Description
Millionaire Brownies are the ultimate indulgent treat for dessert lovers, featuring a delightful combination of rich layers that include a buttery shortbread base, luscious caramel filling, and smooth chocolate ganache. Perfect for any occasion, from birthday parties to cozy family gatherings, these decadent brownies are sure to impress with their irresistible textures and flavors. Easy to make and customizable with your favorite toppings, this recipe serves 16 and is ideal for sharing or enjoying as a special sweet treat at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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 the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9×9 inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- Prepare the shortbread crust by mixing sweetened condensed milk, butter, brown sugar, corn syrup, vanilla extract, and salt in a bowl. Spread evenly in the pan and bake for 15 minutes.
- For the brownie layer, cream together butter and sugar; add eggs one at a time along with oil and vanilla. Combine dry ingredients separately then mix into wet until combined. Pour over cooled crust and bake for 25 minutes.
- To prepare the ganache topping, melt heavy cream with chocolate chips until smooth. Pour over cooled brownies.
- Let set before slicing into squares.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie (70g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg