Ooey gooey homemade caramel brownies hit the spot every time your sweet tooth kicks in! This brownie recipe is super easy to make because we are going to use a box brownie mix and doctor it up! The centers are oozing with caramel and stay creamy from the evaporated milk instead of crisping up.
One thing I can’t get over is when you buy the salted caramel brownies in a box, it’s just a drizzle in each square…if that. So I decided to go all-in make sure that each brownie was fudgy and filled with rich caramel, you’re welcome!
Brownies are one of those desserts that don’t have a season, it just makes sense to bake them year-round. Well except last spring when I whipped up a batch of strawberry brownies, those we really just chow down on in the warmer months.
As you may know, I like my share of easy recipes which is why I chose a box mix instead of scratch ingredients for the base. I did the same thing when I made my ultra moist chocolate bundt cake and baked donuts. I promise, nobody’s gonna know, AND they taste amazing!
Homemade Caramel Brownie Ingredients
- Box of brownie mix – just go with plain chocolate or fudge
- Eggs – use the amount according to what’s listed on the box
- Oil – I prefer to use vegetable oil
- Water
- Chocolate chips – I recommend semi-sweet because the brownies are already rich enough.
How to Make Gooey Chocolate Caramel Brownies
Preheat oven and Prepare Pan. Line a 9×9 baking dish with parchment paper or grease with cooking spray and preheat the oven to 350 degrees. If you want to use a 9×13 pan you can, they will just be a little thinner and crispier.
Make caramel sauce. Combine the caramel pieces and evaporated milk in a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir constantly until the candy is completely melted and the mixture is smooth and creamy.
Mix brownie batter. Stir together the brownie mix, large eggs, oil, and water in a large bowl until ingredients are combined.
Spread batter. Pour two-thirds of the batter into the baking pan.
Add caramel. In dollops, layer the caramel sauce over the batter. Be sure you are not pressing the caramel down.
Add the remaining batter. Place teaspoonfuls of the remaining brownie batter over the caramel layer.
Bake. Place the brownies in the oven for 40 to 45 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
Sprinkle chocolate chips. Once you remove them from the oven, immediately top with chocolate chips or a dash of sea salt.
Cool. Allow them to cool completely before slicing. Serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for ultimate treats.
Storing Instructions
You can keep the brownies at room temperature for 3 to 4 days or in the fridge in an airtight container for up to a week.
Can caramel brownies be frozen?
Sure can. Once they have cooled completely, use a knife to slice and place them in a freezer safe container or bag. Freeze for up to 3 months. To thaw, let them come to room temperature or microwave them for a few seconds until they are warmed throughout.
More Easy Dessert Recipes:
Caramel Brownies
Ingredients
Brownie Ingredients:
- 1 standard 18-ounce box brownie mix
- 1-2 eggs (as directed on package instructions
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 3 tablespoons water
- ½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Caramel Center Ingredients:
- 11- ounce package Kraft caramels
- ⅓ cup evaporated milk
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a 9×9 baking dish with parchment paper and set it aside.
- Place unwrapped caramels and the evaporated milk in a small saucepan. Heat over medium, stirring constantly so the caramels do not burn, until the caramels are completely melted, and the mixture is evenly smooth (5-7 minutes).
- In a medium mixing bowl, stir together brownie batter ingredients.
- Spread two-thirds of the brownie batter into the lined baking dish.
- Spread the caramel mixture over the brownie batter. Dollop it across the top so that you are not spreading the caramel down into the brownie batter.
- Dollop the remaining brownie batter over the top of the caramel.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Immediately sprinkle the chocolate chips over the top of the hot brownies.
- Allow to cool completely before cutting.
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