Dulce de Leche Fudgy Brownies
Prep
20 mins
Cook
35 mins
Servings
8
Difficulty
Easy
My go to recipe for when I'm craving something rich and chocolatey without spending hours in the kitchen. These brownies come together in just 20 minutes of prep, then bake for 35 minutes, making them perfect for unexpected guests or last minute dessert needs. The secret is swirling dulce de leche throughout the batter, which creates those irresistible fudgy pockets of caramel in every bite. I love using walnuts here because they're packed with omega 3 fatty acids that support heart health, plus they add wonderful texture and nutty depth. Best of all, this recipe uses basic pantry staples you probably already have, so there's no need for a special shopping trip.
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Ingredients
- 250 gall-purpose flour
- 120 gunsalted butter(melted)
- 250 gsugar
- 100 gbrown sugar
- 4 egglarge eggs
- 5 mlvanilla extract
- 150 gdulce de leche(store-bought or homemade)
- 50 gunsweetened cocoa powder
- 5 gsalt
- 5 gbaking powder
- 100 gchopped walnuts
- 120 mlunsalted milk(at room temperature)
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Line an 18x18cm baking dish with parchment paper.
Tip: To ensure easy removal, make sure the parchment paper is pressed firmly onto the dish.
- 2
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
Tip: This will help incorporate the dry ingredients evenly.
- 3
In a large bowl, combine the sugar, brown sugar, and melted butter. Beat with an electric mixer until light and fluffy.
Tip: Make sure to scrape down the sides of the bowl periodically.
- 4
Beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract.
Tip: Make sure each egg is fully incorporated before adding the next.
- 5
Gradually mix in the flour mixture until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
Tip: Stop as soon as the ingredients are combined, or the brownies may become dense.
- 6
Melt the dulce de leche in a saucepan over low heat, stirring occasionally, until smooth.
Tip: This should take about 10-15 minutes.
- 7
Pour the melted dulce de leche into the batter and mix until fully incorporated.
Tip: This will create a gooey, fudgy center.
- 8
Stir in the chopped walnuts.
Tip: This will add texture and flavor to the brownies.
- 9
Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and smooth the top.
Tip: Make sure the batter is evenly distributed and the top is smooth.
- 10
Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
Tip: Avoid overbaking, as this can make the brownies dry.
- 11
Remove from the oven and let cool completely in the pan.
Tip: This will help the brownies set and make them easier to cut.
- 12
Cut into squares and serve.
Tip: Enjoy your delicious dulce de leche fudgy brownies!
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