Oreo Cookie Dough Brownies

(Taken from www.kevinandamanda.com)

These are by far the most delicious chocolately dessert I have ever eaten. Oreos, cookie dough and brownies. All in one. That's all I have to say. Read on to discover how to make this spectacular treat.

INGREDIENTS

2 sticks butter, softened
1 cup sugar
3/4 cup brown sugar
2 eggs
1 tablespoon vanilla
2 1/2 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
2 cups (12 ounces) milk chocolate chips
24 Oreos (about 2/3 package)
1 brownie mix
1/4 cup hot fudge topping (optional)

DIRECTIONS

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Cream the butter and both sugars in a large bowl with an electric mixer on medium speed for 3-5 minutes. Add the eggs and vanilla and mix well to thoroughly combine. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda and salt, then slowly incorporate into the mixer until the flour is just combined. Stir in chocolate chips. Spread the cookie dough in the bottom of a 9x13 pan that’s been lined with wax paper and sprayed with cooking spray. Top with a layer of Oreos.

Mix together brownie mix, adding an optional 1/4 cup of hot fudge topping to the mix. Pour the brownie batter over the cookie dough and Oreos. Cover with foil and bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes. Remove foil and continue baking for an additional 15-25 minutes. Let cool completely before cutting -- the brownies may still be gooey in the middle when still warm, but will set up perfectly once cooled. Enjoy! :)