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Millionaire Brownies

Millionaire Brownies
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Indulge in the luxurious layers of Millionaire Brownies, where a buttery shortbread crust meets a gooey caramel layer and is topped with rich chocolate ganache. This delightful dessert is perfect for any occasion—from birthday parties to holiday celebrations—and will leave your guests in awe with its impressive presentation. With their irresistible flavor profile and satisfying textures, these brownies are sure to become a new favorite. Easy to make and visually stunning, they promise an unforgettable treat for chocolate lovers everywhere.

Ingredients

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  • 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)
  • 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 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)
  • 1/4 tsp fine salt (2g)
  • Flakey sea salt – garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×9 inch baking pan.
  2. For the shortbread crust: Mix room temperature butter with flour, powdered sugar, and salt until crumbly. Press into the baking pan and bake for 15 minutes until lightly golden.
  3. For the caramel layer: Combine condensed milk, butter chunks, brown sugar, corn syrup, vanilla extract, and salt in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir until smooth and pour over warm shortbread crust.
  4. For the brownie layer: In a bowl, whisk together dry ingredients; then add eggs one at a time followed by oil and melted butter. Mix until just combined and pour over caramel layer.
  5. Bake for 25-30 minutes until edges are set but center is slightly soft. Cool completely before adding ganache.
  6. For the ganache topping: Heat cream until simmering; remove from heat and stir in chocolate until melted. Add butter until smooth and pour over brownies.
  7. Let set at room temperature or refrigerate briefly before slicing into squares.

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