Enjoy a Decadent ‘Brownie’ Without the Baking

These fudge squares are made with layers of cookies and chocolate.

This creamy, fudgy treat hits the spot. Steve Klise/TCA

These truffle-like treats hit the spot as the ultimate homemade chocolate snack, without requiring the hassle of an oven. Crushed chocolate sandwich cookies created a decadent, fudgy base, which was bound together with melted chocolate chips, butter, and sweetened condensed milk. After chilling, an extra layer of melted chocolate added more complexity and creaminess.

No-Bake Fudgy Chocolate Squares

Makes 64 squares

• 36 Oreo cookies, broken into rough pieces
• 2 cups (12 ounces) bittersweet chocolate chips, divided
• 8 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into 1-tablespoon pieces, divided
• 1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1/4 teaspoon table salt

Make a foil sling for an 8-inch square baking pan by folding two long sheets of aluminum foil so each is 8 inches wide. Lay sheets of foil in the pan perpendicular to each other, with extra foil hanging over the edges of the pan. Push foil into corners and up sides of pan, smoothing foil flush to pan. Spray foil with vegetable oil spray.

Process cookies in a food processor until finely ground, about 30 seconds, scraping down sides of bowl as needed. Transfer cookie crumbs to a large bowl.