of homemade brownies and cookies and cream layer complete with chopped Oreo cookies creates a delicious dessert. Not only are these easy to make, but they are just the right amount of decadence that is ideal for serving guests or packing in a kid's lunchbox!

Oreo Brookies Bars Recipe

Whether you are looking for a dessert to share at a party or just something chocolatey to fight cravings, this recipe is going to become a favorite. It truly is the perfect recipe for any occasion, and you won't believe how good these taste until you try them yourself!

These Oreo brookies are reminiscent of both a layered Oreo cookie and a brownie. Combined, they are a decadent and fairly easy dessert that is going to quickly disappear at any gathering. You'll find your favorite Oreo dessert recipes won't compare to the goodness in this bar! Of course, for a simple dish, you might prefer the no-bake Oreo cheesecake or even the 2-ingredient Oreo mug cake, but when sharing, this recipe is a must.

What is a Brookie?

A brookie comes in different forms. Some are a combination of a brownie and cookie that are cooked in cookie form, while others, such as this recipe, are a layer of brownies and cookies together in a bar form. They can be made using a brownie mix or using a homemade recipe, like this one, which makes it ideal no matter when you are making them.

The brookie is a fun spin on two classic desserts that combines your favorite flavors into one fun to share dessert! While this one features the Oreo cookie, you may find brookies in a number of cookie flavors including chocolate chip.

Do I Have to Use Black Cocoa Powder?

You do not have to use black cocoa powder. You can use any type of unsweetened cocoa powder that you have or can find at your local store. The black cocoa powder has a smoother flavor and is less bitter, but also less chocolatey. You can replace it in equal measurements with any other cocoa powder available.

Can I Use a Boxed Brownie Mix for This Brookie Recipe?

I love the flavors of this homemade brownie recipe, but I know sometimes, you need a shortcut. If that is the case, whether you don't have all the ingredients on hand or simply need to save a few minutes, you can use a brownie mix. You will just substitute the brownie ingredients with the mix and include whatever your mix calls for. Then once the batter is made, you will go on with the recipe as called for.

Can I Add Other Mix-In’s?

There are so many things that you can add to this recipe. Things like nuts and marshmallows are perfect. You can also add in other things like different types of chips. Instead of using chocolate chips, you can use peanut butter chips or even toffee chips.

Anything that can go inside of a chocolate chip cookie or a brownie will be absolutely perfection in this recipe. If you want to really go outside of the box, think about things to make this a salty sweet version. My favorite is pretzels but you can even add in things like chips to create a unique recipe. Below are a few other ideas to add to your batter and dough.

Milk chocolate, dark chocolate, white chocolate, peanut butter, toffee, butterscotch, or mint chocolate chips.
Chopped pecans, walnuts, or pistachios.
Shredded coconut flakes.
Pretzel bits, crumbled potato chips, popcorn.

How do I Know When Brookies are Done Cooking?

You will know when the brookie is ready because you will have baked it the time or close to the time and then you can check it in the center. When you press a toothpick, or a butter knife in a pinch, into the center of the brookie, it will come out clean. It may still be moist, but won't be liquid or uncooked.

Can Brookies Be Frozen?

I always want to have Brookies on hand. I mean always. I like to make a large batch, or a double batch and take the ones that won't get eaten right away and freeze them. This lets me have them on hand and all I need to do is take them out of the freezer. You want to make sure that they are covered well, stored in an airtight container or a freezer bag. I like to place a layer of plastic wrap or wax paper between the layers. This keeps the brookies from sticking together and it makes it much easier to remove once I have thawed them.

Ingredients for Brownie Layer

Unsalted butter
Granulated sugar
Vanilla extract
Eggs
Unsweetened black cocoa powder
Salt
All-purpose flour
Chocolate chips

Ingredients for Cookie Layer

White chocolate chips
Unsalted butter
Oreo cookies
Eggs
Granulated sugar
Vanilla extract
All-purpose flour
Salt

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How to Make Oreo Cookie Brookies

Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease the 9x13-inch baking dish or spray well with non-stick cooking spray.

In a large bowl, sift the cocoa powder, flour, and salt then set aside.

Using a hand mixer or stand mixer, in a large bowl, add the melted butter, sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract and whisk together until completely combined.

Add the sifted cocoa powder mixture into the egg mixture and mix until combined.

Next, pour in the chocolate chips and stir until just combined.

Spread the brownie batter into the bottom of the prepared pan into an even layer.

Bake for 20 minutes.

While the brownies are baking, make the second layer.

In a medium microwave-safe bowl, melt the white chocolate chips in 30-second increments, stirring between each, until the chips are mostly melted.

Whisk the melted chips until they are completely melted, then set aside.

In a large bowl, use a mixer to beat the eggs until they are foamy.

Add in the sugar and vanilla extract, and then mix until completely combined.

Pour in the melted but cooled white chocolate chips.

Then add the flour and salt and mix until combined.

Fold in the chopped Oreo pieces.

Using a large spoon, drop chunks of the cookie dough over the brownie layer until it is mostly covered.

Bake for an additional 35 to 30 minutes until the dough is just set and golden.

Allow the brookies to cool completely before slicing to serve.

Note: To easily remove from the pan, line the baking sheet with parchment paper rather than spraying with non-stick spray. With the paper overlapping the edges, you can easily lift the entire pan out to slice.

More Chocolate Recipes

If you are a chocolate lover like we are, then you know you need more than one chocolate recipe to grab and make. Below you will find more of my personal favorite chocolate recipes that are perfect for sharing or hiding away to satisfy your own cravings. Make sure you print, bookmark, or pin the recipes so they are easy to find when you are ready to make them!

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Yield: 32