Brownie Caramel Layer Bars
Indulge in the ultimate dessert decadence with these irresistible Brownie Caramel Layer Bars! Featuring a rich, fudgy brownie base topped with a luscious layer of gooey caramel and finished with another layer of chocolatey brownie goodness, these bars are a perfect harmony of sweetness and texture. A drizzle of melted milk chocolate and a sprinkle of sea salt flakes elevate this treat to gourmet status. Made with simple staples like semi-sweet chocolate chips, unwrapped caramels, and a touch of heavy cream, this recipe is surprisingly easy to whip up in just under an hour. Ideal for parties, potlucks, or anytime you’re craving a crowd-pleasing dessert, these layered bars promise to be a showstopper. Perfectly melty, chewy, and sweet-salty, they’re guaranteed to satisfy every chocolate and caramel lover's cravings.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 0.5 cup brown sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1.25 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 11 ounces soft caramels (unwrapped)
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
- 0.5 cup milk chocolate chips
- 1 pinch optional sea salt flakes (for garnish)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9x9-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy removal.
In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the unsalted butter and semi-sweet chocolate chips in 30-second increments, stirring until smooth. Let it cool slightly.
Whisk in the granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract until fully combined.
Sift together the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, and salt. Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
Pour half of the brownie batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it evenly. Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the top is set.
While the base layer bakes, prepare the caramel layer by melting the soft caramels and heavy cream together in a small saucepan over low heat, stirring constantly until smooth.
Carefully pour the melted caramel over the baked brownie layer, spreading it evenly with a spatula.
Pour the remaining brownie batter over the caramel layer, spreading gently to cover the caramel completely.
Return the pan to the oven and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes, or until the top is set and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
Melt the milk chocolate chips in the microwave in 20-second increments, stirring until smooth. Drizzle the melted chocolate over the cooled brownie bars.
Sprinkle sea salt flakes on top, if desired, and let the bars cool completely in the pan.
Once cooled, lift the brownies out of the pan using the parchment paper overhang, slice into bars, and serve.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
6245 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 290.3 g | 372% | |
| Saturated Fat | 166.7 g | 833% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 852 mg | 284% | |
| Sodium | 2108 mg | 92% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 929.1 g | 338% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 30.4 g | 109% | |
| Total Sugars | 710.2 g | ||
| Protein | 72.2 g | 144% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.1 mcg | 15% | |
| Calcium | 585 mg | 45% | |
| Iron | 21.3 mg | 118% | |
| Potassium | 1424 mg | 30% | |
*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.
