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 delightful Candy-Bar-Topped Brownies, a decadent dessert that's sure to please any crowd. Perfect for parties, gatherings, or a cozy night in, these luscious brownies combine the rich flavors of chocolate and caramel, creating a heavenly treat that will leave you craving more.

Imagine biting into a fudgy brownie, beautifully topped with mouthwatering caramel-filled milk chocolate squares that melt just slightly in the warm batter. The addition of instant espresso powder enhances the chocolate's depth, making every bite a symphony of flavors. With a wonderfully chewy texture and irresistible gooeyness, these brownies are not only easy to whip up but also offer an impressive twist to the traditional recipe.

Ready in just 85 minutes and yielding 12 generous servings, this dessert is perfect for sharing—although you might find yourself wanting to keep them all to yourself! Whether you've got a special occasion or simply want to treat yourself and your loved ones, these brownies promise to deliver an unforgettable experience. So grab your ingredients, turn up the music, and let the sweet aroma fill your kitchen as you bake up a batch of these irresistible treats!

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