1package (14.3 oz)Oreo cookies (approximately 16 cookies)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking pan with butter and line it with parchment paper, allowing some excess to hang over the edges for easy removal later.
In a large saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter completely. Once melted, take the pan off the heat and add the granulated sugar. Stir vigorously until the mixture is well combined and smooth.
Crack the eggs into the sugar-butter mixture, adding them one at a time. Stir well after each egg until fully incorporated. Then, mix in the pure vanilla extract until just blended.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, baking powder, and fine salt thoroughly. Gradually add this dry mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing carefully until just combined. Be cautious not to overmix.
Gently fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips until they are evenly distributed throughout the brownie batter.
Pour half of the brownie batter into the prepared baking pan, using a spatula to spread it evenly across the bottom.
Place the Oreo cookies on top of the brownie layer, spacing them evenly. You can opt to keep them whole or break them in half to make more layers of creamy goodness.
Spoon the remaining brownie batter over the Oreos, using a spatula to smooth the top and ensure the cookies are fully covered.
Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, checking for doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center. It should come out with a few moist crumbs, indicating they’re ready (but no wet batter).
Once baked, remove the pan from the oven and allow it to cool for approximately 15 minutes. Then, use the parchment overhang to lift the brownies from the pan. Transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely before cutting them into squares.
Notes
For an eye-catching display, serve on a rustic wooden board and dust with powdered sugar.