Oreo Bars have the perfect crinkly top and gooey center packed full of crushed Oreo cookies. They are so simple to make and are perfect for any occasion.
These Oreo Bars take very little preparation and can be ready in about 35 minutes, including bake time! So they are a great dessert if you are short on time or just don't feel like waiting for your sweet fix.
If you're looking for more easy to make bar recipes check out these Biscoff Blondies, White Chocolate Raspberry Blondies, or Brown Butter Blondies
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Why You'll Love This Recipe
- Oreo Bars are so quick and easy to make!
- You get different textures in every bite. The outside is a bit crunchy while the inside is perfectly gooey and the crushed cookies add another textural element.
- They can be served warm or cold. These bars are delicious either way!
Ingredients
- I always make sure to use unsalted butter when baking because there is no “standard” for the amount of salt they can add to butter. So if you add salt to a recipe and then use salted butter you could end up with a very salty end product.
- Measuring the all-purpose flour correctly is very important. I suggest weighing your flour out. If you want to use a measuring cup, make sure you spoon the flour into the cup and level it off with a knife. Don’t use the cup to scoop directly from the flour.
- Salt is a must in baked goods. It will help to balance out the sweetness and improve the overall flavor.
- Baking Powder will give the Oreo bars some rise.
- It will be easier to incorporate the eggs into the batter if they are at room temperature.
- Vanilla extract is a must in baked goods just like salt. Real vanilla adds a better flavor than imitation vanilla.
- Brown sugar adds a chewy texture to the finished product
- Granulated sugar will add sweetness and help us get the texture we are looking for.
- I like to roughly crush the Oreo cookies so there are big chunks throughout the bars.
See the recipe card below for a full list of ingredients and measurements.
Substitutions and Variations
- Chocolate chips can be added to amp up the chocolate flavor. I would add 1 cup of chocolate chips.
- The Oreo cookies can be substituted for any other type of sandwich cookie, like Golden Oreos.
This recipe has not been tested with other substitutions or variations. If you replace or add any ingredients, please let us know how it turned out in the comments below!
Step-By-Step-Instructions
STEP 1: Preheat oven to 350 degrees (F). Line an 8×8 baking pan with parchment paper.
STEP 2: Combine the flour, salt, and baking soda. Whisk to remove lumps.
STEP 3: In a medium bowl combine the softened butter and both sugars. Beat with a hand mixer until fully combined and smooth. Add the eggs and vanilla. Mix to combine.
STEP 5: Mix in the dry ingredients until just combined.
STEP 6: Fold in the crushed Oreos.
STEP 7: Press the dough into the prepared pan. Bake for 25- 30 minutes. The top should start to crack.
Expert Tips
- Press extra crushed Oreos into the top of the bars before baking. This will add extra crunch and make the bars look even more visually appealing.
- Use an oven thermometer. Most ovens run either hot or cold. Using an oven thermometer ensures that you are baking your Oreo bars at the perfect temperature.
- Don’t use cold ingredients. Ensure that all of your cold ingredients are at room temperature before making your batter. The ingredients will combine much easier and you won’t have chunks of cold butter in your batter.
- Weigh your ingredients. One of the most common baking mistakes that I see is measuring incorrectly, especially with flour. The best way to get accurate measurements every time is to weigh them with a kitchen scale.
- Don’t overmix. You need to mix your batter until all of the ingredients are JUST combined, otherwise, you will make too much gluten and your bars will be dense and tough
Recipe FAQ's
You can! The batter can be made ahead of time, the refrigerated or frozen. Bring the batter up to room temperature before baking.
Storage Tips
Room Temperature
The bars can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for 5 days.
Refrigerator
If stored correctly in an airtight container these Oreo Bars will last up to 1 week in the fridge.
Freezer
If stored correctly in an airtight container they will last up to 2 months in the freezer.
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Ingredients
For Bars:
- 2 stick (226 grams) unsalted butter softened
- 2 cups (240 grams) all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 2 large eggs
- ½ tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup (213 grams) brown sugar
- ¾ cup (105 grams) granulated sugar
- 2 cups oreo cookies crushed
Instructions
For Bars:
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees (F). Spray an 8×8 pan (I used this one) with non-stick spray and line with parchment paper or foil. Set aside.
- In a medium bowl combine the flour, salt, and baking powder. Whisk to remove any lumps.
- In a medium bowl combine the softened butter and both sugars. Beat with a hand mixer until fully combined and smooth.
- Add the eggs and vanilla. Beat until combined.
- Mix the flour mixture into the butter mixture until most of the flour is combined. Fold in 1 ½ cups of the crushed oreos.
- Spread the dough into the prepared pan and press into an even layer. Press the other ½ cup of crushed oreos into the top of the dough.
- Place the pan in the oven and bake for 25-30 minutes. The top should be crispy and starting to form little cracks, the center should no longer be jiggly.
- Remove from the oven and allow the blondies to cool completely before removing from pan.
Notes
- The provided nutrition information is an estimate. The calorie accuracy is not guaranteed.
- Press extra crushed Oreos into the top of the bars before baking. This will add extra crunch and make the bars look even more visually appealing.
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- Don’t use cold ingredients. Ensure that all of your cold ingredients are at room temperature before making your batter. The ingredients will combine much easier and you won’t have chunks of cold butter in your batter.
Ashley B says
These bars are absolutely delicious! I love the added texture of the oreos to contrast the soft and chewy blondie. I've tried quite a few blondie recipes and these - by far - baked the best and had a nice height to them without being too dense or chewy. I also loved snacking on these cold!
KIMBERLY says
Oh.my.word!! These oreo bLondie BROWNIES are INSANELY DELish!! I made them with a group of kiddos today and they are legit!!! Thank yOu for shaRing this recipe with the world!