Ultimate Chocolate Chip 'n Oreo Fudge Brownie Bar

By now, you should know that if it's got Oreo's or root beer involved, then I'm down. (I'm not sure how I'd feel about combining both?)
This dessert is no exception. It was one of those that I saw and knew I'd be baking within a matter of days. And also, easy. EASY. People, this stuff is GOOD. There's not much to be said, or a great deal of pictures to show, so just...enjoy :)


Ultimate Chocolate Chip Cookie n’ Oreo Fudge Brownie Bar


1 cup (2 sticks) butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
3/4 cup light brown sugar
2 large eggs
1 Tablespoon pure vanilla extract
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
2 cups (12 ounces) milk chocolate chips
1 pkg Double Stuffed Oreos
1 Family Size (9×13) Brownie mix
1/4 cup hot fudge topping

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Cream the butter and both sugars in a large bowl with an electric mixer on medium speed for 3-5 minutes. Add the eggs and vanilla and mix well to thoroughly combine. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda and salt, then slowly incorporate into the mixer until the flour is just combined. Stir in chocolate chips. Spread the cookie dough in the bottom of a 9×13 baking dish that’s been lined with wax paper and sprayed with cooking spray. Top with a layer of Oreos. Mix together brownie mix, adding an optional 1/4 cup of hot fudge topping to the mix. Pour the brownie batter over the cookie dough and Oreos. Cover with foil and bake at 350 degrees F for 30 minutes. Remove foil and continue baking for an additional 15-25 minutes. Let cool completely before cutting — brownies may still be gooey in the middle when still warm, but will set up perfectly once cooled.

To half this recipe for an 8×8 brownie mix, simply half the chocolate chip cookie dough ingredients.





cookie layer...


...Oreo layer...


...brownie layer. BAM! 
You will need to spread the batter to cover the Oreos, just FYI.
Also, I used a fudge brownie mix AND mixed in the ice cream topping, which is why I think this happened...


This is me trying to get a nice picture of all of the layers, but I cut the squares and chocolately goodness came spilling forth everywhere. It was AWESOME. Ice cream would be perfect for these!


Once I started enjoying it, THEN I could show you the layers :)



Recipe source: Kevin and Amanda