Red Velvet Oreo Truffle Brownie Bars

Red Velvet Oreo Truffle Brownie Bars

Ingredients
•1 Duncan Hines box Red Velvet cake mix 
•1/2 cup butter, melted 
•2 eggs 
•1 package white chocolate pudding mix
•6 tablespoons vegetable oil 
•1 package Oreos 
•8 ounce package cream cheese, softened 
•1/2 package (1/2lb) chocolate bark (CandiQuick) (or about 1-1/2 cups chocolate chips)
•mini chocolate chips for garnish 

Directions
Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Combine cake mix, melted butter, eggs, pudding mix, vegetable oil and mix well until thoroughly combined (2-3 minutes on medium of electric mixer, otherwise, use a very sturdy spatula and be prepared to use some elbow grease). 

 

Spread the red velvet brownie layer into a greased and floured 9 x13 pan. It will be VERY thick, use the back of a spoon (or clean hands) to help spread it into all edges of the pan.

Bake for 20-22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean (ovens vary so watch closely). Let cool completely before flipping out.

Crush package of Oreos in the manual food processor. Stir together crushed Oreos and cream cheese until blended smooth. I used my mixer for 2-3 minutes. 

Carefully spread out Oreo truffle mixture on top of baked red velvet brownies. Use your hands to help press it down instead of spreading to avoid tearing the brownies.

 

Melt chocolate candy bark (or chocolate chips) and pour over top Oreo truffle layer. I used a whole bag of chocolate chips.

Sprinkle with mini chocolate chips while still warm. Let cool completely before cutting into squares.


Helpful tips: 

  • Melt cream cheese for 15 seconds in a microwave to soften.
  • You can use regular chocolate pudding if you cannot find white chocolate pudding mix.
  • You can also use regular sized chocolate chips instead of minis for top layer.