Description
Incredible Caramel Cornflake Brownies are a delightful dessert that combines rich, fudgy brownies with a crispy, caramelized cornflake topping for a unique texture and flavor experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 cups cornflakes
- 1 cup caramel sauce
- ½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (optional)
- Sea salt, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- Melt butter in a saucepan over low heat. Remove from heat and let it cool slightly.
- Stir in granulated sugar and vanilla extract. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Spread the brownie batter evenly into the prepared baking pan.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- While brownies bake, combine cornflakes and caramel sauce in a bowl until the cornflakes are coated.
- If using, fold chocolate chips into the coated cornflakes.
- Once brownies are done, remove from oven and immediately spread the cornflake mixture on top, pressing gently.
- Allow brownies to cool in the pan for at least 30 minutes before lifting out with parchment paper. Cut into squares and serve.
Notes
- For best flavor, use fresh ingredients and high-quality cocoa powder.
- Check for doneness a few minutes before the recommended baking time. A toothpick should come out with moist crumbs.
- Allow brownies to cool completely before cutting for clean slices and optimal texture.
- Experiment with adding chopped nuts like pecans or walnuts to the topping for extra crunch.
- You can substitute all-purpose flour with a gluten-free flour blend for a gluten-free version.
- Homemade caramel sauce can be used; ensure it is thick enough to coat the cornflakes.
- Wipe a sharp knife clean between cuts for neat slicing.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: N/A
- Sodium: N/A
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: N/A
- Unsaturated Fat: N/A
- Trans Fat: N/A
- Carbohydrates: N/A
- Fiber: N/A
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: N/A