These easy Oreo brownies are a dreamy dessert bar recipe with layers of fudgy brownies and thick cream cheese frosting filled with heaps of crushed Oreo cookies!
If you love this easy brownie recipe, check out my bombshell Oreo brownies and these Oreo cream-filled brownies next.
Oreo lovers, I have the ULTIMATE Oreo brownies for you to try. I know that’s a big claim, seeing as we’re mildly obsessed with Oreos around here. Take my potluck Oreo bars and triple chocolate Oreo bars as just a few examples of the madness. This is an easy brownie recipe that begins with a boxed brownie mix and turns into irresistibly fudgy Oreo chocolate brownies topped with a thick layer of whipped cookies n’ cream cheese mousse, glazed with melted chocolate.
Why You’ll Love These Dreamy Oreo Brownies
- They’re jam-packed with Oreo cookies! Every inch of these easy brownies is loaded with Oreos, from the fudgy brownie batter up through the fluffy cheesecake frosting to the garnish of cookies on top.
- Versatile. Oreo brownies are perfect for potlucks, BBQs, and entertaining. This recipe is truly a delicious all-rounder.
- Quick. This recipe uses a brownie mix for extra convenience. Of course, if you have a favorite chocolate brownie recipe you’d like to use, go right ahead.
What You’ll Need
Below is a short round-up of the ingredients you’ll need to make these frosted Oreo brownies. Be sure to scroll to the printable recipe card after the post for the full recipe amounts and details.
- Brownie Mix – I used a box of Pillsbury Fudge Brownies for this, but you can use any boxed brownie mix that you prefer. Make sure to check the packaging and pick up any other ingredients you’ll need to make your brownies (eggs, milk, etc.). Alternatively, use my perfect fudgy brownies recipe if you would like to bake from scratch!
- Oreo Cookies – You’ll need one package of Oreo cookies or another generic brand of chocolate sandwich cookies, divided into thirds. Give the cookies a coarse chopping or crush them into large chunks.
- Cool Whip – Thaw a frozen tub of Cool Whip in the fridge before you begin. You can also use homemade whipped cream in place of Cool Whip if you’d like.
- Cream Cheese – For the whipped cream cheese frosting. I recommend using the blocks of cream cheese, and not the kind that comes in tubs. Let the cream cheese sit at room temperature for a bit so that it softens enough to mix.
- Powdered Sugar – Also called confectioner’s sugar or icing sugar.
- Chocolate Chips – You’ll melt semi-sweet chocolate chips in the microwave with vegetable oil to make a quick chocolate glaze. You can substitute the oil with shortening if you prefer.
How to Make Oreo Brownies
A boxed brownie mix makes this recipe super fuss-free, but if you’d prefer to make your brownie base from scratch, go right ahead! Just stir the chopped Oreos into the batter and bake it, then proceed with the recipe as usual. Whichever option you choose, these Oreo brownies are crazy-easy to whip up in just a few quick steps. Scroll to the recipe card for the printable instructions.
- Prepare the brownies. First, you’ll prepare your boxed brownies according to the directions on the package. Before you transfer the batter to a baking pan, stir in ⅓ of the chopped Oreo cookies. Bake as directed, then leave the cookies to cool completely.
- Make the cream cheese frosting. Meanwhile, beat together powdered sugar and cream cheese until the mixture is smooth. Fold in the Cool Whip, followed by the next ⅓ of the Oreos.
- Frost the brownies. When your brownies have cooled to room temperature, spread the Oreo cream cheese frosting all over the brownies. You can be generous here; go for a thick layer!
- Make the chocolate glaze. Next, microwave the chocolate and oil in increments, stirring in between, until melted. Finally, spread the melted chocolate over the cream cheese layer, then scatter over the last of the chopped Oreos for garnish.
- Chill. Pop those fudgy Oreo brownies into the fridge to chill for about 30 minutes. Then, cut them into squares and dig in!
Tips for Success
- If you’re using a glass or ceramic baking pan, you’ll likely need to increase the baking time by 5-10 minutes. Keep an eye on the brownies so that they don’t overbake.
- Avoid overmixing the batter. Overly mixed brownie batter is the #1 culprit for cakey brownies.
- Cool the brownies in the pan. You can set the pan over a wire rack to help with airflow, but don’t cut or remove the brownies until after they’re frosted, glazed, and chilled.
Variation Ideas
Get creative and try these easy ways to customize your Oreo brownies:
- Different Oreos. This recipe will work with any variation of Oreos. Try coarsely chopping up Double Stuf, Chocolate Cream, Mint Oreos, or even Golden Oreos.
