Slutty Brownies

     For many years, chocolate crunch brownies have been at the top of my list for brownies recipes.  But, thanks to the blog What's Gaby Cooking, after making these yesterday the chocolate crunch brownies have slid down a notch.  These things are absolutely amazing.  Unfortunately, I don't think the same can be said for their nutrition label.  If you are like me, I recommend making them when you are going to have guests over or are going to a party because otherwise you might end up eating the entire pan.  Also, I strongly encourage you to resist the temptation to cut and eat them right out of the oven.  Wait several hours to cut them and they will be far less messy (but if you like messy, don't let me stop you!).

Cookie Layer:
½ cup butter
¼ cup brown sugar
¾ cup sugar
1 egg
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1¼ cups flour
½ tsp. salt
½ tsp. baking soda
½ tsp. baking powder
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

Oreo Layer:
About 16 double stuff Oreos

Brownie Layer:
10 tbsp. butter
1¼ cups sugar
¾ cup cocoa
½ tsp. salt
2 tsp. vanilla extract
2 eggs
½ cup flour

     Preheat the oven to 350°.  Line a 9 x 9 baking pan with tin foil.  Spray the foil with cooking spray.
     In a mixing bowl, cream together the butter, brown sugar, and sugar.  Add in the egg and vanilla.   Next, add the flour, salt, baking soda, and baking powder and mix until combined.  Using a spoon, fold in the chocolate chips.  Spread the dough evenly into the bottom of the pan.  Place one layer of the Oreos on top of the cookie dough.
     In a medium sauce pan, melt the butter.  Add the sugar and cocoa and whisk to combine.  Remove from heat and add in the salt, vanilla, and eggs.  Whisk until completely combined.  Stir in the flour.  Pour the batter evenly over top of the Oreos.  Bake for 35 minutes, or until toothpick comes out mostly clean.  Let cool for several hours before cutting.
     Makes 16 brownies.