March 19, 2026

Knock You Naked Brownies

Found on SL website here

1 (16-oz.) box fudge brownie mix (such as Betty Crocker)
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
2 tsp. vanilla extract
3/4 cup toasted chopped pecans, divided
3/4 cup evaporated milk (from 1 [12-oz.] can), divided
60 individual caramel candies (such as Kraft; from 2 [11-oz.] pkg.), unwrapped
1/2 tsp. kosher salt
3/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips (from 1 [10-oz.] pkg.), divided
Flaky sea salt (optional), for sprinkling

Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly coat a 9-inch square baking pan with cooking spray. Line bottom and sides of pan with parchment paper, leaving a 1-inch overhang on all sides. Coat parchment with cooking spray; set aside.

Stir together brownie mix, melted butter, vanilla, 1/2 cup of the pecans, and 1/4 cup of the evaporated milk until smooth (batter will be very thick).
Press about 1 1/2 cups of the brownie mixture into an even layer in prepared pan.
Bake in preheated oven until just set and still a bit gooey, 7 to 8 minutes. Let cool 10 minutes.

Meanwhile, place caramels and remaining 1/2 cup evaporated milk in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on HIGH in 1- minute intervals, whisking after each interval, until caramels are melted and mixture is smooth, about 3 minutes total. Stir in salt until combined.
Pour caramel sauce evenly over baked brownie layer.
Sprinkle with 1/2 cup of the chocolate chips. Crumble and sprinkle remaining brownie batter evenly over caramel and chocolate (there will be caramel showing). Sprinkle evenly with remaining 1/4 cup each pecans and chocolate chips. 
 
Bake in preheated oven until edges are set, about 20 minutes. Sprinkle with flaky sea salt, if desired. Let cool to room temperature on a wire rack, about 1 hour, 30 minutes. Cover with plastic wrap, and chill until firm, about 1 hour. Using excess parchment as handles, remove brownies from pan; cut into squares. Store in an airtight container in refrigerator up to 2 weeks. 
 

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