We started a diet this week in our house. So naturally, we needed to go out with a bang over the weekend with one last big calorie splurge. Since dessert, especially ones loaded with cookies, frosting, brownies and chocolate syrup, are definitely not permitted in our diet, I thought Extreme Oreo Brownies would be the perfect indulgence.
I originally got this recipe idea after our good friends dropped off dinner and dessert to us earlier last week. Accompanying our tasty dinner were the most amazing Oreo brownies that my friend picked up from the pastry case at Harris Teeter. They were so ridiculously delicious that Matt and I polished them all off after dinner.
A few days later I had a craving for them again so I began a recipe search and found a similar recipe that I tweaked a bit to create Extreme Oreo Brownies…
These brownies really are extreme…extremely tasty! There’s a fudgy layer, an oreo layer a fluffy layer and more.
Extreme Oreo Brownies
For the Brownies
- 1 box favorite fudgy brownie mix + ingredients on back of box
- 15 oreo cookies
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
For the Fluffy White Frosting
- 8 tbsp vegetable shortening (Crisco)
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup marshmallow creme (ex: marshmallow fluff)
- 3 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1 1/4 cups powdered sugar
- 2 cups Oreo cookies, quartered
For the Topping
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp light corn syrup
- 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips
- 2 tsp very hot water
Make the Brownies
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Make the brownies according to the directions on back of brownie box, adding in 1 tablespoon of vanilla extract. Pour batter into prepared pan and spread until even. Place 15 Oreos evenly on top and press down lightly to cover with the batter. Bake according to boxed recipe, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool to room temperature on the counter, then cover and refrigerate overnight.
Make the Frosting
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Beat shortening and butter in a mixer. Mix in marshmallow creme and vanilla extract. Slowly mix in powdered sugar. Spread frosting evenly over top of the brownies. Top evenly with quartered Oreos.
Make the Topping
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Melt the butter and corn syrup in a small saucepan. Turn off the heat and stir in the chocolate chips, then stir in the water to thin. Drizzle over the top of the frosting. Chill the frosted brownies for at least 1 hour until the frosting and topping sets. Remove from pan and slice into bars.
Wow, those brownies look fantastic!
OMG I got back on a diet this week too! Why are you torturing me with these AMAZING looking brownies!? I'll have to file this away for later! 😉
Even though I can't eat these right now, my mouth is watering!
YUM! We'll be making these very soon.
Girlll, my husband loves oreo. He would have this eaten in a day! I may have to make them for him soon! not a mom
Yum! These look amazing! Thanks for sharing!
wowazh these look amazing! pinning now! xo jillian – cornflake dreams
Wow, these look amazeballs. And my husband LOVES Oreos. Guess I'll be stopping at the store for a few ingredients on my way home today 🙂
Wowza those look so, so good!!
Oreo's are my weakness. I could totally eat a whole box… and right now we're on a no sugar diet so I'm guessing these are a no-no, but totally on my must make list once were done haha.
You are amazing that you have been able to bake!!!! More power to ya sista!
Oooo these look amazing!
I am drooling! Yummy! I like to go out with a bang before I start a diet too! haha 🙂
These look delicious! So good to have you back to blogging….missed your posts! You always have the best ideas.
Oh my, those look so amazing!!!!
If these don't crave my sweet tooth, I don't know what will! Xo, Stephanie