Ooey Gooey Brownies for Lovers

ooey-gooey-browniesIf you love decadence in your dessert...THESE BROWNIES will do the trick. 

Since Valentine's Day is right around the corner, it's time to make a meal plan that says "love" through food. I always think Valentine's dessert should be a little over the top. These definitely fit the bill. Just look at them.

I refrained from adding nuts because my kids don't like them in brownies but if I made them for myself, walnuts be in there too.

My inspiration for these was a half a jar of caramel I found in the fridge. It needed a new life.

What could be better than a warm, gooey brownie......maybe winning the lotto, but this is more of a sure thing!

I know you will enjoy these!

Ooey Gooey Brownies for Lovers
Recipe from: Created by Cathy Pollak | Serves: Makes 9 large brownies or 16 small ones

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 3 large eggs, divided
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 3/4 cup butterscotch chips
  • 1 cup (1.5 ounces) mini marshmallows (the real tiny ones)
  • 1/2 cup caramel ice cream topping
  • 3/4 cup chocolate chips

Directions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease an 8-inch square baking pan.
  • Combine flour, cocoa and salt in a bowl. Cream butter and sugars together until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes. Add two of the eggs and the vanilla. Beat until well combined.
  • Gradually add in flour mixture. Remove 3/4 cup of the batter and set aside. Spread remaining batter into baking pan. Sprinkle butterscotch chips and mini marshmallows over batter. Pour caramel over top.
  • Beat remaining egg leftover batter until fully combined. Stir in chocolate chips. Spread over caramel evenly.
  • Bake for 35 minutes until center is set on top. Cool completely before cutting into squares.

Cathy owns a vineyard and winery in the Willamette Valley of Oregon.  She is a food writer for Davis Life Magazine and blogs daily about wine, food and everyday living.  She lives with her husband and two sons.  You can visit her at noblepig.com.