Caramel Toffee Brownies

Name: Caramel Toffee Brownies
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Yield: 2 dozen.
Ingredients: CARAMEL LAYER:; 1/2 cup butter, softened; 1/3 cup sugar; 1/3 cup packed brown sugar; 1 large egg; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 cup all-purpose flour; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup caramel ice cream topping; 2 tablespoons 2% milk; 1 cup toffee bits; BROWNIE LAYER:; 1 cup butter, cubed; 4 ounces unsweetened chocolate; 4 large eggs, lightly beaten; 2 cups sugar; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 2 cups all-purpose flour

I love to make up recipes for foods that I am craving, such as chocolate, toffee and caramel. They came together in this brownie for one sensational treat. I frequently make these to add to care packages for family and friends.—Brenda Caughell, Durham, North Carolina

Ingredients

CARAMEL LAYER:
1/2 cup butter, softened
1/3 cup sugar
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
1 large egg
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup caramel ice cream topping
2 tablespoons 2% milk
1 cup toffee bits
BROWNIE LAYER:
1 cup butter, cubed
4 ounces unsweetened chocolate
4 large eggs, lightly beaten
2 cups sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour

Directions

Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy; beat in egg and vanilla. Combine flour, baking soda and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. In a small bowl, combine caramel topping and milk; add to batter and mix well. Fold in toffee bits; set aside.
In a microwave, melt butter and chocolate. Beat in eggs, sugar and vanilla; gradually beat in flour.
Spread half of brownie batter into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Drop caramel batter by spoonfuls onto brownie batter; swirl to combine. Drop remaining brownie batter on top.
Bake 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts

1 brownie: 355 calories, 18g fat (10g saturated fat), 78mg cholesterol, 230mg sodium, 46g carbohydrate (29g sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein.

Originally published as Caramel Toffee Brownies in Taste of Home Cookbook Contest 2010/2011

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luigimon

Jan 2, 2015

I actually made these brownies and they are a keeper! I'll be making them for my niece's baby shower. Make sure that you spread the last layer of brownie batter all the way to the edge. It kind of bakes weird otherwise. But very, very good!!!
mwsissie

Aug 29, 2014

I love toffee, caramel and brownies, so this is the perfect recipe for me!! I defintly will make this one and i'm looking forward to it! My mouth's watering already! Thank you very much for this de-li-ci-ous recipe. :-)