Steph's Caramel Brownies

Rich, gooey brownies layered with melted caramel and chocolate chips. With only a few simple ingredients, this easy dessert is always a crowd favorite.

Contributor: Aunt Stephanie

Prep

10 min

Cook

25 min

Temp

350°F

Yield

12 servings

Ingredients

1 milk chocolate cake mix
3/4 cup canned evaporated milk
1 stick margarine
1 cup milk chocolate chips
30 caramels
1/3 cup canned evaporated milk

Instructions

1
Spray a baking pan with nonstick cooking spray. Mix together the cake mix, 3/4 cup evaporated milk, and margarine until combined.
2
Spread half of the mixture into the pan and bake at 350°F for 6 minutes.
3
Meanwhile, melt the caramels with 1/3 cup evaporated milk in a saucepan until smooth.
4
Remove the pan from the oven and sprinkle the milk chocolate chips over the baked layer.
5
Pour the melted caramel over the chocolate chips, then spread the remaining cake mixture over the top.
6
Bake at 350°F for 18 minutes, until the brownies are set and deliciously gooey.

Tips & Variations

Brownies are nearly done when the edges pull away from the pan.
Use chewy caramels, not thin caramel sauce, for best results.
Sprinkle kosher salt on the caramel for a salted caramel twist.
Add 1/2 cup walnuts or pecans for extra crunch.

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