What makes brownies fudgy?

A combination of factors creates chewy and fudgy brownies! First, the ingredient ratios- you’ll notice there isn’t a ton of flour in this recipe compared to the wet ingredients. Additionally, you’ll want to make sure you do not overmix ! When combining your wet and dry ingredients, only mix until they are just combined! Overmixing could lead to drier and cakey brownies! Finally, overbaking brownies will lead to dry brownies! Bake until a toothpick inserted comes out with gooey batter rather than clean!

You sure can! Use classic chocolate, double stuffed, pumpkin... whatever you can find and whatever you'd like best!

How long do I bake brownies?

These brownies are THICK! They take quite a long time to bake. I recommend baking between 45-55 minutes. If you are baking in a glass pan, the brownies will likely take longer. They are finished when the tops look shiny and a toothpick inserted into the center of them comes out with moist batter. The batter shouldn’t look too wet or slimy, it should look gooey!

Can I switch the pan?

I do NOT recommend baking in anything other than an 8x8 inch pan. If you don't have an 8x8 inch, you could use a 9x9, but you'll need to decrease the baking time significantly, as the brownies will be much thinner!

Can I double or halve this recipe?

You can double this recipe! If you double the recipe, bake the brownies in a 9x13 inch pan. The bake time should be relatively similar! I do not recommend halving this recipe. The texture and overall experience of the brownies will be altered!

Thickest Oreo Stuffed Brownies

Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit, and line an 8×8 baking pan with parchment before spraying it with cooking spray!
Melt chopped butter in a microwave-safe bowl in 30 second intervals, stirring in between each round OR in a small saucepan over medium heat on the stove. Butter should be fully melted.
In a large bowl, whisk light brown sugar, granulated sugar, and room temperature eggs with a wire whisk for about 2 minutes until pale in color and slightly bubbly. This helps to create a shiny top.
Add vanilla extract and melted butter to the batter, mixing until combined.
Carefully add flour, cocoa powder, and salt to the mixture. Do not overmix. Mix the ingredients until the dry ingredients just disappear into the batter. The batter will not be completely smooth.
Add half of the brownie batter to your prepared pan. Cover the batter with Oreo cookies. Pour remaining half of the batter over the cookies.
If desired, crush an additional 4-6 Oreo cookies on top of the batter to create an Oreo topping.
Bake the brownies for 45-55 minutes. The top will be shiny. A toothpick inserted into the center of the pan will come out with a thin layer of gooey batter. A toothpick inserted towards the edge of the pan will come out almost clean. Overbaking will lead to dry brownies. Brownies will continue cooking as they cool.
Allow brownies to cool for at least 1 hour before slicing. Store covered at room temperature for up to 4 days.

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