Oreo Brownies

Oreo Brownies

Two people in particular love these brownies. Taylor, my brother, who was the very first taste-tester, and Patrick, a friend from college, who always requested these. The fun thing about baking, and then figuring out what people like best, is the satisfaction you get when you present preference-specific treats to your friends and family. They appreciate the fact that you know and act upon what they like, and you appreciate the fact that they applaud your creation. And when you love to cook and bake, you remember when someone raves about something you've made in the kitchen. Because it makes you feel good. And knowing it makes them feel good makes you want to make it for them again and again.

1 brownie mix, prepared to pkg. directions

egg(s), oil, and water, according to pkg. directions

1 can vanilla frosting (or one batch homemade frosting)

1 row of Oreos, from traditional packaging* (see note)

Prepare brownie mix in a 13x9 pan according to pkg. directions. Let cool completely.

Prepare Oreo topping by crushing cookies in a gallon size Ziploc bag. Use a flat meat tenderizer or the back of a skillet to help you.

Frost brownies with vanilla frosting and immediately sprinkle with Oreo chunks.

Cut and serve.

A Note From The Little Lady: If you are going to buy a package of Oreos specifically for this recipe, considering purchasing a bag of miniature Oreos instead. Although you're not left with any leftover cookies to enjoy, it is an easier, cleaner option because you can crush the cookies (which are smaller to begin with) in the bag you buy them in. The bag is thicker than a traditional Ziploc, as well, which offers more resistance against a tear in the bag while going at it with a meat mallet.