Candy-Bar-Topped Brownies

Health score
1%
Candy-Bar-Topped Brownies
85 min.
12
399kcal

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Indulge your sweet tooth with our delectable Candy-Bar-Topped Brownies, an irresistible dessert that brings together the rich flavors of chocolate and caramel in every bite. Perfect for any occasion, these brownies promise an unforgettable treat, especially for chocolate lovers. With a combination of moist, fudgy brownie base topped with luscious milk chocolate squares, every slice is a delightful surprise that will leave your guests coming back for more!

What sets this recipe apart is its unique infusion of espresso powder, which enhances the chocolate's depth and richness, filling your kitchen with an enticing aroma as it bakes. The contrast between the gooey chocolate and the chewy caramel is simply divine, making each brownie a little piece of heaven. Plus, the simplicity of the ingredients makes this dessert accessible to bakers of all skill levels.

These brownies are perfect for gatherings, family celebrations, or simply to satisfy your husk of a sweet craving after a long day. Whether you serve them warm with a scoop of ice cream or at room temperature, the combination will leave you and your friends enchanted. So, gather your ingredients, preheat that oven, and get ready to create a dessert that is sure to delight the whole crowd!

Ingredients

  • 0.8 cup flour 
  • 0.8 cup butter unsalted diced ()
  • large eggs 
  • teaspoons espresso powder instant
  •  chocolate separated (such as Ghirardelli) (such as Perugina)
  • 1.8 cups sugar 
  • ounces baker's chocolate unsweetened chopped
  • teaspoons vanilla extract 

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • sauce pan
  • oven
  • whisk
  • baking pan
  • aluminum foil

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F. Line 13x9x2-inch metal baking pan with foil. Butter foil.
  2. Combine 3/4 cup butter, chocolate, and espresso powder in heavy large saucepan; stir over medium-low heat until chocolate is melted and smooth.
  3. Remove chocolate mixture from heat.
  4. Add sugar and vanilla and whisk until well blended.
  5. Add eggs and whisk until well blended.
  6. Whisk in flour.
  7. Spread batter in prepared pan. Press milk chocolate squares lightly into batter (do not submerge), evenly spacing 24 chocolate squares (4 across the short side and 6 across the long side). Reserve remaining chocolates for another use.
  8. Bake brownies until tester inserted into center comes out with some moist crumbs attached, about 27 minutes. Cool slightly in pan on rack, about 30 minutes.
  9. Cut so that each brownie has 1 chocolate square and serve.

Nutrition Facts

Calories399kcal
Protein4.78%
Fat50.97%
Carbs44.25%

Properties

Glycemic Index
15.64
Glycemic Load
27.95
Inflammation Score
-5
Nutrition Score
8.599130547565%

Flavonoids

Catechin
7.6mg
Epicatechin
16.75mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:398.95kcal
19.95%
Fat:24.23g
37.28%
Saturated Fat:14.45g
90.34%
Carbohydrates:47.33g
15.78%
Net Carbohydrates:44.39g
16.14%
Sugar:36.6g
40.67%
Cholesterol:92.5mg
30.83%
Sodium:30.87mg
1.34%
Alcohol:0.23g
100%
Alcohol %:0.31%
100%
Caffeine:23.92mg
7.97%
Protein:5.12g
10.24%
Manganese:0.63mg
31.27%
Copper:0.49mg
24.53%
Iron:3.12mg
17.34%
Magnesium:59.07mg
14.77%
Selenium:9.45µg
13.5%
Fiber:2.94g
11.77%
Phosphorus:113.22mg
11.32%
Zinc:1.63mg
10.89%
Vitamin B2:0.17mg
10.08%
Vitamin A:444.55IU
8.89%
Folate:26.28µg
6.57%
Vitamin B1:0.09mg
5.93%
Potassium:180.88mg
5.17%
Vitamin E:0.59mg
3.95%
Vitamin B3:0.78mg
3.92%
Vitamin D:0.55µg
3.64%
Vitamin B5:0.34mg
3.36%
Calcium:29.8mg
2.98%
Vitamin K:3.1µg
2.95%
Vitamin B12:0.17µg
2.87%
Vitamin B6:0.04mg
2.08%
Source:Epicurious