Broadway Brownie Bars
Indulge in the ultimate dessert experience with these decadent Broadway Brownie Bars—a showstopping triple-layer treat that’s as dazzling as its name suggests. Featuring a rich and fudgy brownie base, a gooey caramel center, and a glossy dark chocolate ganache topping, this recipe is perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth or impressing your guests. Crafted with pantry staples like semi-sweet chocolate chips, heavy cream, and soft caramels, these bars boast a sophisticated balance of flavors and textures that make them irresistibly addictive. Simple yet elegant, they come together with just 25 minutes of prep time, offering a luxurious dessert in every bite. Serve them slightly chilled or at room temperature for a dessert that will steal the show at any gathering.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1.5 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 0.5 cup brown sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 0.75 cup all-purpose flour
- 0.25 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 14 ounces soft caramels, unwrapped
- 0.5 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup dark chocolate chips
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9x9-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving enough overhang on the sides for easy removal later.
In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the butter and semi-sweet chocolate chips together in 30-second increments, stirring after each, until smooth. Let cool slightly.
Whisk in the granulated sugar and brown sugar until combined. Then add eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, cocoa powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined. Do not overmix.
Pour the brownie batter into the prepared pan, smoothing the top with a spatula. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs. Let cool completely in the pan.
While the brownies cool, make the caramel layer. In a small saucepan over low heat, melt the unwrapped caramels with the heavy cream, stirring constantly until smooth. Pour the melted caramel evenly over the cooled brownie layer. Refrigerate for 20 minutes, or until set.
For the ganache topping, melt the dark chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl in 15-second increments, stirring after each until smooth. Spread the chocolate evenly over the caramel layer.
Refrigerate the assembled brownies for at least 1 hour to allow the layers to set. Use the parchment overhang to lift the brownies out of the pan. Slice into 12 bars with a sharp knife, wiping the knife clean between cuts.
Serve these Broadway Brownie Bars slightly chilled or at room temperature and watch them steal the show!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
5898 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 288.2 g | 369% | |
| Saturated Fat | 157.9 g | 790% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 983 mg | 328% | |
| Sodium | 1448 mg | 63% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 818.6 g | 298% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 39.9 g | 142% | |
| Total Sugars | 624.5 g | ||
| Protein | 62.5 g | 125% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.1 mcg | 15% | |
| Calcium | 696 mg | 54% | |
| Iron | 32.9 mg | 183% | |
| Potassium | 3194 mg | 68% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
