Description
Indulge in these decadent Slutty Brownies, a luscious layered treat combining a chocolate chip cookie base, a classic Oreo cookie middle, and a rich homemade brownie topping. Baked to perfection, these gooey, fudgy brownies are an irresistible sweet sensation perfect for sharing or satisfying your chocolate cravings.
Ingredients
Chocolate Chip Cookie Layer
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter (168 grams), softened
- 1/2 cup brown sugar (105 grams)
- 1/2 cup white sugar (100 grams)
- 1 large egg
- 1 large egg yolk (discard the white)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (188 grams)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2/3 cups chocolate chips (120 grams)
Oreo Layer
- 28 Oreo cookies
Brownie Batter
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (112 grams), cubed
- 6 oz dark chocolate (170 grams), 50-70% or semi-sweet
- 1 cup granulated sugar (200 grams)
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour (63 grams)
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder (23 grams)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C). Lightly grease a 9×13 inch (23×33 cm) baking pan and then line it with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on the sides. Greasing first ensures the parchment sticks well, making it easier to lift the brownies out later.
- Make Chocolate Chip Cookie Layer: In a large bowl, beat together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until well combined. Then add the egg, the additional egg yolk (discard the white), and vanilla bean paste, mixing thoroughly. With the mixer on low speed, gradually beat in the flour and salt until just combined. Turn off the mixer and fold in the chocolate chips gently using a spatula.
- Spread Cookie Dough: Spoon the cookie dough mixture into the prepared pan and spread it out evenly with a spatula to form the base layer.
- Add Oreo Layer: Arrange the Oreo cookies directly on top of the cookie dough. Press them down slightly to ensure they sit evenly. Use about 7 rows of 4 cookies, adding halved cookies as needed to cover the entire surface.
- Prepare Brownie Batter: Finely chop the dark chocolate. Place the chopped chocolate and cubed butter in a large heatproof bowl and microwave on medium power in 45-second intervals, stirring between each, until melted and smooth. Allow the mixture to cool for about 5 minutes. Whisk in the eggs and granulated sugar until smooth.
- Incorporate Dry Ingredients: Sift together the flour, cocoa powder, and salt to remove lumps. Gently whisk these dry ingredients into the chocolate mixture until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
- Top with Brownie Batter: Spoon the brownie batter over the Oreo layer in dollops and use a spatula to spread it smoothly and evenly across the pan, covering the Oreos completely. Doing this in spoonfuls rather than all at once helps with even spreading.
- Bake: Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 37-45 minutes. The baking time depends on your oven and your preferred level of gooeyness; test doneness by inserting a toothpick – it should come out dry or with just a few moist crumbs.
- Cool Completely: Allow the brownies to cool fully, at least 4 hours, to set properly. Then lift the brownies out of the pan using the parchment paper overhang and transfer to a cutting board for slicing.
- Store: Keep any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days to maintain freshness and texture.
Notes
- Ensure the butter for the cookie layer is softened to mix well with sugars.
- Discard the egg white from the second egg as specified; using the yolk only enriches the cookie base.
- Microwave the chocolate and butter on medium power and stir regularly to avoid burning or grainy texture.
- For best results, sift the dry ingredients (flour and cocoa powder) before mixing into the brownie batter to prevent lumps.
- Cooling the brownies thoroughly is crucial for clean cuts and proper layering texture.
- Use a sharp knife to slice brownies once cooled, preferably after chilling in the fridge for tighter slices.
- This recipe requires a 9×13 inch baking pan to get the layers just right.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
