Shelly's Recipe

OREO CRUNCH BROWNIES

Category: Brownies/Blondies

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

Preheat oven to 350. Butter and flour a 13x9 inch baking pan.

In a heat-proof 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 over bake. Allow to cool. Refrigerate, tightly wrapped, until cold; cut into squares.