Tri-Level Brownies | Vintage 3-Layer Brownies with Oat Crust and Frosting

These Tri-Level Brownies are a vintage, show-stopping dessert with three incredible layers: a chewy oat crust, a rich chocolate brownie center, and a silky chocolate frosting poured over the top. They’re everything you love in a brownie… times three. In this video, I walk you step-by-step through each level so your brownies bake evenly, slice beautifully, and disappear fast at any holiday gathering, potluck, church event, or cookie exchange. 📌 PRINT THE RECIPE: http://adventuresineeverydaycooking.com/recipes/tri-level-brownies/ 🎄 This is Cookie #7 in my 3rd Annual 12 Cookies of Christmas series! Watch the full playlist here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8hZTi0VZeqg&list=PLNoSGClBFwXJ6EMmDsbTQgl2tGeBpNv8n&pp=gAQB 🍫 TRI-LEVEL BROWNIES A vintage 3-layer brownie with incredible texture + flavor Layer 1: Oat Crust 1 cup quick-cooking oats ½ cup all-purpose flour ½ cup brown sugar ¼ tsp baking soda ¼ tsp salt 6 tbsp melted butter Instructions: • Preheat oven to 350°F • Mix all oat crust ingredients • Press firmly into a 9×9 pan • Bake 10 minutes Layer 2: Brownie Center ¾ cup sugar ¼ cup melted butter 1 oz melted chocolate (cooled) 1 egg ⅔ cup flour ¼ tsp baking powder ¼ tsp salt ¼ cup milk ½ tsp vanilla ½ cup chopped nuts Instructions: Combine flour, baking powder, and salt; set aside. Combine milk + vanilla; set aside. In a separate bowl, mix sugar, melted butter, and melted chocolate. Add egg and beat well. Alternately add dry ingredients and milk mixture. Fold in nuts. Spread over baked oat layer and bake 25 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely before frosting. Layer 3: Chocolate Frosting 1 oz unsweetened chocolate 2 tbsp butter 1½ cups powdered sugar 1 tsp vanilla 2 tbsp hot water Instructions: Melt chocolate + butter over low heat. Remove from heat and add powdered sugar + vanilla. Add hot water to make frosting pourable. Pour over cooled brownies and top with half a nut, if desired. For cleaner slices, chill 30–45 minutes before cutting. ⭐ Why You’ll Love These Tri-Level Brownies ✔ Three distinct layers of texture + flavor ✔ Vintage, retro-style dessert ✔ Beautiful slices — looks amazing on holiday trays ✔ Rich, chewy, chocolatey, and irresistible ✔ Great for potlucks, gifting, and cookie exchanges 🎄 Join the Cookie Countdown! This is Cookie #7 in my 3rd Annual 12 Cookies of Christmas Series. Watch the full playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8hZTi0VZeqg&list=PLNoSGClBFwXJ6EMmDsbTQgl2tGeBpNv8n&pp=gAQB 👍 If You Enjoyed This Video… Please LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and SHARE! More vintage + holiday recipes coming your way all countdown long. #Brownies #TriLevelBrownies #ChristmasCookies #ChristmasDesserts #12CookiesOfChristmas #VintageRecipes #HolidayBaking #CookieExchange #DessertRecipes #BrownieBars ****Links to my favorite things**** 🧂 Lynker Salt/Pepper Grinders (affiliate link): https://amzn.to/40PG6ej 🧤Oven gloves I use (affiliate link): https://amzn.to/3PesyCv 👕 My MERCH is here: http://tee.pub/lic/zCPUJ9t3EZk 🥣 Visit my website at http://www.AdventuresinEverydayCooking.com 💞My Patreon https://www.patreon.com/adventuresineverydaycooking 🔪My Pampered Chef website https://www.PamperedChef.com/pws/AECHeather/ 🖥️Find me on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/AdventuresinEverydayCooking 🐤Follow me on Twitter at https://twitter.com/AECHeather 📸Follow me on Instagram at @AdventuresinEverydayCooking