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These Oreo brownies are one of my favorite ways to upgrade a boxed brownie mix! You get rich, fudgy chocolate brownies layered with crunchy Oreo cookies in every bite — and they couldn’t be easier to make.
If you’re an Oreo fan, don’t miss my Oreo Dessert Recipe! And chocolate lovers will definitely want to try my Chick-fil-A Brownies and Cakebox Brownies too.
Why you’ll love this Oreo brownies recipe!
Do you love Oreos? Of course you do! Do you love brownies? Who doesn’t?! Then you’ll love these Oreo brownies! This recipe is super easy to follow and will result in some of the most delicious brownies you’ve ever had. There’s no measuring flour, baking powder, or sugar, because you use boxed brownie mix to make them!
If you’re a regular reader, you know I’m a fan of cake mix hacks, and while brownies aren’t technically a cake, I also have a lot of brownie upgrades here on All Things Mamma too, like Peanut Butter Cup Brownies. I love them all, but if you’re looking for the easiest way to upgrade a box of brownie mix, I think Oreo Brownies are the winner.
- Starts with boxed mix: No complicated steps.
- Fudgy and chewy: Exactly how brownies should be.
- Crunchy Oreo texture: Some cookies stay crisp on top, others soften inside.
- Perfect for brownie sundaes: Just add ice cream.
- Kid-approved dessert: Always a hit at parties and bake sales.
Table of Contents
Ingredients You Need
You’ll just need a handful of ingredients for this recipe!
See recipe card below this post for ingredient quantities and full instructions.
- Boxed fudge brownie mix – Use whichever one you like best!
- Vegetable oil, water, and eggs – In other words, all the ingredients you need to add to the brownie mix.
- Oreo cookies – These should be roughly chopped so they add a nice texture to the brownies. You don’t want to add crumbs here! (Use the leftovers to make Cookies and Cream Cookies!)
How to Make Brownie Mix With Oreos
- Combine ingredients: Add the brownie mix, oil, eggs, and water to a mixing bowl.
- Mix: Whisk to combine.
- Assemble: Pour half of the brownie batter into the baking dish, then sprinkle half of the chopped Oreo cookies on top. Add the rest of the brownie batter, followed by the remaining Oreos.
- Bake: Bake the brownies for 25 minutes, or until a cake tester comes out clean. Cool completely before cutting and serving.
How to Store
- At room temperature: Store in an airtight container for 3–4 days.
- To freeze: Wrap tightly and freeze up to 3 months. Thaw at room temperature before serving.
Frequently Asked Questions
While homemade brownies are easy, using a boxed mix for these Oreo brownies is definitely easier because measuring all the dry ingredients is done for you.
Some brownie recipes are gooey, but this one is not. The center should be fudgy, but if it’s gooey, it needs more time in the oven.
It depends on what you’re looking for in a brownie! Butter tends to be better for cake-like brownies, while oil is better for dense, fudgy brownies.
Yes! Golden Oreos, mint, or peanut butter Oreos all work great in this recipe.
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Oreo Brownies
Ingredients
- 1 box fudge brownie mix
- ⅔ cup vegetable oil
- ¼ cup water
- 2 large eggs
- 1 ½ cups Oreo cookies roughly chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350F. Grease the bottom of a 8×8 baking dish.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the boxed brownie mix, oil, water, and eggs until well combined.1 box fudge brownie mix, ⅔ cup vegetable oil, ¼ cup water, 2 large eggs
- Pour ½ the batter into the prepared baking dish and sprinkle half of the chopped Oreo cookies on top.1 ½ cups Oreo cookies
- Top with remaining brownie batter and top with the rest of the Oreos.
- Bake for 25 minutes or until a cake tester comes out clean. Cool completely.
Notes
- Use a metal pan for more even baking.
- Let brownies cool fully before slicing for clean edges.
- Slightly underbake for extra fudgy texture.
- Use parchment paper for easy removal.
- Add a pinch of espresso powder to deepen chocolate flavor.
This is such a genius upgrade. Crunchy Oreos with rich, fudgy brownies is the best combo. Definitely trying this!
The fudgy brownies and crunchy Oreos were the perfect combo.
The flavors were spot on. Comforting, chocolatey, and so satisfying.