Brownies with Peanut Butter and Caramel Filling
Indulge your sweet tooth with these decadent Brownies with Peanut Butter and Caramel Filling, a dessert that takes classic brownies to the next level. Featuring rich, fudgy layers of chocolate brownie interspersed with creamy peanut butter and gooey caramel, this recipe guarantees an irresistible combination of sweet, salty, and nutty flavors in every bite. Perfectly balanced with a touch of sea salt flakes for garnish, these brownies are both luxurious and easy to make. With just 20 minutes of prep time and 35 minutes in the oven, this crowd-pleasing treat is ideal for parties, special occasions, or a cozy night in. Try this unique twist on brownies today and savor the ultimate dessert experience!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Unsalted butter
- 1 cup Semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1.5 cups Granulated sugar
- 0.5 cup Brown sugar
- 4 Large eggs
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 1 cup All-purpose flour
- 0.5 cup Unsweetened cocoa powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.75 cup Creamy peanut butter
- 20 Soft caramels (unwrapped)
- 3 tablespoons Heavy cream
- 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 butter and semi-sweet chocolate chips together in 30-second intervals, stirring between each interval until smooth. Set aside to cool slightly.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract. Whisk until the mixture is smooth and slightly fluffy.
Pour the melted chocolate mixture into the sugar mixture and gently whisk to combine.
Sift the flour, cocoa powder, and salt into the wet ingredients and fold together with a spatula just until no dry streaks remain. Be careful not to overmix.
Pour half of the brownie batter into the prepared baking pan, spreading it into an even layer.
In a small microwave-safe bowl, heat the peanut butter in 15-second intervals until it is smooth and pourable. Drizzle it over the brownie batter layer and spread gently with a spatula.
In another small microwave-safe bowl, melt the soft caramels and heavy cream together in 20-second intervals, stirring until smooth. Drizzle the caramel over the peanut butter layer.
Gently spread the remaining brownie batter over the caramel and peanut butter layers, ensuring it fully covers the fillings.
Bake the brownies for 30-35 minutes, or until the edges are set and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs. Do not overbake.
Let the brownies cool completely in the pan before lifting them out using the parchment paper overhang. Slice into 12 squares.
Optional: Sprinkle sea salt flakes on top of the brownies for a balance of sweet and salty flavors.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
547 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 33.4 g | 43% | |
| Saturated Fat | 16.9 g | 84% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 109 mg | 36% | |
| Sodium | 199 mg | 9% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 61.3 g | 22% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.7 g | 20% | |
| Total Sugars | 42.0 g | ||
| Protein | 10.0 g | 20% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.6 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 43 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 2.2 mg | 12% | |
| Potassium | 266 mg | 6% | |
*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.
