Name: Caramel Brownies
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 45 min
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; 11- ounce package Kraft caramels; ⅓ cup evaporated milk

These brownies are layered with a fudgy batter and creamy caramel that is the ulimate dessert especially when you top them with a scoop of ice cream.

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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!

two caramel brownies stacked on top of each other

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.

caramel brownies topped with chocolate chips next to caramel candy

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.

ingredients needed to make caramel brownies

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.

a batch of caramel brownies after being baked

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.

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The Best Chocolate Cream Pie
Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies
Cool Whip Cookies
Chocolate Lasagna

5 from 6 votes

Created by: Stefanie