“Fudge Oreo Brownies”

Do you need a project to do with the kiddos? Maybe you want a sweet treat to enjoy all to yourself? Whatever the case may be, My Fudge Oreo Brownies are a sure thing because kids will have some fun in the kitchen. That said, you can enjoy chocolatey goodness all by yourself if you so desire.

These brownies are semi-homemade and require little effort. Nothing beats the chewy texture of a good brownie. Can I get an Amen?

Fudge Oreo Brownies

I mentioned cooking with kids because more and more kids are cooking or find it interesting. As popularity grows with Food Network’s kids baking and cooking shows, kids’ are intrigued. And so they should be.

Most of us kitchen lovers find time spent there is totally relaxing and our happy place. Kids have excitement on their faces and smiles in the their hearts. So, why not let them in the kitchen? The weekends are a perfect time to create something yummy.

Fudge Oreo Brownies

So, let’s start baking these crazy brownies. The recipe uses a store-bought brownie mix, Pillsbury to be exact. You can use whatever brand you desire yet I like the taste and texture of Pillsbury. Mix brownie batter according to package directions.

Pour 1/2 of the batter into a greased 13×9 baking pan. Do not use glass bakeware. Arrange oreo cookies onto batter in single layer but you can also crumble the cookies and sprinkle over batter. Pour remaining batter over cookies.

Bake and remove to a wire rack. Immediately Sprinkle candy pieces on top of hot brownies and allow to sit for a couple minutes and then press down lightly. As candy pieces melt, spread over brownies if you like. Cool completely, cut and serve. Store any leftovers in an airtight container.

Fudge Oreo Brownies

Three simple store-bought ingredients make a fantastic pan of brownies. Fudge Oreo Brownies are chewy and crunchy because the whole cookies keep their crunch factor. If crumbled cookies are used they will have less crunch.

Most relevant, it doesn’t matter which way these babies are made, whole or crumbled cookie. Sweet chocolatey goodness with a twist you won’t be able to resist. I usually cannot wait until the brownies are completely cool.

Serve the warm brownies with a big scoop of ice cream. Most often you’ll find baking fully from scratch yet sometimes semi-homemade has no shame. Checkout some of my other baked from scratch brownie recipes like White Chocolate Brownies, Bittersweet Black Cocoa Brownies, and Michelle’s Decadent Brownies.

If you know of good shortcuts, use them. One bite and you’ll agree these brownies taste baked from scratch. Come on and have some fun with kids in the kitchen. Happy Baking!

Fudge Oreo Brownies

Fudgy Oreo Brownies

1 – 18.4 oz. box (13×9) Pillsbury Chocolate Fudge Brownie Mix

24 Oreo cookies, whole or broken into pieces

1 – 6.5 oz. Hershey’s Cookies ‘N Cream candy bar, chopped

Heat oven to 350 degrees and coat bottom of 13×9-inch baking pan with non-stick cooking spray. Set aside.

In a large mixing bowl, combine ingredients for brownie mix according to package directions. Do not bake yet.

Pour half of batter in prepared pan and add Oreo’s in a single layer. Pour remaining batter over top of cookie layer as even as possible.

Bake for 28 to 32 minutes or toothpick inserted comes out clean.

Immediately top brownies with chopped candy bar. Lightly press candy into brownies or spread as candy melts. Allow brownies to cool in pan before cutting.

Makes 24 bars.