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 dessert that promises to elevate your baking game and impress your friends and family. These rich, fudgy brownies are not just any ordinary treat; they are a decadent fusion of chocolate and caramel, topped with luscious milk chocolate squares that melt into the batter, creating a heavenly experience in every bite.

Imagine the aroma of unsweetened chocolate and butter wafting through your kitchen as you prepare this delightful dessert. The combination of instant espresso powder enhances the chocolate flavor, making it even more irresistible. With a preparation time of just 85 minutes, you can whip up a batch of these brownies for any occasion, whether it's a cozy family gathering or a festive celebration.

Each serving contains 399 calories of pure bliss, with a perfect balance of protein, fat, and carbohydrates. The brownies are easy to make, requiring simple ingredients and minimal equipment, making them accessible for bakers of all skill levels. Plus, the visual appeal of the chocolate squares peeking out from the top adds a touch of elegance to your dessert table.

So, gather your ingredients and get ready to create a dessert that will leave everyone asking for seconds. These Candy-Bar-Topped Brownies are not just a treat; they are an experience that will satisfy your cravings and bring joy to your taste buds!

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