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Blonde Brownie Caramel Cups Recipe
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 16
Description:
These Blonde Brownie Caramel Cups are a delightful twist on traditional brownies, featuring a hidden chocolate surprise encased in a gooey caramel center. Perfect for any occasion, they’re a fun and indulgent treat that’s sure to please both kids and adults alike. Originally discovered in a Pillsbury Bake-Off recipe book, this recipe has stood the test of time as a crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 egg
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts (plus extra for topping)
- 20 caramels
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1 cup chocolate chips
Instructions:
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Preparation: Preheat your oven to 350Β°F (175Β°C). Line 16 muffin cups with foil or paper baking cups.
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Prepare the Batter: In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over low heat. Remove from heat and stir in the brown sugar until well combined. Add the vanilla extract and egg, mixing until smooth. Then, gradually add the flour, baking powder, and salt, blending until the batter is smooth. Stir in the chopped nuts.
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Bake the Brownie Cups: Divide the batter evenly into the lined muffin cups. Bake in the preheated oven for 16 to 20 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
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Prepare the Caramel: While the brownie cups are baking, melt the caramels with 1 tablespoon of water in a small saucepan over low heat. Stir constantly until the mixture is smooth. Alternatively, you can microwave the caramels with water in a glass bowl on High for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
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Add the Chocolate Surprise: As soon as the brownie cups are removed from the oven, place a handful of chocolate chips evenly into the center of each cup.
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Top with Caramel: Spoon a scant tablespoon of the melted caramel over the chocolate chips in each cup. If necessary, stir in additional water into the melted caramels to maintain a spoonable consistency.
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Finish with Nuts: Sprinkle the remaining chopped nuts evenly over the caramel-topped brownie cups.
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Cool and Store: Allow the Blonde Brownie Caramel Cups to cool completely in the muffin tin before transferring them to a tightly covered container for storage.
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 248.2
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5.4g
- Cholesterol: 29.4mg
- Sodium: 184.3mg
- Carbohydrates: 34.1g
- Fiber: 1.1g
- Sugar: 24.7g
- Protein: 3.2g
These Blonde Brownie Caramel Cups are a delightful blend of rich flavors and textures, making them a perfect treat for any occasion. Whether you’re baking for a holiday gathering or simply indulging your sweet tooth, these little cups of joy are sure to be a hit! Enjoy every gooey, chocolaty bite! ππ¬
