# What You'll Need:
→ Brownies
01 - 1/2 cup plus 1 1/2 teaspoons unsalted butter (approximately 120 g)
02 - 3/4 cup granulated sugar (approximately 150 g)
03 - 2 large eggs
04 - 1/2 cup all-purpose flour (approximately 60 g)
05 - 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (approximately 40 g)
06 - 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
07 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
08 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ Oreo Dirt
09 - 16 chocolate sandwich cookies (such as Oreos), whole
→ Decoration
10 - 3/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon heavy cream (approximately 200 ml)
11 - 2 tablespoons powdered (confectioners') sugar
12 - Edible flowers (food-safe violets or pansies) or colorful gummy candies for flower decorations
13 - Fresh mint leaves, optional
# Steps to Follow:
01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F. If using oven-safe mini flower pots, line the bottoms with parchment; otherwise line a baking pan for baking and plan to cut brownies to size after baking.
02 - Melt the butter gently in a small saucepan over low heat or in a microwave; remove from heat and whisk in the granulated sugar until smooth, then stir in the vanilla extract.
03 - Add the eggs one at a time to the butter-sugar mixture, whisking thoroughly after each addition until the mixture is glossy and uniform.
04 - Sift together the all-purpose flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, baking powder and salt; fold the dry mixture into the wet ingredients until just combined, avoiding overmixing.
05 - Divide the batter among six cleaned, oven-safe mini flower pots (about 3/4 cup capacity each) or pour into the prepared baking pan and spread evenly.
06 - Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with moist crumbs. Remove from oven and allow to cool completely before handling.
07 - Place the chocolate sandwich cookies in a food processor and pulse to fine crumbs, or seal them in a plastic bag and crush with a rolling pin until they resemble soil.
08 - Using an electric mixer, whip the heavy cream with the powdered sugar to stiff peaks, taking care not to overwhip.
09 - If brownies were baked in a pan, cut them to fit the bottoms of the pots; if baked in the pots, ensure each has a flat top for the topping.
10 - Spread a generous layer of whipped cream over each brownie base, then top with a thick layer of the Oreo crumbs to simulate soil.
11 - Place edible flowers, gummy candies shaped like flowers, and optional mint leaves into the crumb layer to create a miniature garden appearance.
12 - Refrigerate the assembled pots until ready to serve so the cream sets and flavors meld; serve chilled.
