Oreo Brownies are rich, fudgy bars studded with crunchy cookie pieces—an irresistible dessert for parties, bake sales, or late-night cravings.
If you love the classic cookies-and-chocolate pairing, these Oreo Brownies deliver. A dense, fudgy brownie base is loaded with crushed Oreos and chocolate chips to create a satisfying contrast of gooey interior and crisp cookie bits. They’re simple to make using pantry staples and store-bought cookies, yet impressive enough for guests.
Table of contents
- Why This Recipe Works
- Ingredients
- Variations
- How to Make Oreo Brownies
- Pro Tips
- Storage
- Can You Freeze Oreo Brownies?
- Try More Easy Brownie Recipes
Why This Recipe Works
- Fudgy texture: The brownie base is rich and dense for a gooey bite.
- Oreo crunch: Crushed Oreos mixed into and layered on the brownies add texture and flavor in every bite.
- Simple ingredients: Uses pantry staples and store-bought cookies—no special tools required.
- Beginner-friendly: Minimal prep and straightforward steps make this suitable for bakers of all levels.
- Customizable: Swap Oreo flavors, add different chocolate chips, or finish with a drizzle of ganache.
Ingredients
- Sugar: 3/4 cup granulated sugar.
- Brown sugar: 3/4 cup light or dark brown sugar, depending on preference.
- Unsweetened cocoa powder: 2/3 cup for a deep chocolate flavor.
- All-purpose flour: 1 cup; spoon into the measuring cup to avoid packing.
- Salt: 1/2 tsp.
- Baking powder: 1/2 tsp.
- Eggs: 3 large eggs to bind the batter and add structure.
- Butter: 1/2 cup melted, for richness and texture.
- Vanilla extract: 1 tsp to enhance flavors.
- Chocolate chips: 1 1/2 cups (use semi-sweet or your preferred variety).
- Oreos: 24 cookies total — 16 whole for a middle layer and the rest crushed for topping.
Scroll to the recipe card below for exact quantities and a printable ingredient list.
Variations
- Change Oreo flavor: Use mint, peanut butter, birthday cake, or other flavored Oreos for a twist.
- Different chocolate: Swap semi-sweet for milk, dark, or white chocolate chips, or combine types.
- Add mix-ins: Fold in peanut butter chips, chopped candy, or chopped nuts for extra texture.
How to Make Oreo Brownies
- Step 1 – Preheat and prepare pan: Preheat oven to 350°F. Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper or foil, lining the sides for easy removal.
Step 2 – Mix wet ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the melted butter, eggs, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and vanilla until smooth and combined.
Step 3 – Add dry ingredients: Gradually stir in the cocoa powder, flour, salt, and baking powder by hand, mixing just until combined. Fold in about 1 cup of the chocolate chips.
Step 4 – Layer batter: Spread half of the batter evenly into the prepared pan.
Step 5 – Add Oreo layer: Place 16 whole Oreos in a single layer over the batter.
Step 6 – Top with remaining batter and cookies: Spread the remaining batter over the Oreo layer. Crush the remaining Oreos and sprinkle them across the top, along with the remaining chocolate chips.
Step 7 – Bake and cool: Bake 35–40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs. Cool in the pan on a wire rack before lifting out and cutting into bars.
Pro Tips
- Line the pan: Use parchment or foil to make removal and cleanup easy.
- Avoid overmixing: Stir just until ingredients are combined to keep brownies fudgy, not cakey.
- Watch bake time: Remove when a toothpick shows a few moist crumbs for the best texture.
- Room-temperature ingredients: Let eggs and butter come to room temperature for easier blending.
- Cutting: Wiping the knife between cuts or using a plastic knife can yield cleaner slices for fudgy brownies.
Storage
Store cooled brownies in an airtight container or wrapped tightly with foil at room temperature for up to one week.
Can You Freeze Oreo Brownies?
Yes. Slice into individual portions, wrap each piece in plastic wrap, place in a freezer-safe bag, and freeze up to two months. Thaw at room temperature before serving.
Try More Easy Brownie Recipes
- Salted Caramel Brownies
- Cake Mix Brownies
- Chocolate Brownie Lasagna
- Cream Cheese Brownies
- Cheesecake Brownies
- S’mores Brownies
Try this easy Oreo Brownies recipe for a chocolaty, crunchy treat. Enjoy and feel free to leave a comment with your experience.
Oreo Brownies Recipe
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup Sugar
- 3/4 cup Brown Sugar
- 2/3 Cup Cocoa Powder
- 1 cup All Purpose Flour
- 1/2 tsp Salt
- 1/2 tsp Baking Powder
- 3 Large Eggs
- 1/2 Cup Butter Melted
- 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
- 1 1/2 Cup Chocolate Chips
- 24 Oreos
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line an 8×8 baking pan with parchment paper or foil.
- In a large bowl, whisk the melted butter, eggs, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and vanilla until combined.
- Slowly stir in the cocoa powder, flour, salt, and baking powder by hand, taking care not to overmix.
- Fold in 1 cup of the chocolate chips.
- Spread half the batter into the prepared pan.
- Layer 16 Oreos over the batter in an even layer.
- Spread the remaining batter over the Oreos.
- Crush the remaining Oreos and sprinkle them on top, then add the remaining chocolate chips.
- Bake 35–40 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
- Cool in the pan on a wire rack, then cut and enjoy.