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Easy Caramel Brownies

My mom’s famous caramel brownies are hands-down the most requested recipe in our family. These Cake Mix Caramel Brownies are fudgy, gooey, and unbelievably easy to make.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time24 minutes
Total Time39 minutes
Course: 100 Best Brownies and Bars Recipes
Keyword: brownies, cake, caramel, chocolate, dessert
Servings: 12 -16
Author: Carrian Cheney

Ingredients

  • 1 Box Cake Mix Betty Crocker German Chocolate Cake, yes the kind matters
  • ⅓ Cup Evaporated Milk
  • ⅔ Cup Margarine melted and cooled
  • 1 ½ Cups Chocolate Chips milk or semi sweet

For the Filling

  • 1 Bag Caramels Kraft
  • ⅓ Cup Evaporated Milk

Instructions

  • Heat the oven to 350 degrees.
  • Spray a 9x13" pan with nonstick spray.
  • In a bowl, mix the dry cake mix with the milk and margarine.
    1 Box Cake Mix, ⅓ Cup Evaporated Milk, ⅔ Cup Margarine
  • Pour 1/2 the batter into the pan and gently spread it out. It will be very thick.
  • Place remaining batter in the fridge.
  • Place in the oven for 6 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, unwrap the caramels into a glass bowl and add 1/3 cup evaporated milk.
    1 Bag Caramels, ⅓ Cup Evaporated Milk
  • Microwave on high for 30 second intervals, stirring between until smooth.
  • Remove the brownies from the oven and sprinkle with chocolate chips.
    1 ½ Cups Chocolate Chips
  • Pour the caramel over the chocolate.
  • Remove the batter from the fridge and gently pat a tablespoon or so into the palm of your hand. If it sticks run your hands under cool water or spray with a little nonstick spray.
  • Place each piece over the caramel like a patchwork quilt until all of the caramel is covered.
  • You can also place saran wrap next to the pan and press the dough onto that in the exact size of the pan. Just measure by doing the length and then moving the pan to the end to measure the width. Carefully flip it onto the caramel. Bake an additional 16 minutes.
  • Remove from the oven all allow to cool before serving.
  • You can also place in the fridge to help the caramel really set up which makes for easier serving.

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Notes

These brownies will keep, well covered, in the refrigerator for 1 week

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 523kcal | Carbohydrates: 68g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 7mg | Sodium: 488mg | Potassium: 288mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 44g | Vitamin A: 509IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 183mg | Iron: 3mg