Brownies are quite heavenly. They’re gooey, chocolatey, and oh, so moist. Imagine adding something to them that elevates each of those characteristics. Is that even possible? You betcha it is. Caramel Kiss Brownies add a touch of creamy, sticky caramel and a little bit more melty chocolate to create a blend so decadent you’ll be singing its praises after just one bite. Your normal go-to brownies just got a celestial upgrade. Grab your mixing bowl and get to enjoying the gift from above that is Caramel Kiss Brownies!
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup butter, at room temperature
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 4 eggs, divided
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2-1 teaspoon baking powder, optional
- 1 bag chocolate caramel candies, unwrapped
Directions
Step 1 –Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
Step 2 –Line an 8-inch square pan with parchment paper.
Step 3 –In a mixing bowl, cream the butter and the sugar until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes.
Step 4 –Add 3 of the eggs, one at a time, to the butter mixer, mixing well after each addition.
Step 5 –Add the vanilla extract to the butter mixture and mix; scraping the sides of the bowl as needed.
Step 6 –Slowly add the cocoa powder, the salt, the flour, and the baking powder to the batter until just combined.
Step 7 –Reserve 3/4 cup of the batter.
Step 8 –Evenly spread the remaining batter in the prepared pan.
Step 9 –Arrange the chocolate caramel candies on top of the batter.
Step 10 –In a bowl, mix the remaining batter with the remaining egg.
Step 11 –Pour the batter and egg mixture over the chocolates.
Step 12 –Bake until a fork inserted in the center comes out relatively clean, about 35 minutes.
Step 13 –Transfer from the oven and allow the brownies to cool completely.
Step 14 –Cut and serve.