Caramel Fudge Brownies

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Caramel Fudge Brownies are rich and decadent, featuring layers of ooey gooey caramel and chocolate chips stuffed inside of the fudgiest brownies ever!! These layered brownies are outrageously scrumptious, and perfect for any occasion.

fudgy caramel brownies.


 

Whether it’s for a casual dessert, potluck, or a bake sale, you can’t go wrong with a pan of homemade brownies. Instead of grabbing another box mix, make your own from scratch with a few pantry staples.

Every home baker should be armed with a really good brownie recipe, and this one is certainly one of the best!

Caramel Fudge Brownies

Homemade recipes allow you to play with additional flavors, like making layered brownies with caramel and chocolate chips in the center! Adding that extra layer of chocolate really makes these caramel brownies stand out.

Enjoy more desserts featuring the dynamic duo of chocolate and caramel with my Turtle Brownie Trifle recipe or a no bake icebox cake exploding with peanut butter flavor. You can even create homemade Salted Caramel Cocoa Bombs to warm you right up!

Or try a grown up twist with boozy brownies or Lemon Brownies instead,

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Recipe Tips for Layered Brownies

  • Layer carefully! Both the brownie batter and melted caramels are quite thick. Spoon each across the baking pan so they are easier to spread. Also, be careful to keep the melted caramels sandwiched between the brownie layers.
  • Add some salt. Sprinkle your caramel brownies with sea salt flakes or kosher salt before serving. It adds a gourmet touch, and helps cut through the sweetness of the dessert as well.
  • Make slicing easier Line your baking pan with aluminum foil before greasing and adding the batter. Once cooled, lift the caramel fudge brownies straight out of the pan and onto a cutting board. 
Caramel Brownies caramel sauce in a pot

Other Topping Ideas

Add a drizzle of caramel sauce and some mini chocolate chips if you’d like. Chopped toffee bars, Rolos, crunchy M&M’s, and even Reese’s peanut butter cups would all taste delicious as well.

You could even make a simple chocolate ganache to transform them into fudgy frosted caramel brownies!

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Caramel Fudge Brownies FAQ

What makes brownies moist and chewy?

A combination of butter and oil will create a chewy texture, while butter alone makes the treats fudgier.

Using brown sugar instead of granulated white sugar can also make each bite chewier and a bit cakey since it speeds up the formation of gluten in the batter.

Do caramel brownies need to be refrigerated?

These caramel brownies can be kept at room temperature for 3 to 4 days. After that, they can be chilled in an airtight container for another few days or frozen for up to 3 months.

Can I use milk instead of water in brownies?

Whether a homemade or boxed mix, you just need to right amount of liquid to get the batter wet and incorporated. Water, milk, or even cream will do the trick.

For this recipe, all of the moisture in the batter comes from the eggs, with a little extra from the gooey caramel center.

Enjoy!
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Caramel Fudge Brownies

Donna Elick
Caramel Fudge Brownies are a rich and decadent layered dessert, with caramel and chocolate chips inside of the fudgiest brownies ever!!
5 stars from 1 review
Tried this recipe?Please comment and review!
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Method Oven
Servings 16

Ingredients
 

  • 1 cup unsalted butter
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup milk chocolate chips

Caramel Layer

  • 11 ounces Kraft caramels
  • 1/3 cup evaporated milk

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a 9×13 baking dish with parchment paper, set aside.
  • Unwrap caramels and place in a saucepan with the evaporated milk. Heat over medium, stirring frequently, until caramels are fully melted and incorporated with the milk. (5-10 minutes)
  • Meanwhile, place butter in a large microwave safe mixing bowl, melt completely.
  • Add sugar, cocoa, vanilla and eggs. Whisk to combine well. Add remaining ingredients. Whisk until completely combined, but do not over mix.
  • Spread half of the brownie batter into prepared baking dish.
  • Spoon melted caramel over the brownie batter and use a silicone spatula to spread as best you can without mixing caramel into the brownie base.
  • Spoon the remaining brownie batter over the caramel layer.
  • Bake for 25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Allow to cool completely before cutting.
  • Brownies will keep at room temperature for 3-4 days or in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week. Freeze for up to 3 months.

Donna’s Notes

  • The brownie batter and the caramel sauce are both quite thick – spread the batters by spooning them across the pan so that spreading them is easier. Try not to disrupt the layers as you spread them so that the caramel stays sandwiched between the brownie layers.
  • Top the brownies with a drizzle of caramel and some mini chocolate chips if you wish.

Nutrition

Serving: 1brownie | Calories: 377cal | Carbohydrates: 54g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 82mg | Sodium: 163mg | Sugar: 43g | Fiber: 2g | Calcium: 67mg | Iron: 1mg

All nutritional information is based on third party calculations and is only an estimate. Each recipe’s nutritional value will vary depending on the ingredients used, measuring methods, and portion sizes.

Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!

Originally published September 2016. Updated and republished March 2022.

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2 Comments

  1. 5 stars
    I used milk in this recipe, and it came out absolutely lovely. They were chewy, moist, and VERY delicious. I am going to keep this recipe in the front of my dessert book!

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