Super Awesome Brownies

Brace yourself for chocolately amazingness.

You'll need Oreos (I've only ever used 'regular' Oreos, but I suppose you could use Double Stuf). For the brownie mix I use Ghiradelli Double Chocolate Brownie Mix.

 

Prepare the brownie mix according to the box.

In a large Ziploc bag smash up 15-ish Oreos (or, you know, 20...whatever). I gave my fiance this duty (this time) to make the pre-baking time go faster :) You don't have to make them too small; I like  nice mix of really smashed pieces and some larger chunks (about a fourth of an Oreo).

Mix the Oreos into the batter. It will get thick and look like the picture below.

Put the mix in a pan, and bake, according to the box. Let the pan cool then cut and enjoy!!!

More scarabs being mailed tomorrow :)

This post is coming at an ironic time: one of the most recognizable symbols of ancient Egypt have been very popular on my Etsy...at the same time that there have been the mass protests in modern day Egypt.

My fiancé and I visited in 2008 and it we had a wonderful time. The people we met were so warm and caring, and I'm sad that they're going through this time...but inspired by their bravery and willingness to take to the streets and fight for what they believe.

Us, in front of the Museum off of Tahrir Square:

Scarabs, ready to go: