Hot Cocoa Oreo Brownies
The perfect treat for Christmas or a cool day.
Equipment
- 8 x 8 baking dish
- piece of parchment, crumpled
- non-stick cooking spray
- large mixing bowl
- measuring cups
- medium microwave safe bowl
- spatula
- whisk
Ingredients
- 1 box brownie mix
- + ingredients listed on back of box
- 1/4 cup hot cocoa powder
- 16 whole chocolate filled Oreos
- 1 cup Ghirardelli Milk Melting Wafers
- 1 tub mini marshmallow bits (dehydrated bits)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to temperature on back of brownie box. Line an 8" x 8" baking dish with a piece of crumpled parchment paper. Lightly spray parchment with non-stick cooking spray.
- In a large mixing bowl whisk together brownie mix and the 3 ingredients listed on box of brownie mix (oil, water, egg).
- Whisk in the hot cocoa powder until smooth and combined.
- Spread 1/2 of the brownie batter onto the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
- Press 16 Oreos into the batter to create one even layer. Spread remaining brownie batter on top of the Oreos and filling in the gaps. Smooth the t op.
- In preheated oven bake per the directions on brownie box until edges are set. Center will be slightly fudgy. Let brownies cool for 20 minutes.
- Melt Ghirardelli Milk Melting Wafers per directions on package. Pour melted chocolate on top of warm brownies still in baking dish and smooth evenly.
- Sprinkle marshmallow bits across the top and slightly press into brownies using back of spoon.
- Chill for 15-30 minutes in refrigerator to set up. Remove from baking dish, slice, and enjoy.