Oreo Outrageous Brownies

Outrageous Brownies with a twist. Rich, yum and a real crowd pleaser. Can freeze and have some for unexpected company. Enjoy. Lolly

• Ready In: 1 hr 35 mins
• Serves: 25

Ingredients

• 2  cups butter
• 1  lb  semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 6  ounces  unsweetened chocolate, chopped
• 6  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  Oreo cookies, chopped up (50 cookies)

Directions

1. Arrange a rack in the middle of the oven and preheat to 350°. Butter and flour an 11 1/2" x 17 1/4" x 1" baking pan.
2. In a heatproof medium bowl set over a saucepan of simmering water, heat butter, chocolate chips and unsweetened chocolate until melted and smooth. Allow to cool slightly.
3. In a large bowl, whisk eggs, coffee, vanilla and sugar. Blend chocolate mixture into egg mixture; cool to room temperature.
4. 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.
5. 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.