Chocolate Chip Samoa Layered Brownie Bars

If you've stumbled across "Slutty Brownies" on Pinterest (one finds the most interesting titles on Pinterest...) or read my recipe for Chocolate Chip Oreo-O-M-G-Brownies with a much more G-rated name, then you'll know where the inspiration for this next concoction came from.  I love Samoas Girl Scout Cookies.  Caramel, coconut, and chocolate make up this magical ring of cookie.  Keebler makes a version year round as Coconut Dreams (check your cookie aisle - - - you'll thank/hate me later).   I took all the shortcuts on this layered bar so it's very easy to make.  The only hard part is not eating the cookie dough or cookies during prep.  

Gather the goods:

• Refrigerated chocolate chip cookie dough (2-16oz tubes of dough or 1 tub of dough)
• 1 package Keebler Coconut Dreams or Samoas, roughly chopped
• 1 Pillsbury Dark Chocolate Brownie mix (family sized) + ingredients on box

 Heat oven to 350°.  Prepare the bottom of a 13x9 pan with nonstick spray or line with parchment paper/foil for easy removal.  Press refrigerated cookie dough into bottom of pan.  (I used 3/4 of the 36oz tub of dough). 

Roughly chop Keebler Coconut Dreams.  (You could also just line the cookies as is but I prefer to roughly chop them for the layer).  Press down a little to help the Coconut Dreams settle into the cookie dough.  Prepare brownie batter as directed on the box.  Pour the batter on top of the Coconut Dreams layer.  Spread evenly.  Bake for 30-35 minutes.  Brownies are done when a knife inserted into the brownie comes out clean.  Allow brownies to cool completely.  Enjoy! 

Why I Love It: This can barely even be considered a recipe because it is so easy to bake, plus it incorporates my favorite cookie.  
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Chocolate Chip Ore-O-M-G Brownies

It’s no secret I love baking.  I bake a couple times a week, mostly for my hubby to bring to the guys at his firehouse.  I am hoping to become the official amateur baker of his fire department, complete with personalized apron.  Okay, that’s farfetched but I do enjoy sending in baked goodies for the guys.  The recipe below was sent in and has been requested a few times.   

A chocolate chip cookie bottom, an Oreo middle, and a brownie top.  Gimme.  

A friend of mine introduced me to these brownies and referred to them as “Slutty Brownies”.  I searched for the recipe and made these brownies immediately.  The first few times I made these, I made them from scratch, with the exception of the Oreos of course.  They.  Were.  Amazing.  Today when I made them, I needed something quick so I used cookie dough, boxed brownie mix, and Double Stuffed Oreos.    
I don’t typically go for the lower fat, altered recipes when it comes to baking.  It goes without saying the recipe for these brownies is anything but healthy.   I’m not even going to think about putting in the points values of these brownies.  Ignorance is bliss.    
To follow the “from scratch” recipe I originally tried, visit this blog: http://whatsgabycooking.com/slutty-brownies/ 
 
If you want a shortened version of “Slutty Brownies” try out my “Chocolate Chip Ore-O-M-G Brownies”
 
Gather the Goods:

• Boxed brownie mix (plus ingredients listed on the box)
• Refrigerated chocolate chip cookie dough
• One package double-stuff Oreos, roughly chopped (you’ll use about 2/3  of the package) 

Heat oven to 350°.  Prepare the bottom of a 13x9 pan with nonstick spray or line with parchment paper.  Press refrigerated cookie dough into bottom of pan.  I used about half of the tub pictured.  You can also just press one roll of cookie dough into the bottom of the pan.  

Roughly chop Oreos.  (The original recipe says to just line the Oreos in a layer on top of the cookie dough.  I prefer to roughly chop them and layer them on top.)  Press down a little to help the Oreos settle into the cookie dough.  Prepare brownie batter as directed on the box.  Pour the batter on top of the Oreo layer.  Spread evenly.  Bake for 30-32 minutes.  Brownies are done when a knife inserted into the brownie comes out clean.  Allow brownies to cool completely.  Enjoy! 

Why I Love It: This can barely even be considered a recipe because it is so easy to bake.  It is a sinfully delicious treat.  My friend also throws in butterscotch chips - - - a whole new level of deliciousness!  The variations are endless. 
 
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