# What You Need:
→ Brownies
01 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter (1 stick), melted
02 - 3/4 cup granulated sugar
03 - 2 large eggs
04 - 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
05 - 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
06 - 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
07 - 1/4 teaspoon fine salt
08 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ Oreo dirt
09 - 16 Oreo sandwich cookies
→ Decoration
10 - 3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons heavy cream
11 - 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
12 - Edible flowers (violets, pansies) or colorful gummy candies, for garnish
13 - Fresh mint leaves (optional)
# How To Make:
01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F. If using oven-safe mini flower pots (about 3/4 cup / 200 ml capacity), line the bottoms with parchment; otherwise prepare a lined 9x5-inch or similar baking pan to bake the brownies and plan to cut to fit later.
02 - Melt the butter in a small saucepan over low heat or in a microwave-safe bowl; remove from heat and whisk in the granulated sugar and vanilla until smooth.
03 - Beat the eggs into the warm butter-sugar mixture one at a time, whisking until each is fully incorporated and the mixture is glossy.
04 - Sift together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder and salt in a bowl to remove lumps and ensure even distribution.
05 - Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined; avoid overmixing to keep the brownies tender.
06 - Divide the batter evenly among six cleaned oven-safe mini pots (about 3/4 cup capacity each) or pour into the prepared baking pan and spread evenly.
07 - Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with moist crumbs but not raw batter. Timing will vary slightly with individual pots.
08 - Remove brownies from the oven and allow to cool completely to room temperature; if baked in a pan, transfer to a rack and cool before cutting to size.
09 - Place the Oreo cookies, including filling, in a food processor and pulse to fine crumbs, or place them in a sealed bag and crush with a rolling pin until they resemble coarse soil.
10 - Using an electric mixer, whip the heavy cream with the powdered sugar until firm peaks form; keep chilled until assembly.
11 - If you used a baking pan, cut the cooled brownie to fit the base of each pot. Spoon or pipe a layer of whipped cream over each brownie, then press or sprinkle Oreo crumbs on top to mimic soil.
12 - Top each pot with edible flowers, gummy 'flowers' or a mint leaf to create a garden look. Chill the assembled pots for at least 15 minutes before serving to set the cream.
