Description
Indulge in these Ooey Gooey Millionaire Brownies that combine a buttery shortbread crust, rich brownie filling, and decadent chocolate ganache for the ultimate dessert experience.
Ingredients
1 cup unsalted butter
room temperature
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 box brownie mix and the ingredients to make them (mine called for ½ cup vegetable oil
3 tablespoons water
and 2 eggs)
2 cans dulce de leche
8 ounces good quality semi-sweet chocolate bars
1 cup heavy whipping cream
2/3 cup pecans
roughly chopped
optional
coarse salt
optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9×13 inch baking dish with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the unsalted butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add vanilla extract and mix well.
- Sift together the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, and salt, then gradually add to the butter mixture until a dough forms.
- Press the dough evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking dish to form the shortbread crust. Bake for about 15 minutes or until lightly golden.
- Prepare the brownie mix according to package instructions and pour it over the baked shortbread crust.
- Spoon the dulce de leche over the brownie batter, creating swirls with a knife if desired. Bake according to brownie mix instructions.
- While the brownies are baking, make the ganache by heating the heavy whipping cream until it just begins to simmer. Remove from heat and add the chopped chocolate bars, stirring until smooth.
- Once the brownies are baked, allow them to cool slightly before pouring the ganache over the top. Sprinkle with chopped pecans and coarse salt if using.
- Allow to cool completely before slicing into squares and serving.
Notes
For richer flavor, use high-quality chocolate bars for the ganache. Allow brownies to cool completely for cleaner slices.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: Dessert
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Protein: 3g
Keywords: Ooey Gooey Millionaire Brownies, brownies, dessert, chocolate, dulce de leche