Cookies and Cream Congo Squares

Living alone in my new house brings a lot of challenges.  For example, I may be tempted to eat the entire batch when I bake congo squares!  Meal time in general is difficult.  It's always easier to make more than it is to make small portions, so I'll be exploring main dishes and sides for one or two in the future on this blog.

Living alone also means you have to take care of all the chores.  This week I mowed the lawn for the first time EVER in my life!

This recipe was suggested to me by my sister.  It's definitely a twist on the typical congo squares (or congo bars) that are made with chocolate chips instead of Oreos.  I used double stuffed cookies which added a super creamy texture to the final product.  This is a very moist and very rich dessert and is definitely for sharing!

Cookies and Cream Congo Squares

Prep time: 15 minutes

Cook time: 25 minutes
Yield: about 48 squares, depending on cut size

Ingredients
2/3 cup butter
2 1/3 cup brown sugar
3 eggs
2 3/4 cup flour
2 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. vanilla extract
20 oreos, crushed (I used double stuffed)

1. Preheat oven to 350˙ F.
2. Cream together butter and brown sugar. 
3. Beat in eggs one at a time, then add remaining ingredients except for crushed cookies.
4. Add in crushed cookies in small batches. Mix until incorporated.
5. Spread in to a in a greased 9x13 baking dish and bake for 25-30 minutes.
6. Allow to cool completely and then cut into squares.