Dark Chocolate Whiskey Caramel Swirled Brownies

I’ve never been much of a cake person, but brownies aren’t cake – especially not the way I make them. And then you swirl some whiskey caramel in the mix and there is no turning back.
Culinary folklore says that the first brownies were made by the Palmer House in Chicago for boxed lunches for the World Expo. The little dessert was supposed to be able to be eaten without the delicate ladies making a mess. Obviously they weren’t eating my brownies.

Cakey versus Fudgy

I’ve enjoyed both styles, but when it comes down to it I’m a fudgy brownie lover through and through. These brownies take fudgy to a whole new level so if cakey is more your style these might not be for you. If you want to make them cakier you can definitely add more flour into the batter, but I recommend giving these a try as they are first.
Brownie stack

Caramel sauce

Yes, you could buy a jar of caramel sauce from the store, but it is so easy to make homemade caramel sauce there really isn’t a reason to. Besides if you make it at home you can stir in your favorite whiskey to make it extra special. This recipe doesn’t use the full batch of caramel (unless you want to, no judgment) so store the extra in the fridge. You can top ice cream with it for the ultimate sundae or make caramel chocolate cups (maybe I’ll post that recipe really soon).
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Dark Chocolate Whiskey Caramel Swirled Brownies

  • Author: Ashley
  • Prep Time: 25 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 16 small brownies 1x
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking

Description

Dark chocolate + whiskey = brownies perfect for sharing with a lover. Valentine’s Day, date night, or just to keep the pan for yourself.


Ingredients

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Caramel Sauce

  • 4 Tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup light cream
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 3 Tbsp whiskey

Brownies

  • 18 Tbsp unsalted butter
  • 7oz dark chocolate chips or chopped bar
  • 3/4 cup dark cocoa powder
  • 1/2 cup all purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 cup white sugar (I prefer superfine)
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar
  • 4 large eggs, room temp

 

 


Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degree F. Line a 13 x 9 inch pan with parchment paper and set aside.
  2. Make the caramel sauce so it has time to set up. In a medium sauce pan, melt the butter. Stir in the brown sugar and bring to a boil. Cook for 2 minutes. Add the cream and vanilla. Watch out for the sauce bubbling over. Add in the whiskey, glambe and remove from the stove or stir in and boil for a minute longer. Cool 5-10 minutes.
  3. While the caramel cools, prep the brownie batter.
  4. In a large bowl over a double boiler (pan of simmering water), melt the butter and chocolate together and mix until smooth.
  5. In a seperate bowl, mix together the cocoa powder, flour, baking powder, and sugars. Add this mixture to the melted chocolate and stir well.
  6. In the bowl the flour was in beat the eggs until smooth. Add the eggs to the brownie batter and mix until smooth consistency.
  7. Pour the brownie batter into the prepared pan.
  8. Top the batter with 1/2 to 1 cup of the caramel sauce and swirl into the batter with a butter knife.
  9. Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes.
  10. Allow the brownies to cool in the pan on a wire rack.
  11. Serve slightly warm for an extra fudgy brownie.

Notes

Drizzle extra caramel on top for that extra kick of caramel flavor.

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