I Just Got Dumped Brownie Bars

 
Okay . . . I had to get this marvelous brownie recipe out before the holiday weekend. It is fabulous! Print it off and enjoy every morsel. God bless you! Happy July 4th!
I Just Got Dumped Brownie Bars
Layer #1 Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough
½ cup (1 stick) butter, softened to room temperature
½ cup light brown sugar
½ cup white granulated sugar
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 and ½ cups all-purpose flour
¼ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon baking powder
½ cup chocolate chips
 Layer #2
15 Golden Oreos or Regular Oreos or alternate the two
Layer #3 Brownie
10 Tablespoons (1 and ¼ sticks) butter, melted
1 cup white granulated sugar
2 large eggs
¾ cup cocoa powder, unsweetened
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ cup all-purpose flour
¼ teaspoon salt
 Topping: Chocolate Ganache
 ½ cup chocolate chips
1 tablespoon shortening
1 tablespoon heavy cream
 
Also Caramel Sauce to garnish top – buy your favorite brand.
 
Instructions:
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees and line an 8X8 baking dish with aluminum foil. Lightly spray pan with Pam. Set aside.
2. Layer #1 Chocolate Chip Dough – In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter, light brown sugar, and white granulated sugar.
3. Add in the egg and vanilla extract and mix. Slowly add in the all-purpose flour ½ cup at a time and mix thoroughly.
4. Add in the salt and baking powder. Fold in the chocolate chips.
5. Spread the cookie dough over the baking dish. Make sure the layer is even.
6. Add the Oreos on top of the cookie dough layer.
7. Brownie Layer – Combine the melted butter, sugar, eggs, and cocoa powder. Mix together.
8. Add in the vanilla extract, flour, and salt.
9. Spread the brownie layer on top of the Oreo layer and make sure it is even.
10. Bake for 35-40 minutes. Insert a toothpick in the middle and if it comes out clean; it is done.
11. Allow the brownies to completely cool.
12. Prepare the chocolate ganache layer by melted the chocolate chips and shortening in the microwave for 15 seconds at a time until the chocolate chips are melted. Stir in the heavy cream. Spread on top of the cooled brownie bars. Drizzle caramel sauce on top.
13. Slice and enjoy!