Oreo Truffle Brownies. A MUST.

Here in Nashville we have the greatest neighbors you could ask for.  We have been wanting to make a sweet treat for them, especially with the Holidays, but couldn't decide! I finally came up with this one, Oreo Truffle Brownies! If you are looking for something delicious to serve a group stop here, seriously.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup butter, softened
• 2 cups sugar
• 4 eggs
• 1 tsp. vanilla
• 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa
• 1 1/3 cups flour
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1 pkg. Double Stuffed Oreos
• 4 oz. cream cheese softened, add more as needed
• 10 oz. Dipping Chocolate, I used chocolate almond bark 

Directions: 

1. Cream butter and sugar together. Add eggs and blend well. Add vanilla, salt, cocoa and flour. Don’t overbeat. Pour into a greased 9X13 pan. Bake at 350 F for 20-25 minutes. Allow to cool completely.
2. While brownies are cooling, make Oreo truffle layer. Crush Oreos finely in a food processor or by putting them in a ziplock bag and smashing them until finely ground with a rolling pin. When Oreos are finely crushed, using hands (or a spoon, I just think hands are faster), mash softened cream cheese and crushed Oreos until well combined. Start with 4 oz and keep adding until desired consistency is reached. When Brownies have cooled completely, place layer of Oreo truffle on top.
3. Melt dipping chocolate (you can use chocolate chips or other chocolate candy coating) and pour and spread evenly over the top of the Oreo truffle layer. Cover and put in fridge until set.

My suggestion, make them cupcake tins similar to what I did.  When the chocolate on top dries and you attempt to cut it you will crack it but you will also lose some of the Oreo truffle portion of the dessert.