Brownie Candy Bars
Indulge your sweet tooth with these irresistibly decadent Brownie Candy Bars, the ultimate treat for chocolate and candy lovers! This layered dessert begins with a fudgy brownie base that's baked to perfection, followed by a luscious layer of gooey caramel and a generous sprinkle of your favorite chopped candy bars and optional nuts for added crunch. The final touch is another layer of brownie batter, creating a trifecta of rich chocolate, sticky caramel, and delightful candy bar surprises in every bite. Perfect for parties, potlucks, or just a special treat at home, these bars are as impressive as they are easy to make. With only 20 minutes of prep time, they combine indulgence and convenience in one deliciously satisfying dessert.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1.5 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1.25 cups all-purpose flour
- 0.25 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 1.5 cups soft caramels
- 3 tablespoons heavy cream
- 1.5 cups chopped candy bars (e.g., Snickers, Twix, or Milky Way)
- 0.5 cup chopped nuts (optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9x13-inch baking dish with parchment paper, leaving some overhang for easy removal later.
In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over low heat. Once melted, add 1 cup of the semi-sweet chocolate chips and stir until smooth. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth. Gradually stir in the melted chocolate mixture until fully combined.
In another bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, and salt. Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
Spread half of the brownie batter evenly into the prepared baking pan. Bake for 15 minutes, or until the layer is just set. Remove from the oven and let it cool slightly.
While the first layer is baking, melt the caramels and heavy cream in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second increments, stirring between each, until smooth and pourable.
Spread the melted caramel evenly over the partially baked brownie layer. Sprinkle the chopped candy bars and optional nuts evenly over the caramel layer.
Gently spread the remaining brownie batter over the candy and caramel. Use a spatula to ensure it covers the surface completely.
Bake for an additional 20 minutes, or until the top is set and a toothpick inserted into the brownie (avoiding the caramel areas) comes out with a few moist crumbs.
Let the brownie candy bars cool completely in the pan. For clean slices, chill in the refrigerator for 1-2 hours before lifting them out of the pan using the parchment paper overhang and slicing into squares.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
8192 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 374.2 g | 480% | |
| Saturated Fat | 194.8 g | 974% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1108 mg | 369% | |
| Sodium | 3070 mg | 133% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 1219.5 g | 443% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 60.7 g | 217% | |
| Total Sugars | 933.5 g | ||
| Protein | 113.2 g | 226% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.1 mcg | 20% | |
| Calcium | 747 mg | 57% | |
| Iron | 34.6 mg | 192% | |
| Potassium | 2972 mg | 63% | |
*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.
