Description
Millionaire brownies elevate classic desserts with luxurious layers of caramel, chocolate, and shortbread. Rich textures and indulgent flavors merge into a sophisticated treat that delights chocolate enthusiasts seeking an extraordinary sweet experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup (1 stick or 113 g) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup soft caramel candies (like Kraft or Werthers), unwrapped
- ½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- ⅓ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsps heavy cream
- ¼ cup heavy cream
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp sea salt
- ¼ tsp sea salt (optional)
Instructions
- Preparation Phase: Warm the oven to 350°F (175°C) and carefully line an 8×8-inch baking vessel with parchment paper, ensuring complete coverage of the base and sides.
- Base Creation: Thoroughly combine melted butter, sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract in a spacious mixing bowl, whisking until the mixture achieves a smooth, homogeneous consistency. Gradually fold in cocoa powder, all-purpose flour, salt, and baking powder, stirring gently to prevent over-mixing and maintain a rich, dense texture.
- Baking Process: Transfer the velvety batter into the prepared pan, spreading evenly with a silicone spatula. Position the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 20-22 minutes, monitoring for the signature moist-crumb test – insert a toothpick into the center, which should emerge with subtle, clinging crumbs indicating perfect doneness. Remove from oven and allow to cool completely at room temperature, permitting the brownies to set and develop their signature decadent texture.
Notes
- Ensure melted butter is slightly cooled before mixing to prevent scrambling eggs and maintain smooth batter consistency.
- Stir dry ingredients gently until just combined to keep brownies tender and prevent tough, dense texture.
- Remove brownies when toothpick shows moist crumbs, not completely clean, to maintain fudgy, rich center.
- Use exact 8×8-inch pan for consistent thickness; larger pans will create thinner, potentially drier brownies.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 13
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg