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Caramel Peanut Chocolate Brownies

Delight in fudgy chocolate brownies layered with gooey caramel and crunchy peanuts, perfect for any gathering.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 12 pieces
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

Brownie Base
  • 1 cup unsalted butter 2 sticks
  • 1.5 cups granulated sugar
  • 0.5 cup brown sugar packed
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon baking powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Toppings
  • 1 cup caramel sauce store-bought or homemade
  • 1 cup salted peanuts roughly chopped

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
  2. Melt the butter in a saucepan over low heat. Once melted, remove from heat and stir in granulated sugar and brown sugar until combined.
Mixing the Batter
  1. Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract until well incorporated.
  2. Sift together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl. Gradually add this dry mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  3. Fold in the chocolate chips and half of the chopped peanuts into the brownie batter.
Assembling and Baking
  1. Spread half of the brownie batter into the prepared pan. Drizzle half of the caramel sauce over the batter.
  2. Spread the remaining brownie batter on top, then drizzle the rest of the caramel sauce and sprinkle the remaining peanuts over it.
  3. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs. Be careful not to overbake.
Finishing Touches
  1. Let the brownies cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before slicing them into squares and enjoying.

Notes

For substitutions, use coconut oil for dairy-free brownies or a sugar substitute like stevia for a healthier version. Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days or refrigerate for a week. These brownies freeze well for up to a month.