Dutch Oven Oreo Brownies

The process of making Dutch Oven Oreo Brownies was suppose to be super simple. It turned into three days of frustration, and a couple of brownie failures. But it was worth it in the end. Learn from my epic mistakes and create these delicious brownies on your next campout or backyard cookout.

Ingredients

• Favorite Brownie Mix*
• 2 Eggs
• 1/4 Cup Water
• 2/3 Cup Oil
• Oreos (20 – divided)

Follow the directions on your brownie mix. The list above is just for reference, it was what was listed on my brownie mix. Mixes will vary. Also use your favorite type of Oreo. Ours is Double Stuff Oreo.

Directions

Mix the brownies according to the directions on the back of the box you purchased.

Next pour half of the brownie mix, either into a seasoned Dutch oven or a well greased Dutch oven liner. This was a mistake I did twice. It is hard to estimate half when pouring the brownie mix out. I would just make sure that the bottom is covered completely with the brownie mix.

Then place approximately 11 Oreos on top of the brownie mix and pour the remaining brownie mix carefully on top of the Oreos.

The picture below is NOT what you want it to look like if you want those Oreos in the middle of the brownies.

I swear the Oreos floated to the top while I was pouring the second half of the brownie mix out.

You do not want the Oreos on the bottom of the pan either, they will burn. Another mistake I made.

Baking

Baking Dutch Oven Oreo Brownies was a little tricky. The first batch I made I burned both the top and the bottom. The middle was gooey. My heat was way too hot. Covering up the burned top with marshmallows seemed like a good idea, but turned into a sticky mess.

My second batch turned out OK, but my boys said it was a bit dry. My heat was good, but I over baked them at 32 minutes. And those darn Oreos are not in middle of the mix.

My third attempt turned out better. Not perfect, because of the Oreos not being in the middle of the brownies.

I prepared my briquettes before making the brownie mix so they would be ready to use when I was done. I placed about 14 briquettes on the top of the lid and about 7 below the Dutch Oven. This allowed the brownies to bake at 350 degrees. I only baked them for 25 minutes.

They turned out so good! Except for the Oreos not being in the middle, which my boys really didn’t mind. It just drove me crazy that I couldn’t get them to bake in the middle of the brownies.

I of course frosted them after they cooled down and chopped up 9 Oreos to sprinkle on top. Frosting is a great way to hide mistakes and makes everything look so pretty.

Dutch Oven Baking

Baking in a Dutch oven can be frustrating, but don’t let it stop you from trying. It is a great way to cook at campouts and cookouts. Give my Oreo Brownie recipe a try, and if you get those Oreos to bake in the middle of your brownies, I want proof and how in the heck you did it.

Also try my other Dutch Oven recipes like Pineapple Upside Down Cake and Cherry Dump Cake.

Happy Camping!

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