Best 5 Brownie Caramel Layer Bars Recipes

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Indulge in a delectable treat with our irresistible Brownie Caramel Layer Bars. These luscious bars combine the richness of fudgy brownies, the gooeyness of caramel, and the crunch of pecans in every bite. The brownie layer, made from scratch with premium cocoa powder, offers a deeply chocolatey flavor that perfectly complements the velvety caramel filling. Swirls of caramel dance throughout the brownie layer, creating a stunning visual appeal. Topped with chopped pecans, these bars deliver a delightful textural contrast that will tantalize your taste buds.

Our recipe provides step-by-step instructions to guide you through the process of making these decadent bars. We've included tips to ensure your brownies achieve the perfect fudgy texture and to help you create a smooth and creamy caramel filling. You'll also find variations to customize your bars, such as using different nuts or adding a layer of chocolate ganache for an extra touch of indulgence.

With our easy-to-follow recipe, you can impress your friends and family with these irresistible Brownie Caramel Layer Bars. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, this recipe is perfect for creating a dessert that will be the star of any occasion. So, gather your ingredients and let's embark on a culinary journey to create these heavenly treats.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CARAMEL BROWNIES



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Caramel Brownies are the perfect way to satisfy your sweet cravings. Rich chocolate, sandwiches ooey gooey sweet caramel for the best brownies EVER!

Provided by Alyssa Rivers

Categories     Dessert

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 box german chocolate cake mix
1 package Kraft caramels (about 45, 14 oz. )
1 can evaporated milk (10 oz., divided)
3/4 cup butter melted
2 tablespoons flour
12 ounces semi sweet chocolate chips (I use jumbo)
1/2 cup chopped pecans (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350. Grease a 9x13 pan and set aside.
  • Melt the caramel and 1/3 cup evaporated milk and stir in a small saucepan over low heat until melted and incorporated.
  • In a mixing bowl combine cake mix, 1/3 cup evaporated milk, melted butter and flour. Press half of the mix into the 9x13 inch dish and bake for 6 minutes.
  • Remove pan from oven and sprinkle chocolate chips.
  • Pour the caramel on top of the chocolate chips.
  • Top with the remaining brownie batter on the top of the caramel and bake for an additional 15-18 minutes.
  • Remove from oven and let cool completely so that the caramel can set. I also find that if you let it cool and place in the fridge it helps to set up right before cutting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 365 kcal, Carbohydrate 24 g, Protein 5 g, Fat 28 g, SaturatedFat 15 g, Cholesterol 41 mg, Sodium 150 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 17 g, ServingSize 1 serving

CARAMEL BROWNIES



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I love to cook. My family can't possibly eat all the sweets I whip up, so my co-workers are more than happy to sample them-particularly these rich, chewy brownies that are full of gooey caramel, chocolate chips and crunchy walnuts. -Clara Bakke, Coon Rapids, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 55m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups sugar
3/4 cup baking cocoa
1 cup canola oil
4 large eggs, room temperature
1/4 cup 2% milk
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1 cup chopped walnuts, divided
1 package (14 ounces) caramels
1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, beat the sugar, cocoa, oil, eggs and milk. Combine the flour, salt and baking powder; gradually add to egg mixture until well blended. Fold in chocolate chips and 1/2 cup walnuts. , Spoon two-thirds of the batter into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 12 minutes., Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, heat the caramels and condensed milk over low heat until caramels are melted. Pour over baked brownie layer. Sprinkle with remaining walnuts., Drop remaining batter by teaspoonfuls over caramel layer; carefully swirl brownie batter with a knife. , Bake for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out with moist crumbs (do not overbake). Cool on a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 376 calories, Fat 18g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 43mg cholesterol, Sodium 189mg sodium, Carbohydrate 51g carbohydrate (40g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

SALTED CARAMEL PEANUT BROWNIE BARS



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With a chewy chocolate chunk-studded base and heaps of gooey peanut-laden caramel, these bars are part candy bar and part brownie with cookielike edges. Super-rich and satisfying, a little piece is all you need. A candy or deep-fry thermometer is an inexpensive and useful tool worth investing in to achieve a caramel that is neither too hard nor too soft.

