These fudgy One Bowl Chocolate Caramel Brownies are super easy to make and even easier to eat! If you love chocolate and caramel, this dessert is for you!
Chocolate is definitely my weakness — always has been and probably always will be! In fact, I can easily pass on most desserts, especially if I’m trying to cut back. But I just can’t say no to chocolate — no way! And while I’m really not a huge fan of caramel by itself, pair it with chocolate, and I won’t resist.
And that brings us to these rich, chewy, fudgy chocolate caramel brownies. They’re super easy to make, and you only use one bowl to prepare and mix the batter. I’ve been making the basic brownies forever, and last Christmas, I even made a peppermint version. So this time around, I thought I would add some caramel.
I made the caramel brownies twice this week, which seems excessive, even for me. But the kids were sure happy about it!
Actually, I was testing out different pan sizes. The first time, I tried making them in a small 8 X 8 pan. These were awesome, but they were super thick and took a long time to cook. The second time around, I used my regular 9 X 13-inch pan, and this batch was way better.
Some people prefer cake-like brownies, but I love mine as soft, chewy and fudgy as possible. And these chocolate caramel brownies are definitely fudgy. The key is to not overcook them, which can be tricky since they’re very soft when they first come out of the oven. They do firm up as they cool, so you just have to be patient.
And that, my friends, is much easier said than done! Personally, I could eat these brownies right from the pan, with a spoon. So, I waited until they were barely cool, and then, I took a few pictures.
I probably should have waited a little bit, but I was afraid that these babies would be gone if I didn’t get pictures right away. Dessert tends to go disappear super fast around these parts!
So, you can see that these are pretty soft, but they did firm up by the time we had dessert. And now, they’re perfect!
How to Make One Bowl Chocolate Caramel Brownies
One Bowl Chocolate Caramel Brownies
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup butter
- 2 cups semi sweet chocolate chips (divided)
- 3 eggs
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 1/4 cup all purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 16 pieces caramel candies, cut into smaller pieces
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees
- Cut caramel candies in half, and set aside
- In a large microwaveable mixing bowl, combine butter and 1 cup of chocolate chips, and melt in short increments in microwave. Allow to cool slightly
- Stir in the vanilla and eggs, one at a time
- Add the flour, sugar, baking soda and cinnamon, and stir until combined
- Pour about half the mixture into greased 9X13 baking dish, and bake for 10 minutes, or until mixture starts to set
- Remove from heat, and place about 20 caramel slices and about 1/4 cup chocolate chips evenly over chocolate.
- Use a spoon to drop remaining batter over the chocolate and caramel and spread, slightly
- Top with remaining caramel and chocolate chips, and bake for additional 15 to 20 minutes, or until brownies are firm and toothpic inserted into center comes out mostly clean. Do NOT overbake!
- Allow to cool completely before serving
Notes
Nutrition
These one bowl chocolate caramel brownies are stuffed with chocolate chips and caramel, and they taste absolutely amazing. The first batch I made disappeared mysteriously overnight, and I don’t think this one will last long, either!
So, are you on team fudge or team cake?
Happy Baking!
Frieda says
I’m making these now, although the recipe doesn’t specify how many eggs. 2? Help!
Dee says
Sorry about that. It uses 3 eggs. I adapted this one from an earlier recipe that didn’t transfer correctly when I switched blogging platforms. Thanks for pointing that out! 🙂
Miz Helen says
I think I might NEED one of these fantastic brownies! Thanks so much for sharing with us at Full Plate Thursday and have a great week!
Miz Helen
Shelley @ Two Healthy Kitchens says
I’m totally with you on brownie texture – not that cakelike isn’t yummy, too – but I’m all in for soft, chewy and fudgy! These look insane, and with just one bowl, so easy, too!
Heidi says
These look like a lot of gooey goodness! Will have to try them out this week!
Michelle | A Latte Food says
Ooh, that caramel!! Chocolate and caramel is the best (and so are brownies 🙂 )!
Dee says
Thanks, Michelle. It really is a great combo!
Sabrina says
These look amazing! My kids are going to go nuts for these!
Dee says
Thanks, Sabrina. My kids sure went crazy for these!
Michelle Shilts says
Can you use sugar substitute in place of regular sugar? Thank you for your time and I hope to hear from you very soon.
Dee says
I would think so, but I’m not familiar with substitutes, so I don’t know if the result would be exactly the same.
carrie @ frugal foodie mama says
Oh my goodness! Dying over that gooey caramel oozing out! 🙂
Amy @ Little Dairy on the Prairie says
I’m right there with you in the “I cannot resist chocolate camp”. Let’s face it…if a dessert has fruit in it it’s more like a salad or breakfast than dessert right? I know I would NEVER be able to pass these brownies up!
Dee says
Thanks, Amy. And I’m with you on the fruit desserts. If we call them salads, that means they’re healthy, right?! 🙂