Festive Peppermint Caramel Brownies
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Ingredients
3/4 cup (170g) Stork baking margarine
1 cup (170g) semi-sweet or dark chocolate, chopped
1 cup (200g) sugar
1/2 cup (95g) light brown sugar
1/2 cup (40g) Dutch-process cocoa powder, spooned and levelled
3 large eggs, at room temperature
1 tsp vanilla extract
3/4 cup (90g) all-purpose flour, spooned and levelled
1/2 tsp fine sea salt
1 can caramel treat (about 380g)
4 bars peppermint crisp chocolate, chopped ( 4 x 49g bar)
Step by step method
- Prepare the Oven and Pan: Preheat your oven to 160℃ Grease a 20 x 20 cm square pan, then line it with parchment paper, leaving some overhang for easier removal after baking.
- Melt Chocolate and Margarine: In a microwave-safe bowl, heat the Stork baking margarine and chocolate chips in 30-second intervals. Stir between each interval until the mixture is smooth and fully melted.
- Combine Sugars and Eggs: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar, brown sugar, cocoa powder, vanilla extract, salt, and eggs until the batter is smooth and well incorporated.
- Add Melted Chocolate and Flour: Pour in the melted chocolate mixture and whisk until combined. Sift in the flour, gently folding until just incorporated.
- Layer the Batter and Caramel: Pour half of the brownie batter into the prepared pan, spreading it evenly. In a separate bowl, mix the caramel with 3 of the chopped peppermint crisp bars, then spread this caramel mixture over the brownie layer in the pan.
- Add Final Layers: Pour the remaining brownie batter on top, smoothing the surface. Scatter the final chopped peppermint crisp bar over the top layer.
- Bake the Brownies: Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until the top appears crackly and set. Test with a toothpick-it should come out with some moist crumbs but no wet batter, ensuring a fudgy texture without a liquid center.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the brownies to cool in the pan for 30-60 minutes. Lift them out using the parchment overhang, transfer to a cooling rack, and chill for an additional 30 minutes in the fridge before slicing and serving.