Oreo Brownies Recipe – Fudgy, Chocolatey & Packed with Oreo Chunks

Servings: 12 Total Time: 1 hr 45 mins Difficulty: Beginner
The ultimate fudgy Oreo brownie recipe that’s rich, gooey and incredibly easy to make.
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The Best Fudgy Oreo Brownies

If you’re looking for the ultimate Oreo brownie recipe, you’ve found it. These rich, fudgy brownies combine everything you love about classic chocolate brownies with crunchy chunks of Oreo biscuits for the perfect cookies-and-cream twist.

They’re incredibly chocolatey thanks to both melted dark chocolate and cocoa powder, while the Oreo pieces stay slightly crunchy as they bake, creating the perfect contrast against the gooey brownie centre. Finished with extra Oreos on top, they’re just as impressive to look at as they are to eat.

Whether you’re baking for birthdays, bake sales, family gatherings or simply because you’re craving chocolate, this easy Oreo brownie recipe never disappoints. They’re simple enough for beginner bakers but taste like something you’d find in a bakery.

The best part? They only require a handful of ingredients and come together in one bowl after melting the chocolate and butter.

Ingredients To make brownies Explained

Butter: adds richness, flavour and helps create that soft, fudgy texture everyone looks for in a great brownie. Using real butter rather than margarine gives a much deeper flavour.

Dark Chocolate: The melted dark chocolate is the heart of these brownies. It creates an intensely chocolatey flavour while also helping achieve that dense, gooey texture.

Caster Sugar: dissolves easily into the eggs, helping create the shiny, paper-thin crackly brownie top that everyone loves.

Eggs: bind everything together while adding structure and creating a rich, chewy texture. Whisking them well with the sugar also helps achieve the signature glossy crust.

Cocoa Powder: Adding cocoa powder intensifies the chocolate flavour without making the brownies overly sweet. It gives them a deep, rich finish.

Plain Flour: Only a small amount of flour is needed. This keeps the brownies dense and fudgy rather than light and cakey.

Oreo Biscuits: Oreos add pockets of crunchy chocolate biscuit and sweet vanilla filling throughout the brownies. Every bite is packed with cookies-and-cream flavour.

Extra Dark Chocolate: Chunks of dark chocolate melt into little pools throughout the brownies, making every slice even more indulgent. You could swap this to milk chocolate if you prefer.

Extra Oreos: Adding whole or halved Oreos on top makes the brownies look bakery-worthy and gives extra crunch after baking.

Tips for Perfect Oreo Brownies

Don’t overmix the batter. Once you’ve added the flour, fold gently until everything is just combined. Overmixing develops gluten and can make brownies cakey.

Use good-quality dark chocolate. As chocolate is the main flavour, using a high-quality chocolate makes a noticeable difference.

Don’t overbake. Brownies continue cooking as they cool. The centre should still have a slight wobble when they come out of the oven.

Let them cool completely. This is one of the hardest steps, but it’s essential. Cooling allows the brownies to set, making them easier to slice and giving them the perfect fudgy texture.

Use a warm knife to slice. Run a sharp knife under hot water, dry it thoroughly and wipe between each cut for clean, professional-looking brownie squares.

Store correctly. Keep the brownies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to four days. They become even fudgier after the first day.

Oreo Brownies Recipe – Fudgy, Chocolatey & Packed with Oreo Chunks

Difficulty: Beginner Prep Time 15 mins Cook Time 30 mins Rest Time 1 hr Total Time 1 hr 45 mins
Cooking Temp: 160  C Servings: 12

Description

The ultimate fudgy Oreo brownie recipe that’s rich, gooey and incredibly easy to make.

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 160Β°C fan and line a square baking tin with baking paper.
  2. Melt the butter and dark chocolate together until smooth. Allow to cool slightly.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk the caster sugar and eggs together until smooth and slightly lighter in colour.
  4. Slowly pour the melted chocolate mixture into the eggs, whisking continuously.
  5. Sift in the cocoa powder and plain flour and gently fold until just combined.
  6. Fold through the chopped dark chocolate and Oreo pieces.
  7. Pour the brownie batter into the prepared tin and top with extra Oreos.
  8. Bake for 30 minutes.
  9. Leave the brownies to cool completely in the tin at room temperature before slicing for perfectly neat squares.
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Frequently Asked Questions

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Can I use milk chocolate instead of dark chocolate?

Yes, you can use milk chocolate, but your brownies will be sweeter and slightly less rich. Dark chocolate gives this Oreo brownie recipe its deep chocolate flavour and helps create that perfectly fudgy texture.

Why are my brownies cakey instead of fudgy?

Overmixing the batter or baking for too long are the most common reasons. Fold the dry ingredients in gently until just combined and remove the brownies from the oven as soon as the centre is just set for the best fudgy Oreo brownies.

Can I freeze Oreo brownies?

Absolutely! Once the brownies have cooled completely, wrap individual slices in cling film and place them in an airtight container or freezer bag. They can be frozen for up to three months. Defrost at room temperature before enjoying.

How should I store homemade Oreo brownies?

Store your brownies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to four days. They’ll stay soft, chewy and delicious. For an extra fudgy texture, they’re even better the day after baking.

Why do my brownies need to cool before slicing?

Allowing your brownies to cool completely helps them set properly, making them much easier to slice into neat squares. Cutting them while they’re still warm can result in a gooey, messy texture.