For Mom Oreo Brownies

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with butter or cooking spray. Set aside.

2. In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the unsalted butter in the microwave in 30-second intervals until fully melted. Allow it to cool slightly.

3. In a large mixing bowl, combine the granulated sugar and brown sugar. Pour in the melted butter and mix well until smooth and creamy.

4. Add the eggs, one at a time, to the sugar and butter mixture, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract until fully incorporated.

5. In a separate bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix the batter.

6. Gently fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the batter.

7. Crush the Oreo cookies into small pieces, either by hand or using a food processor. Add the crushed cookies to the brownie batter and fold them in gently to avoid breaking them too much.

8. Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish, spreading it out evenly with a spatula.

9. Bake the brownies in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs. Be careful not to overbake the brownies as they will continue to cook slightly once removed from the oven.

10. Once baked, remove the brownies from the oven and allow them to cool in the pan for at least 15 minutes before slicing and serving.