# What You'll Need:
→ Brownies
01 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter (4 oz)
02 - 3/4 cup granulated sugar
03 - 2 large eggs
04 - 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
05 - 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
06 - 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
07 - 1/4 teaspoon fine salt
08 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
→ Oreo dirt
09 - 16 Oreo sandwich cookies
→ Decoration
10 - 3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons heavy (whipping) cream
11 - 2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
12 - Edible flowers (violets, pansies) or colorful gummy candies
13 - Fresh mint leaves (optional)
# Step-by-Step Guide:
01 - Preheat the oven to 175°C (350°F). If using oven-safe mini flower pots or ramekins, place a small square of parchment in each base; otherwise line a 20 x 20 cm (8 x 8 in) baking pan with parchment.
02 - Melt the butter gently in a small saucepan over low heat or in the microwave; transfer to a mixing bowl and whisk in the granulated sugar and vanilla until smooth and glossy.
03 - Add the eggs one at a time, whisking thoroughly after each addition until fully incorporated and the mixture is homogeneous.
04 - Sift together the all-purpose flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, baking powder and salt; fold the dry mixture into the wet ingredients with a spatula just until no streaks of flour remain.
05 - Divide the batter evenly among six cleaned, oven-safe mini pots (about 200 ml capacity) or spread the batter into the prepared baking pan, smoothing the surface.
06 - Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, testing with a toothpick — it should come out with moist crumbs but not wet batter. Remove from the oven and cool completely on a wire rack.
07 - Place the Oreo cookies in a food processor and pulse to fine crumbs; if a processor is not available, place cookies in a sealed bag and crush with a rolling pin until uniform and soil-like.
08 - Using an electric mixer, whip the heavy cream with the confectioners' sugar to stiff peaks, taking care not to overbeat.
09 - If baked in a pan, cut the cooled brownie into six rounds or squares to fit the pots; if baked in pots, proceed to the next step.
10 - Place each brownie piece at the base of a pot, spread a layer of whipped cream over it, then press and sprinkle the Oreo crumbs on top to mimic soil.
11 - Top each pot with edible flowers, gummy 'flowers' and optional mint leaves to create a miniature garden appearance.
12 - Refrigerate the assembled pots until firm (at least 20 minutes) and serve chilled. Keep refrigerated until ready to present.
