Description
Indulge in the ultimate chocolate delight with these Millionaire Brownies, a heavenly treat that combines layers of buttery shortbread, rich caramel, and smooth chocolate ganache. Perfect for any occasion, from birthdays to cozy nights in, these brownies are sure to impress. With their decadent flavor and impressive presentation topped with flaky sea salt, they’re a luxurious twist on traditional brownies that will satisfy any sweet tooth. Easy to make and even easier to enjoy, these millionaire brownies are a must-try for dessert lovers everywhere.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2/3 cup sweetened condensed milk
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
- 2 Tbsp light corn syrup
- 1 tsp vanilla extract or vanilla bean paste
- 1/2 tsp fine salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 tsp fine salt
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, sifted
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips, chopped
- 1/2 tsp fine salt
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1/4 cup vegetable or canola oil
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 Tbsp water
- 1 tsp vanilla extract or vanilla bean paste
- 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream, room temperature
- 2/3 cup dark chocolate chips
- 2 Tbsp unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1 Tbsp light corn syrup – optional
- 1/4 tsp fine salt
- Flaky sea salt – garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×9-inch baking pan.
- For the shortbread base: Mix together sweetened condensed milk, butter, brown sugar, corn syrup, vanilla extract, and salt until smooth. Fold in flour and powdered sugar; press into the baking pan and bake for 15 minutes.
- For the brownie layer: Cream butter and granulated sugar, then mix in eggs one at a time along with oil and vanilla extract. Combine dry ingredients separately and gradually add to the wet mixture. Pour over the baked shortbread layer and bake for another 25-30 minutes.
- For the ganache: Heat heavy cream until simmering, then stir in dark chocolate chips until melted. Add butter and optional corn syrup; mix well.
- Pour ganache over cooled brownies, let set for an hour, then slice into squares.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie (53g)
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 23g
- Sodium: 105mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg