Easy Caramel Brownies Recipe For Chocolate Lovers
This Caramel Brownies recipe combines fudgy chocolate layers with smooth caramel and a hint of crunch from optional pecans. Simple ingredients and step-by-step instructions make it an easy go-to for homemade dessert lovers.
- Prep time
- 20 min
- Cook time
- 25 min
- Yield
- 16 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 1 box German chocolate cake mix
- ¾ cup butter, melted
- ⅔ cup evaporated milk, divided
- 1 bag (14 oz) Kraft caramels, unwrapped
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- ½ cup chopped pecans (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Completely smear or line a 9x13-inch baking pan with parchment paper for effortless removal of baked items from the pan.
- 2
In a large bowl, combine the German chocolate cake mix, melted butter, and ⅓ cup evaporated milk. Stir until it forms a thick brownie batter.
- 3
Press half of the batter evenly into the prepared pan.
- 4
Bake the base layer for 8 minutes. This step ensures your caramel layer doesn’t sink into the batter.
- 5
While the base is baking, melt the unwrapped Kraft caramels with the remaining ⅓ cup of evaporated milk in a saucepan over low heat. Stir constantly until smooth and creamy.
- 6
Pour the creamy caramel sauce over the baked brownie base. Spread it evenly, making sure every corner gets some caramel love.
- 7
Sprinkle the semi-sweet chocolate chips and chopped pecans (if using) over the caramel layer.
- 8
Crumble the remaining brownie batter over the top—it doesn’t have to be perfect!
- 9
Return the pan to the oven and bake for another 20–25 minutes or until the top is set and slightly crispy.
- 10
Let the brownies cool completely before cutting. This helps the caramel layer set and makes slicing easier.