Description

Millionaire Brownies are the ultimate indulgence for dessert lovers, combining a buttery shortbread crust with luscious layers of caramel and rich chocolate ganache. Perfect for any occasion, these decadent treats will impress family and friends with their beautiful presentation and irresistible flavor. Whether you serve them warm with ice cream or enjoy them chilled, they are a versatile delight that satisfies sweet cravings. With easy-to-follow instructions, even novice bakers can create these gourmet brownie bars at home.

Ingredients

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2/3 cup sweetened condensed milk
1/4 cup unsalted butter (for caramel)
1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
2 Tbsp light corn syrup
1 tsp vanilla extract or vanilla bean paste
1/2 tsp fine salt
1/2 cup unsalted butter (for shortbread)
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup powdered sugar
1/4 tsp fine salt (for shortbread)
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
2/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 cup powdered sugar (for brownie batter)
1/2 cup dark chocolate chips
1/2 tsp fine salt (for brownie batter)
2 large eggs, room temperature
1/4 cup vegetable or canola oil
1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
2 Tbsp water
1 tsp vanilla extract or vanilla bean paste (for brownie batter)
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream (for ganache)
2/3 cup dark chocolate chips (for ganache)
2 Tbsp unsalted butter, room temperature
1 Tbsp light corn syrup – optional
1/4 tsp fine salt (for ganache)
Flakey sea salt (for garnish)

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9×9 inch baking pan with parchment paper.
For the shortbread crust, beat butter and powdered sugar until creamy. Mix in flour and salt, then press into the bottom of the pan. Bake for 15 minutes until golden.
For the caramel layer, combine sweetened condensed milk, butter, brown sugar, corn syrup, vanilla extract, and salt in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir until smooth and slightly thickened.
Pour caramel over baked crust.
For the brownie batter, mix dry ingredients in one bowl and wet ingredients in another. Combine and fold in chocolate chips before pouring over caramel.
Bake for 25-30 minutes until set but fudgy.
Cool completely before adding ganache made by heating cream and mixing in chocolate chips until smooth.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 295
Sugar: 25g
Sodium: 75mg
Fat: 18g
Saturated Fat: 10g
Unsaturated Fat: 8g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 31g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 3g
Cholesterol: 45mg