Mini Oreo Brownies

Ummm, yum.

Mini Oreo Brownies
A variation on this recipe from My Baking Addiction



For the Brownies:
4 ounces unsweetened chocolate; coarsely chopped 3/4 cup butter
1 cup sugar
3 eggs
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
¼ teaspoon kosher salt
1 cup all-purpose flour
12 Oreos, chopped

For the Frosting:
1/2 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
2 cups confectioners’ sugar
¼ teaspoon fine grain sea salt
1 teaspoon clear vanilla extract
2 tablespoons milk
8 Oreos, chopped

For the Brownies: Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a mini muffin pan with liners.

Microwave chocolate and butter in large bowl at medium (50% power) for 3-4 minutes or until butter is melted. Or melt over a double-boiler on the stovetop.

Whisk until chocolate is melted. Whisk in sugar, eggs, vanilla and salt. Gradually add flour and stir until just combined. Fold in 12 chopped Oreo cookies.

Spread batter into prepared pan. Bake for 12-15 minutes; do not over bake.

Remove to cooling rack. Allow to cool completely before cutting or frosting.

For the Frosting: In the bowl of a stand mixer or in a large bowl with a hand mixer, cream butter until fluffy. Slowly add in confectioner’s sugar, and continue mixing until well blended.

Add salt, vanilla, and milk. Blend on low speed until moistened. If frosting is too stiff, slowly add in more milk until you reach the desired consistency. Beat at high speed until frosting is smooth and fluffy.

Spread or pipe frosting onto the brownies and top with chopped Oreo cookies.