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Baking

Triple Chocolate Caramel Brownies

These caramel brownies are about as decadent as you are going to get.  Cocoa powder, bittersweet chocolate and milk chocolate chips.  Oh, and a Cadbury Caramilk Chocolate Bar nestled in the middle.

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The original recipe is by Chef Michael Smith.  I deleted the instant coffee powder and added a Caramilk chocolate bar.

It is for serious chocolate lovers only!

 They have a rich dark chocolate flavor and the caramel adds a nice sweet touch.

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The perfect decadent chocolate caramel treat!

caramel brownies 1Mix 1 cup flour, 1/2 tsp baking powder, 1/4 tsp salt and 2 tbsp. cocoa powder

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Roughly chop 6 ounces bitter sweet chocolate

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Add chocolate and 3/4 cup butter to a metal bowl set over a  pot of simmering water.

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Heat until mixture is melted.  Stirring with a rubber spatula.

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Turn off heat and add 2 cups lightly packed dark brown sugar.

Stir until sugar is melted and mixture is smooth.

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Add 4 eggs and 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract.  Whisk until well combined.

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Pour half of the mixture into a parchment lined 8″ square pan.

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Layer 4 Caramilk bars over batter.

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Top with remaining batter, smoothing with spatula to fully cover.

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Bake at 350 degrees for 40 to 45 minutes.

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Allow to cool to room temperature and then refrigerate to allow caramel to set.  This makes for easier slicing.

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See Chef Michael Smith’s original Mocha Brownie Recipe here.  Just omit the instant coffee powder and add Caramilk bar as pictured above.

Lining the pan with parchment paper is a must to make cutting these bars easy peasy.

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After cooling to room temperature, refrigerate the brownies until set to make slicing easier.

Fun Fact:  The ancient Aztecs used cocoa powder to fight fatigue!  Cocoa powder is a rich source of flavanols, compounds that naturally increase blood flow to the brain – all for just 12 calories per tablespoon!! (source – Woman’s Day Magazine)

So no need to feel guilty about enjoying one of these treats.  Just think of it as your energy boost for the day!

ENJOY!

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  1. Laura@baking in pyjamas says

    September 9, 2013 at 4:35 am

    Oh my, a chocolate bar IN a brownie! They must taste heavenly. Visiting from Marvellous Monday’s.

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    • Maureen says

      September 9, 2013 at 6:37 am

      It was very hard to eat just one…..so I had three!! Thank you for stopping by 🙂

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  2. Erin says

    September 9, 2013 at 12:52 pm

    Stopping by from “What’d You Do this Weekend” link party. Saw these and they look heavenly! I have a serious weakness for caramel! Next time I make brownies, I will be making these. Love it!
    Erin

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    • Maureen says

      September 9, 2013 at 1:15 pm

      Thanks for stopping by Erin! These are seriously addicting. Would love to know what you think after you have had a chance to make some 🙂

      Reply
  3. Jeanie @ create&babble says

    September 10, 2013 at 12:59 pm

    oh. my. goodness! These look amazing!

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  4. Daphne says

    September 10, 2013 at 3:11 pm

    Good Evening Maureen, Oh dear me, I am lost in a sea of chocolate. I am a chocolate lover and I have never seen anything like this cake before. The addition of 4 chocolate bars is amazing. I am certainly going to make this cake, BUT, I will have to make sure I share it around the family as it is too lovely to keep for just me and my husband.
    Thank you for a fabulous recipe.
    Best Wishes
    Daphne

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    • Maureen says

      September 10, 2013 at 7:39 pm

      You are most welcome Daphne! I hope you get a chance to try it soon 🙂

      Reply
  5. Elena says

    September 11, 2013 at 4:28 pm

    Hey there! I just wanted to say thanks for the follow on Pinterest; I’m following you back! Have a great Wednesday!

    croppedstories@gmail.com

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  6. Elena says

    September 12, 2013 at 10:44 pm

    These look absolutely sinful ;o) They sound and look delicious! Totally pin-worthy; I’m pinning now to my food board! Thanks so much for linking up to The PINcentive Blog Hop and I hope you are having a great week :o)

    croppedstories@gmail.com

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  7. Tiki says

    September 12, 2013 at 11:13 pm

    I lose my mind over chocolate and these look so delish!

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  8. Lori @ A Bright and Beautiful Life says

    September 24, 2013 at 2:18 am

    These look so rich that I’m wondering if I’m brave enough to give them a try. If I do make them I’ll have to eat the whole thing cuz my hubby doesn’t like chocolate {gasp}! Yours look delicious and lovely.

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