Oreo Peanut Butter Brownies

I stumbled upon a variation of this recipe on Pinterest.  I heart Pinterest!  If you haven't ventured into the Pinterest world, you must do so, like immediately!  Pinterest will turn you into the best chef, baker, crafter, gardener, fashionista, I could go on and on. 

Okay, back on track...Oreo cookies, peanut butter, and brownies...whoever the genius was behind this recipe was certainly dessert deprived...I mean, how else would you dream up such a sinful combination? 

Here's what you'll need...

Oreos, Brownie Mix, Vegetable Oil, Egg, and Peanut Butter (optional)

 

 

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. 

Line a muffin pan with paper liners (notice the pretty liners!)...

 

 

Decisions...Decisions...to peanut butter or not to peanut butter? 

I made half with peanut butter and half without.

 

Spread some peanut butter on Oreos...

 

 

 

Place 2 Oreos in each liner...

 

Prepare brownie mix according to package...

 

Add Brownie mix to bowl and add oil, water, and egg.  Mix well...

 

Using a spoon, top the Oreos with the brownie mix...

 

 

Ah-mazingly, you will have just enough to generously

cover the Oreos! 

 

 

(Okay, I lied...there may be a little left over.  Okay, listen carefully...don't worry, it won't go to waste.  I have plans for that leftover batter...big plans.  Wait, before you read on, look around, make sure no one's looking...is the coast clear?  Okay, good...read on...

 

Disclaimer...Raw Eggs Should Not Be Consumed...

 

Once you have filled the muffin cups (and if you're like me, you ignored the above disclaimer), make sure the room is clear...and using your spatula, lick that bowl clean!  If you close your eyes while doing this, you may be transported back to your childhood, sitting on the counter, metal bowl and spatula in hand!  Ahh, the memories.

 

 Bake at 350 for 20 minutes.  Allow to cool for 10-15 minutes.

 

 

Pictured without peanut butter (I used Springtime Oreos, hence the yellow!)

 

Pictured with peanut butter

 

My daughters reluctantly (with smiles on faces)

agreed to be taste testers. 

 

Aren't I a horrible Mother! 

 

Enjoy!!