Description
Indulge in the rich, fudgy texture of these Christmas Magic Layer Brownie Bars, where each bite reveals layers of creamy sweetness and a hint of festive spice. The combination of chocolate, caramel, and a crunchy topping creates a delightful contrast that dances on your palate, making them the perfect holiday treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- Brownie Layer:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Layered Toppings:
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup butterscotch chips
- 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
- 1 cup chopped nuts (walnuts or pecans)
- 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking pan.
- In a large bowl, mix melted butter and sugar until well combined.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, and salt, then gradually add to the wet mixture until just combined.
- Pour the brownie batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
- Remove from the oven and immediately sprinkle chocolate chips, butterscotch chips, coconut, and nuts over the hot brownie layer.
- Drizzle sweetened condensed milk evenly over the toppings.
- Return to the oven and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes, until the toppings are bubbly and golden.
- Let cool completely before cutting into bars and serving.
Notes
- These bars can be made a day in advance; store them in an airtight container at room temperature.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute all-purpose flour with a gluten-free flour blend.
- Feel free to swap out the nuts for your favorite variety or omit them entirely for a nut-free option.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: desserts
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (approximately 2x2 inches)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20 grams
- Sodium: 150 milligrams
- Fat: 12 grams
- Saturated Fat: 7 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 35 grams
- Fiber: 2 grams
- Protein: 3 grams
- Cholesterol: 30 milligrams
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