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Caramel Stuffed Spiced Brownies

December 30, 2018 by Mahy, Updated October 11, 2019 12 Comments

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Caramel Stuffed Spiced Brownies - a cayenne-spiced, fudgy brownie with loads of golden caramel oozing out of every bite! Easy to make from scratch and so addictive! | www.twopurplefigs.com | #easy, #fromscratch, #brownie, #baking, #dessert, #fudgey,

This Caramel Stuffed Spiced Brownies recipe is as every bit as intriguing and decadent as it sounds. Picture a cayenne-spiced, fudgy brownie with loads of golden caramel oozing out of every bite!

tall stack of Caramel Stuffed Spiced Brownies with golden caramel oozing out of them

Do you remember these super loaded fudgy brownies? They’re super chocolatey, dense, fudgy and magically gluten-free brownies loaded with hazelnuts, chocolate chips and raisins—they’re a must try-  recipe too!! They’re like the perfect brownies base recipe.

Can we talk some brownies before January kicks in and all we can think of is salads or sugar free everything? Nothing like a last minute cheat! And nothing like ending a year, or beginning a new one on a sweet note 🙂

These Caramel Stuffed Spiced Brownies are a version adapted from that perfect brownie base recipe, only spiced up a little, and infused with oozing caramel!

Why this brownie recipe works:

It’s no secret that anything tastes better with chocolate. The secret here is, cayenne spice can make chocolate taste BETTER!! You’ll taste a strong, deep chocolate flavor with a bit of heat that’s so perfectly rounded off with a sweet smooth vanilla caramel oozing in your mouth with every bite!

All you’ll ever need at this point other than a big square of Caramel Stuffed Spiced Brownie is a cup of ice cold milk and wish for this moment to never end 🙂

freshly baked brownies cut into squares and arranged on a parchment paper-lined sheetpan

Let me stress again, the spice is really optional for these Caramel Stuffed Spiced Brownies, but very recommended! It’s just a pinch and it’s a miracle how it elevates the chocolate flavor. Also, it really cuts down the sweetness of the caramel.

If you’ve ever had Mexican hot chocolate before, you’ll totally relate to this. It’s basically a nice hot chocolate spiked with cayenne pepper and cinnamon, which in turn spikes up your taste buds in a fascinating way! 🙂

Side-view of two stacked chocolate brownies with caramel oozing out of the center

How to make Brownie Recipe:

This brownie recipe comes together using a bowl and whisk. It starts by melting some chocolate chips, butter and oil in a microwave (the oil adds plenty of fudgy chewy character to your brownies while the butter adds the richness and flavor you want).

Then the eggs go in, along with some sugar, a tiny bit of flour (use gluten-free oat flour for a gluten-free Caramel Stuffed Spiced Brownie), a pinch of salt and spice,  and that’s it! Spread the batter in a parchment lined 8-inch square pan.

chunks of caramel being pushed into chocolaty brownie batter

Now for the caramel: If using store-bought caramels, scatter the chunks of caramel on top of the spiced brownie batter and push them in gently. As the Caramel Stuffed Spiced Brownies bake, the caramels will sink in eventually.

If you’re using the homemade caramel sauce recipe, dollop a teaspoon at a time of caramel and push the dollop into the batter nearly all the way.

chocolate brownie batter being swirled with caramel chunks before baking

Bake the Caramel Stuffed Spiced Brownies for 20 mins . Then, wait patiently for the brownies to cool down (about 10-15 mins) before cutting and devouring them!

Remember the caramel will be hot, so waiting before biting into these homemade brownies is a must 🙂

Caramel Stuffed Spiced Brownies stacked on top of each other on a baking sheet with a bottle of mild in the background

Ok, serious brownie lovers! I will leave you with these seriously DIVINE Caramel Stuffed Spiced Brownies so you can make them and enjoy!

Close-up of two stacked brownies with golden caramel oozing out of the center

 

Tips for success:

  • For the caramel part in these Spiced Brownies, I use ready store-bought caramels or use this homemade caramel sauce recipe and cut the cream in half. Let the sauce cool completely before using it.
  • Store-bought caramels will give you a slight bite when the brownies cool completely, while the homemade caramel sauce won’t.  In this recipe for Caramel Stuffed Spiced Brownies, I am using ready store-bought caramels because I had a ton left over from the holidays.

Variations on this brownie recipe:

  • Do you want to make a gluten-free version of these Caramel Stuffed Spiced Brownies? Use oat flour instead of all-purpose.
  • Add a pinch of cinnamon along with the cayenne pepper for Mexican chocolate-inspired brownies.
Caramel Stuffed Spiced Brownies. Cayenne spiked fudge-y brownies stuffed with oozing caramel on a baking sheet
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Caramel Stuffed Spiced Brownies

This Caramel Stuffed Spiced Brownies recipe is as every bit as intriguing and decadent as it sounds. Picture a cayenne-spiced, fudgy brownie with loads of golden caramel oozing out of every bite! 

