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One Chocolate Mud Bar on a White Plate.
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Chocolate Mud Bars

Chocolate Mud Bars are a rich and indulgent layered dessert with an Oreo cookie crust topped with fudgy brownies, chocolate mousse, hot fudge, and whipped cream. It's a chocolate lover's dream dessert that combines different textures and flavors to create a truly lavish treat!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Chilling time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 40 minutes
Course: Dessert
Keyword: Chocolate Mud Bars
Servings: 12 large bars
Calories: 681kcal
Author: Amanda Rettke--iambaker.net

Ingredients

Crust

Brownie Layer

  • 1 ½ cups (187.5 g) all-purpose flour
  • cup (42 g) regular unsweetened cocoa powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
  • 4 large eggs, room temperature
  • 2 cups (400 g) granulated sugar
  • ¾ cup (1 ½ sticks / 170 g) unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla

Chocolate Mousse Layer

  • 2 cups (490 g) whole milk
  • 1 package (3.9 ounces) dry instant chocolate pudding mix
  • ½ cup (62.5 g) confectioners' sugar
  • 16 ounces whipped topping, divided
  • 1 jar (11.75 ounces) hot fudge topping

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F. Spray a 9×13-inch baking dish with non-stick spray.

Crust

  • Using a food processor, process Oreos cookies until they are a fine crumb. Set aside ¼ cup crumbs for the topping.
  • In a large bowl, combine the remaining cookie crumbs with melted butter until fully incorporated.
  • Press cookie mixture into the baking dish. Set aside.

Brownie Layer

  • To a large bowl add flour, cocoa, baking powder, and salt. Whisk together ingredients until they are fully incorporated.
  • In the bowl of a stand mixer or in a large bowl using a hand-held mixer beat the eggs, sugar, butter, and vanilla until light and fluffy.
  • With the mixer off, add the flour mixture. Turn the mixer on low and mix until the ingredients are well combined.
  • Carefully pour brownie batter into the prepared baking dish, over the Oreo cookie crust. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until just barely set. (Keep a close eye on it, looking for a fudgy layer). A toothpick inserted in the center will have a small amount of wet batter. Set aside to cool to room temperature.

Chocolate Mousse Layer

  • In another large bowl, beat the milk, pudding mix, and confectioners' sugar until soft-set (about 2 minutes).
  • Fold in 8 ounces of whipped topping and continue folding until fully combined. Spread over the cooled brownie layer. (Don't put the mousse on hot brownies; make sure the layer is mostly cooled.)
  • Transfer the bars to the refrigerator to chill for at least 1-1 ½ hours.
  • Once chilled, drizzle hot fudge over the mousse. Top with the remaining whipped cream and reserved cookie crumbs. Enjoy immediately or store in the refrigerator until ready to serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bar | Calories: 681kcal