Candy-Bar-Topped Brownies

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

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Indulge in a decadent treat that will satisfy your chocolate cravings like no other—Candy-Bar-Topped Brownies! Imagine biting into a rich, fudgy brownie topped with delightful squares of caramel or cappuccino-filled milk chocolate. This dessert effortlessly combines the best of both worlds: the chewy, dense texture of brownies harmonized with the gooey sweetness of your favorite chocolate bars.

Perfect for gatherings, parties, or simply a family night in, these brownies are sure to impress everyone at the table. With just a hint of espresso to elevate the chocolate flavor, every bite is a delightful experience that balances sweetness and richness beautifully. Plus, the recipe is simple enough to whip up in about 85 minutes, making it an accessible choice for both seasoned bakers and novices alike.

Whether you enjoy them warm from the oven or at room temperature, these brownies topped with chocolate squares are a surefire way to make any occasion special. With only 12 servings per batch, it’s easy to share—or not! Gather your ingredients and get ready to savor the joy of making these mouthwatering brownies that will likely become a favorite in your dessert repertoire.

Ingredients

  • 0.8 cup all purpose flour 
  • 0.8 cup butter unsalted diced ()
  • large eggs 
  • teaspoons espresso powder instant
  •  cappuccino-filled milk chocolate bars separated (such as Ghirardelli) (such as Perugina)
  • 1.8 cups sugar 
  • ounces 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