Provided by Samantha Seneviratne

Categories     cookies and bars, dessert

Time 1h

Yield 32 small bars

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 cup/130 grams all-purpose flour
1/2 cup/45 grams natural cocoa powder
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
12 tablespoons/170 grams unsalted butter (1 1/2 sticks), at room temperature
1/2 cup/100 grams granulated sugar
1/2 cup/110 grams packed dark brown sugar
1 large egg, at room temperature
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
4 ounces/115 grams semisweet or bittersweet chocolate, chopped
1 cup/200 grams granulated sugar
1/2 cup light corn syrup
3/4 cup heavy cream
4 tablespoons/55 grams unsalted butter, cut into pieces
1 1/2 cups/225 grams unsalted roasted peanuts
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
Flaky salt for sprinkling

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350 degrees. Line a 9-inch square pan with parchment, leaving a 2-inch overhang on two sides.
  • Prepare the base: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa, salt and baking soda. In a large bowl, or in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat together the butter, granulated sugar and brown sugar until creamy, 1 minute. Add the egg and vanilla and beat until combined. Mix in the flour mixture and the chocolate until evenly moistened.
  • Transfer the thick batter to the prepared pan and spread it out into an even layer with an offset spatula. Bake until the base looks dry and set, about 25 to 30 minutes. Transfer to a rack to cool.
  • Prepare the topping: To a small saucepan with high sides add ¼ cup/60 milliliters water. Pour the sugar and corn syrup into the center of the pan. Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat and cook until the mixture is a medium amber color, about 15 minutes, swirling the pan occasionally. Quickly and carefully add the cream and the butter. Take care: The mixture will steam and sputter. Stir the mixture until combined and clip a candy thermometer to the side of the pot.
  • Cook the caramel until the mixture reaches 238 degrees, about 5 to 10 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in the peanuts and the kosher salt. Pour the caramel over the base, using the raised edges of the base that formed while baking to keep the caramel on top. Sprinkle with flaky salt. Let stand until the caramel is completely cool.
  • Using the parchment overhang, transfer the bar to a cutting board. Cut into 32 small rectangles to serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 211, UnsaturatedFat 6 grams, Carbohydrate 24 grams, Fat 13 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 3 grams, SaturatedFat 6 grams, Sodium 105 milligrams, Sugar 19 grams, TransFat 0 grams

CARAMEL BROWNIES III



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This is an older recipe. It makes a wonderful chocolate brownie with a chewy caramel layer in the middle.

Provided by Mary Lewno

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Cake Mix Cookie Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (14 ounce) package individually wrapped caramels, unwrapped
⅓ cup evaporated milk
1 (18.25 ounce) package chocolate cake mix
¾ cup butter, melted
⅓ cup evaporated milk
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). In a heavy saucepan, combine caramels and 1/3 cup of evaporated milk. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly until smooth; set aside. Grease a 9x13 inch pan.
  • In a large bowl, stir together the cake mix, melted butter and 1/3 cup of evaporated milk by hand until dough holds together. Press half of the dough into the prepared pan, reserving the rest.
  • Bake for 10 minutes in the preheated oven. Remove from the oven and sprinkle the chocolate chips over the crust, pour the caramel mixture evenly over the chips. Crumble the remaining dough over the caramel layer and return to the oven.
  • Bake for an additional 15 to 18 minutes in the preheated oven. Cool in refrigerator to set the caramel before cutting into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 248.4 calories, Carbohydrate 33.4 g, Cholesterol 18.4 mg, Fat 13.1 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 2.9 g, SaturatedFat 6.3 g, Sodium 266.8 mg, Sugar 23.5 g

BROWNIE CARAMEL LAYER BARS



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I got this recipe at a bake sale. They disappeared so fast! Make sure you cut them into smaller squares because they can be very rich.

Provided by Lindsey loo

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 45m

Yield 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (14 ounce) package Kraft caramels
1/3 cup evaporated milk
1 (18 ounce) package German chocolate cake mix
3/4 cup melted butter
1/3 cup evaporated milk
1 cup chopped pecans or 1 cup walnuts
6 ounces chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Combine caramels and the first 1/3 cup evaporated milk.
  • Cook over low heat until melted.
  • Grease and flour 13x9 inch pan.
  • In a large bowl combine cake mix, butter, second 1/3 cup evaporated milk, and nuts.
  • Stir until dough holds together.
  • Press half of the dough on the bottom of the pan, bake for 6 min at 350 degrees.
  • Sprinkle chocolate chips over crust.
  • Spread caramel over crust.
  • Press the last half of cake mixture gently on top of the caramel.
  • Bake for 15-18 minute.
  • Cool slightly and refrigerate.
  • Cut into squares and serve with cool, creamy milk!

Tips:

  • Make sure your butter and eggs are at room temperature before you start baking. This will help the ingredients mix together more smoothly and create a more even batter.
  • Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing can make the brownies tough and dense. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Use a 9x13 inch baking pan for this recipe. If you use a smaller pan, the brownies will be thicker and may take longer to bake.
  • Bake the brownies until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with just a few moist crumbs attached. If the toothpick comes out clean, the brownies are overbaked.
  • Let the brownies cool completely before cutting them into bars. This will help prevent them from crumbling.

Conclusion:

Brownie caramel layer bars are a delicious and decadent treat that are perfect for any occasion. They're easy to make and can be customized to your liking. Whether you like them gooey or fudgy, with nuts or without, these brownies are sure to be a hit. So next time you're looking for a sweet treat, give brownie caramel layer bars a try.

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