Wednesday, April 23, 2008

Outrageous Oreo Crunch Brownies

For those who need a chocolate fix, no matter what the weather, chocolate chips, chunks and Oreo pieces should fit the bill.

4 sticks butter (2 cups)
1 pound semisweet chocolate chips
6 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped
6 eggs
3 tablespoons instant coffee granules
2 tablespoons vanilla
2 1/4 cups sugar
1 cup plus 1/4 cup flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
4 cups chopped Oreo cookies (50 cookies)

Arrange a rack in the middle of the oven and preheat to 350°. Butter and flour an 11 1/2" x 17 1/4" x 1" baking pan.

In a heatproof medium bowl set over a saucepan of simmering water, heat butter, chocolate chips and unsweetened chocolate until melted and smooth. Allow to cool slightly.

In a large bowl, whisk eggs, coffee, vanilla and sugar. Blend chocolate mixture into egg mixture; cool to room temperature.

In a medium bowl, sift together one cup flour, baking powder and salt. Add flour mixture to chocolate mixture. In a small bowl, stir Oreos and remaining 1/4 cup flour. Add Oreo mixture to chocolate mixture. Pour batter into baking pan and smooth top with a rubber spatula.

Bake 35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted 3 inches from center comes out clean; do not overbake. Allow to cool. Refrigerate, tightly wrapped, until cold; cut into squares.

Source: Ina Garten

2 comments:

Anonymous said...

Oh my gosh do these ever sound scrumptious!! WOW! Thanks for the share!

Anonymous said...

Oh, for Pete's sake! (runs to scale to weigh self after drooling over pics) So many foods...so little time! Thanks for the awesome post!