- Add nuts. For extra crunch, stir crushed pecans, peanuts, or walnuts into the batter at the same time as your chopped Oreos.
- Add chocolate chips. Add semi-sweet chocolate chips to the batter, or use white chocolate chips or even peanut butter chips.
How to Store Oreo Brownies
- Refrigerate. Due to the cream cheese frosting, I recommend keeping these brownies refrigerated. Store your Oreo brownies in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week.
- Freeze. Once the brownies are chilled and cut into squares, you can store them together in an airtight container (I recommend sticking to a single layer) or wrap the brownies individually to freeze. They’ll stay fresh for up to 2 months. Thaw the frozen Oreo brownies in the fridge before serving.
More Easy Brownie Recipes
Oreo Brownies
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Chilling Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Yield: 9 brownies 1x
- Category: Brownies
- Method: Oven
- Cuisine: American
Description
These easy Oreo brownies are made from dreamy layers of fudgy chocolate brownies and thick cream cheese frosting filled with heaps of Oreo cookies!
Ingredients
- 1 box brownie mix (I used Pillsbury Fudge Brownies, with ingredients to prepare them according to the package directions) *see note
- 1 (16.6 oz) package Oreo cookies, divided in three and coarsely chopped
- 1 (8 oz) tub of Cool Whip thawed in the fridge
- 1 8 oz block of cream cheese softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 Tbsp vegetable oil
Instructions
- Prepare brownie batter according to package directions, folding in 1/3 of the chopped Oreos.
- Bake according to package directions, until a toothpick inserted 1 inch from the edge comes out clean.
Let the brownies cool completely. - In your mixer bowl, beat the cream cheese and powdered sugar until combined and smooth.
- With a spatula, fold in the Cool Whip and another 1/3 of the coarsely chopped Oreos. Spread the cream cheese mixture on top of the cooled brownies.
In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the chocolate chips and the vegetable oil on medium power for 1 minute.
Stir and repeat in 30-second increments until melted. - When the chocolate is melted spread it evenly over the cream cheese layer. Sprinkle the remaining Oreos on top of the melted chocolate.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or until ready to serve. Cut into squares.
Notes
*You can bake your own brownies from scratch if you prefer. Try my Perfect Fudgy Brownies.
Store these brownies airtight in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Oreos don’t come in 16oz packaging?
he Party Size used to be 16 ounces. Not sure if they changed the sizes! You can get close, doesn’t have to be super exact!
Quick question! You mentioned in the comments that you make this in a 9×13 pan. But the recipe for the Perfect Fudgy Brownies that you link to is made in a 9×9 pan. If I want to use that recipe, won’t the brownie layer come out too thin?
Also, all the photos describing the recipe show a square batch of brownies, and the yield is listed as 9 brownies. So I’m confused as to how this is made in a 9×13 pan.
The recipe can be made in both a 9×9 pan or a 9×13. The ones photographed are done in a 9×9 pan, as most boxed brownies are baked in a 9×13. It will just yield thicker or thinner brownies, but it will still work!
Amazing! I made this in a spring form pan and it was so pretty. The cream cheese filling is delicious just on its own! Love these
These were delish! I added vanilla as another person recommended, and I don’t think it really needed it! I didn’t particularly like the chocolate on top, but others enjoyed it! I probably won’t put chocolate on it when I make it!
Im making these right now and Im just asking to be sure, its TWO CUPS of sugar?? Im not a baker so im not judging but i was about to scoop it in and thought “This can’t be rigth….”
Yep, that’s correct 🙂
Just made these and they’re ABSOLUTE HEAVEN!!!! I added 1/4 teaspoon of vanilla to the cream cheese mixture to make it more like the actual filling of an Oreo, don’t know if it made a difference but regardless it was delish! I also added the other half cup of whole chocolate chips on top with the remaining Oreos…made it EXTRA delicious:)
I just love your remark on how you feel about exercising. I know just what you mean. Ya know, sitting in your favorite chair watching tv.
I’m making these right now as we speak. It’s looking so yummy. My question is, what size pan did you make these in? My brownie mix called for a 8 or 9 inch square pan, but now that I’m heaping the filling on, it’s almost too much. Just curious. I’m putting them in the fridge overnight and serving them at a get together tomorrow. Can’t wait to try them!
I made them in 9×9 pan, but you can make them also in a 9×13 pan and the layers will just be a little thinner. The brownies in the images are done in a 9×9 pan.
I made these for my 4th of July party. They were a hit!