Ghirardelli Caramel Brownies
Homemade brownies amped up with chopped caramel and chocolate candy inside and whole Ghirardelli caramel squares on top!
Many years ago, I used to make box mix brownies witih Ghirardelli sea salt squares on top and it was one of my favorite treats. I knew I was going to love this recipe and want to make it just for the nostalgia of it. However, this is slightly different with it being homemade brownies and then you add chopped caramel Ghirardelli squares into the middle of the brownies. Plus then a layer of caramel squares on top after they’ve baked and cooled a little. They are ooey gooey magic!
What you need:
1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1 1/2 cups packed brown sugar
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
1 cup unsalted butter, melted
2 Tbsp. vanilla extract
4 eggs, room temperature
2 bags (5.32 oz. each) Ghirardelli Milk & Caramel squares (15 whole, the rest will be chopped)
1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
Directions:
Sift together flour, cocoa, and salt into a medium size bowl. Set aside.
In the bowl of a stand mixer, beat together sugars and butter until well blended for about 2 to 3 minutes.
Add eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
Add vanilla and mix until just combined.
Add dry ingredients in two batches. Scrape the sides and mix again.
Spread half the batter into a greased and parchment paper lined 9x13-inch pan.
Sprinkle chopped candy and chocolate chips over the batter.
Add remaining batter over the top and smooth out evenly.
Bake in a preheated 350 degree oven for 35 minutes or until the middle appears set.
Cool for 20 to 30 minutes on a wire rack in the pan.
Press reserved Ghirardelli squares on slightly cooled brownies and let cool completely before cutting.
Recipe from That Skinny Chick Can Bake
