Description
Millionaire Brownies are the ultimate chocolate indulgence, featuring a buttery shortbread crust layered with gooey caramel and topped with rich chocolate ganache. This decadent dessert is perfect for any celebration or a cozy night in. With their impressive appearance and irresistible flavor, these brownies will delight friends and family alike. Each bite offers a delightful combination of textures, making them a showstopper on any dessert table. Whether served warm or chilled, Millionaire Brownies are guaranteed to satisfy your sweet tooth.
Ingredients
- 2/3 cup sweetened condensed milk (200g)
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, cut into chunks (56g)
- 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar (50g)
- 2 Tbsp light corn syrup (30g)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract or vanilla bean paste (4g)
- 1/2 tsp fine salt (3g)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, room temperature (113g)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour (125g)
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar (30g)
- 1/4 tsp fine salt (1g)
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar (300g)
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour (95g)
- 2/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, sifted (65g)
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar (65g)
- 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips, chopped (90g)
- 1/2 tsp fine salt (3g)
- 2 large eggs, room temperature (112g)
- 1/4 cup vegetable or canola oil (55g)
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted (55g)
- 2 Tbsp water (30g)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract or vanilla bean paste (4g)
- 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream, room temperature (120g)
- 2/3 cup dark chocolate chips (60-65% cocoa) (120g)
- 2 Tbsp unsalted butter, room temperature (30g)
- 1 Tbsp light corn syrup – optional (20g)
- 1/4 tsp fine salt (2g)
- flakey sea salt – garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×9 inch baking pan.
- Prepare the shortbread crust by mixing sweetened condensed milk with butter, brown sugar, corn syrup, vanilla extract, and salt until well blended. Press into the bottom of the prepared pan.
- Bake for 15 minutes until lightly golden.
- For the brownie layer, cream butter and granulated sugar until fluffy. Mix in eggs one at a time followed by oil and vanilla extract. Combine flour, cocoa powder, powdered sugar, and chocolate chips; fold into the wet ingredients without overmixing.
- Pour brownie mixture over the cooled crust and bake for 25-30 minutes.
- For the ganache topping, heat heavy cream and dark chocolate chips until melted and smooth; stir in butter and optional corn syrup.
- Pour ganache over cooled brownies and let set before slicing.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square (50g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 135mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg