Indulge in the ultimate sweet and salty delight with our irresistible Caramel Popcorn Brownies. These delectable treats combine the classic flavors of rich chocolate brownies with the irresistible crunch of caramel popcorn, creating a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. Each bite offers a perfect balance of chewy brownie, gooey caramel, and crunchy popcorn, making them the perfect dessert for any occasion. Whether you're a fan of classic brownies or crave something a little more unique, our Caramel Popcorn Brownies are sure to satisfy your cravings. With three mouthwatering variations – Classic Caramel Popcorn Brownies, Peanut Butter Caramel Popcorn Brownies, and Salted Caramel Popcorn Brownies – this recipe offers something for everyone. Prepare to embark on a culinary journey that will leave you craving more.
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CARAMEL POPCORN BROWNIES
A thin layer of brownie is topped with popcorn, nuts, chocolate and peanut butter chips, peanuts, and caramel! They're very easy to make and you can get creative with the type of nuts or chips you use. Chill brownies in the refrigerator if you find they are too soft.
Provided by chelseasal
Categories Desserts Cookies Brownie Recipes Chocolate Brownie Recipes
Time 1h
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
- Stir brownie mix, water, oil, and egg together in a bowl. Pour brownie batter in a thin layer in the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Spread popcorn over brownie batter and lightly press into batter. Sprinkle peanuts, chocolate chips, and peanut butter chips over the popcorn.
- Melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Whisk brown sugar into butter; bring to a boil, whisking constantly, and cook until mixture has a thin caramel texture, about 3 minutes. Drizzle caramel over popcorn mixture in the baking dish.
- Bake in the preheated oven until brownies are set, 30 to 35 minutes. Cool before cutting into bars.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 241.3 calories, Carbohydrate 28.3 g, Cholesterol 17.9 mg, Fat 13.8 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 3.3 g, SaturatedFat 5.7 g, Sodium 114.5 mg, Sugar 8.6 g
CARAMEL POPCORN BROWNIES RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: yellow popcorn kernals, canola oil, brown sugar, golden syrup, butter, vanilla extract, bicarbonate of soda, butter, dark chocolate, eggs, vanilla extract, caster sugar, flour, salt, brown sugar, butter
Provided by Tashali Semi
Yield 24 servings
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Line a baking tray with baking paper, set aside.
- Heat the oil in a large saucepan on medium high heat. Put a few popcorn kernels into the oil and cover the saucepan.
- Once the kernels pop, add the rest of the 1⁄2 cup (60 G) of popcorn kernels in an even layer.
- Cover, remove from the heat and count 30 seconds. Return the pan to the heat. The popcorn should begin popping soon, and all at once. Once the popping starts vigorously, gently shake the pan by moving it back and forth over the burner. Try to keep the lid slightly ajar to let the steam from the popcorn release (the popcorn will be drier and crisper).
- Once the popping slows to several seconds between pops, remove the pan from the heat, remove the lid, and dump the popcorn immediately into a wide bowl.
- Break up ¾ of the popcorn into small bits: this will become the base of the brownie. Leave the remaining ¼ as is in a separate bowl.
- Now, onto the caramel: In the same saucepan, place sugar, golden syrup, butter, vanilla extract and heat on low to medium heat until sugar has dissolved.
- Increase to medium heat and cook without stirring for around 2 minutes (please note this is a reduced cooking time as it continues to cook in the oven).
- Stir in baking soda and then add popcorn and stir furiously to coat kernels all over before the caramel starts to set.
- Quickly press ¾ of the broken up popcorn into a lined 33 x 25 x 5.5 cm pan.
- Spread the remaining ¼ out onto the lined baking tray and allow to cool and set.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Melt the butter and chocolate together in the microwave in short bursts on medium heat.
- In a bowl beat the eggs with the sugar and vanilla.
- Sift the flour into another bowl and add the salt.
- Let the chocolate mixture cool a bit before beating in the egg and sugar mixture and then the flour.
- Pour this over the popcorn base and bake for 30-40 minutes. (When it's ready the top should be dried to a pale brown but the middle is still dark and gooey).
- Once the brownies are cool, slice into even squares. Top each square with a few pieces of the remaining caramel popcorn.
- Put the brown sugar and butter in a small pan and heat on medium for 5 minutes, then drizzle over the top of each brownie.
- Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 540 calories, Carbohydrate 58 grams, Fat 33 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 4 grams, Sugar 40 grams
Tips for Making Caramel Popcorn Brownies:
- Use fresh popcorn for the best flavor and texture. You can make your own popcorn or use store-bought popcorn.
- Don't overcrowd the baking pan. If you use a 9x13 inch pan, you may need to bake the brownies in two batches.
- Be careful not to overbake the brownies. They should be slightly fudgy in the center.
- Let the brownies cool completely before cutting them. This will help prevent them from falling apart.
- Serve the brownies with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
Conclusion:
Caramel popcorn brownies are a delicious and easy-to-make treat. They're perfect for any occasion, from a birthday party to a potluck dinner. With their chewy texture, gooey caramel, and crunchy popcorn, these brownies are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them.
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