Course Dessert, Snack
Cuisine American
Keyword caramel brownies, chocolate and caramel brownies, fudge brownies
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Resting time 45 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 12 pieces
Calories 268 kcal
Author Mahy

Ingredients

  • 4 tbsps unsalted butter
  • 2 tbsps oil
  • 1 cup dark (or semi-sweet) chocolate, chopped about 8 ounces
  • 1/3 cups sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • pinch of salt
  • 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1 tbsp cocoa powder
  • ¼ cup gluten-free oat flour (or All purpose flour)
  • ½ cup milk chocolate pieces chopped (optional)
  • 2/3 cups chopped store-bought caramels (each caramel cut in half) or
  • 2/3 cup my homemade caramel sauce recipe ( see link) (using HALF the amount of cream)

Instructions

For the homemade caramel ( optional) :

  1. Use this recipe for making caramel sauce yourself.

For the brownies:

  1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
  2. Line an 8X8 inch square pan with parchment paper and let the parchment paper overhang on any two opposite sides of the baking pan.
  3. In a large microwave-safe bowl, add the butter, oil and dark (or semi-sweet) chocolate pieces. Microwave the bowl for 1 minute and using a whisk, mix the butter-oil-chocolate mixture until it melts completely. It may need another 10-30 seconds in the microwave but whisk it well before microwaving it longer than the 1 minute.
  4. To the melted chocolate, add the sugar, eggs, salt, spice, cocoa powder, oat flour and whisk them well. Add the chocolate chips (optional).
  5. Pour the brownie batter into the prepared baking pan and dollop the caramel pieces (if store bought) all over the surface of the brownies, then gently push them down all the way through. Swirl the brownie batter with your fingers to cover up the caramels.
  6. If using homemade caramel sauce, make sure the sauce has cooled. Take a teaspoon at a time of the caramel sauce and dollop it into the batter (scattered leaving half an inch apart) and push the caramel down from the spoon into the batter. Swirl the batter over the caramel as best you can (it doesn't have to be perfect).
  7. Bake for 18-22 minutes. The brownies will puff slightly.
  8. Cool the brownies in the pan for 10 minutes before lifting the brownies using the overhanging parchment paper. Slice and serve.

Recipe Notes

  • For the caramel part in these Spiced Brownies, I use ready store-bought caramels or use this homemade caramel sauce recipe and cut the cream in half. Let the sauce cool completely before using it.
  • Store-bought caramels will give you a slight bite when the brownies cool completely, while the homemade caramel sauce won't.  In this recipe for Caramel Stuffed Spiced Brownies, I am using ready store-bought caramels because I had a ton left over from the holidays.
Nutrition Facts
Caramel Stuffed Spiced Brownies
Amount Per Serving
Calories 268 Calories from Fat 144
% Daily Value*
Fat 16g25%
Saturated Fat 8g50%
Cholesterol 38mg13%
Sodium 69mg3%
Potassium 170mg5%
Carbohydrates 29g10%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 15g17%
Protein 3g6%
Vitamin A 180IU4%
Calcium 31mg3%
Iron 2.3mg13%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Caramel Stuffed Spiced Brownies - a cayenne-spiced, fudgy brownie with loads of golden caramel oozing out of every bite! Easy to make from scratch and so addictive! | www.twopurplefigs.com | #easy, #fromscratch, #brownie, #baking, #dessert, #fudgey,

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  1. Annemarie @ justalittlebitofbacon

    January 27, 2016 at 10:45 pm

    Yum! Very tasty looking. You had me at chocolate, and then you added caramel and that was it. 🙂 I love adding spice to chocolate. I completely agree that the spice makes it taste better, and often have a little cayenne in my hot chocolate.

    Reply
    • Mahy

      January 28, 2016 at 9:59 pm

      Thanks Annemarie–Yaay so glad you’re a chocolate and spice person too! 🙂

      Reply
  2. Mahy

    January 27, 2016 at 11:05 am

    hahahaha Kelly, I know what you mean! You will be surprised at the spice! 🙂

    Reply
  3. Mahy

    January 27, 2016 at 11:02 am

    Kathy thanks, enjoy 😉

    Reply
  4. Mahy

    January 27, 2016 at 10:47 am

    Thanks Mark–hope you make them and enjoy! 🙂

    Reply
  5. Emma @ Supper in the Suburbs

    January 26, 2016 at 4:54 pm

    5 stars
    Oh boy. I was craving chocolate already but now I NEED chocolate. This looks fantastic. So, so good. I love your photographs. They really are drool worthy 🙂 top work!

    Reply
    • Mahy

      January 27, 2016 at 10:50 am

      Emma wood now you got an excuse to eat the chocolate!! 😉

      Reply
  6. AiPing | Curious Nut

    January 26, 2016 at 2:42 pm

    I’ve never had chocolate spiked with cayenne pepper. 🙂 But I think I get it. It’s like adding a touch of coffee powder to bring out the flavor of chocolate. Love love love these brownies!

    Reply
    • Mahy

      January 27, 2016 at 11:10 am

      Aiping–you will ABSOLUTELY love the spice factor with chocolate 🙂

      Reply
  7. Erika @ Love&Custard

    January 26, 2016 at 12:44 pm

    Oh my word Mahy! These brownies look insane! There aren’t many recipes that make me want to run straight to the kitchen to get baking but for these.. I would totally reschedule my evening! Love both the caramel and spice!

    Reply
    • Mahy

      January 27, 2016 at 11:16 am

      Thanks Erika!! Please make them and super enjoy 😉

      Reply
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