Indulge your sweet tooth and embark on a culinary journey with Ghirardelli's caramel brownies. These decadent treats are a symphony of flavors, textures, and richness that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more. Prepared with premium Ghirardelli chocolate and a luscious caramel filling, these brownies are the perfect balance of sweet, chocolaty goodness and gooey, chewy caramel. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, this article will guide you through the process of creating these delectable brownies with ease.
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CLASSIC GHIRARDELLI CHOCOLATE BROWNIES
Everyone loves brownies! This classic simple and delicious recipe is all you need to satisfy your family's brownie cravings.
Provided by Ghirardelli
Categories Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips Ghirardelli®
Time 50m
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Butter and flour an 8-inch square baking pan.
- Chop the semi-sweet chocolate baking bar into 1-inch pieces.
- In the top of a double boiler or in a heatproof bowl over barely simmering water, melt the chopped chocolate and butter, stirring occasionally until smooth. Remove the pan from the heat and let cool to room temperature.
- Stir the brown sugar and vanilla into the chocolate mixture. Add the eggs and mix well.
- In a bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, and salt. Slowly fold the flour mixture into the chocolate mixture, mixing well until blended. Stir in the chocolate chips and pour the batter into the prepared pan.
- Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, until a tester comes out clean. Remove from the oven and cool for at least 10 minutes before cutting into 2-inch squares.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 196.9 calories, Carbohydrate 26.6 g, Cholesterol 39.3 mg, Fat 10.3 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 2.2 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, Sodium 75.7 mg, Sugar 19.5 g
GHIRARDELLI'S AWARD WINNING DOUBLE CHOCOLATE BROWNIES
These are the most awesome brownies I've ever had the pleasure of eating. I got the recipe off the back of the can of GHIRARDELLI Sweet Ground Chocolate and Cocoa, which is now widely available at most grocery stores. Makes l6-20 brownies.
Provided by Claire de Luna
Categories Bar Cookie
Time 30m
Yield 16-20 brownies
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Using a spoon, stir eggs with sugar and vanilla; add butter.
- Sift GHIRARDELLI GROUND CHOCOLATE with flour, baking powder and salt.
- Stir into egg mixture; add nuts.
- Spread into greased 8 inch square pan.
- Bake 20 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 172.4, Fat 11.8, SaturatedFat 6.1, Cholesterol 38.5, Sodium 131.9, Carbohydrate 16.4, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 9.7, Protein 2.9
GHIRARDELLI AWARD WINNING BROWNIES
This recipe came from the can of Ghirardelli Brand Sweet Ground chocolate and Cocoa (found with the baking supplies). They were so great that I made them twice in one day! I omitted the walnuts but added the chocolate chips.
Provided by Darma
Categories Bar Cookie
Time 40m
Yield 16-20 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Using a spoon, stir eggs, sugar, and vanilla; add butter.
- Sift together Sweet ground chocolate, flour, salt and baking powder.
- Stir into egg mixture.
- Add nuts and/or chocolate chips.
- Spread into 8" or 9" square baking pan.
- Bake 20-30 minutes.
- For chewy brownies use 8" pan and less baking time.
- For cake like brownies use 9" pan and more baking time.
- Cut into squares.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 199, Fat 12.5, SaturatedFat 6.2, Cholesterol 38.5, Sodium 103.8, Carbohydrate 23, Fiber 2.2, Sugar 15.3, Protein 3.1
GHIRARDELLI PEPPERMINT BARK BROWNIES
A festive version of your classic brownie marrying rich chocolate taste with the unmistakable holiday flavors of peppermint.
Provided by Ghirardelli
Categories Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips Ghirardelli®
Time 1h30m
Yield 9
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line bottom and sides of an 8-inch square pan with parchment paper, allowing about 1 inch of paper to extend over opposite sides of pan; lightly coat with cooking spray.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, microwave butter and 1 1/3 cups chocolate baking chips on medium (50% power) for 2 minutes, stirring every 30 seconds, until melted and combined. Whisk in sugar until grainy. Whisk in eggs and vanilla until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together cocoa, flour, baking powder, and salt. Stir flour mixture into chocolate mixture until just combined. Fold in half the peppermint bark. Pour mixture into the prepared pan; smooth the top.
- Bake, rotating pan halfway through, until a toothpick inserted in center comes out with a few crumbs, 25 to 30 minutes. Let cool on a wire rack for 30 minutes. Lift brownies from pan using parchment as handles and transfer to a cooling rack to cool completely.
- Set cooling rack on a rimmed baking sheet. Place remaining 1/3 cup chocolate baking chips in a medium glass bowl. Warm cream in a small, heavy saucepan over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until steaming, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from heat and pour over chocolate chips. Let stand for 2 minutes; whisk until smooth.
- Pour over brownies and spread to the edges with a small offset spatula. Sprinkle evenly with remaining peppermint bark. Before serving, let stand or refrigerate until glaze sets.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 570.1 calories, Carbohydrate 56.7 g, Cholesterol 105 mg, Fat 38.1 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 7.5 g, SaturatedFat 22.3 g, Sodium 193.6 mg, Sugar 34.5 g
GHIRARDELLI CARAMEL ROCKY ROAD BROWNIES
Servings: 9 to 16 Brownies
Yield Serves 1
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- 1. DirectionsPreheat the oven to 350F. 2. Position racks in the lower third of the oven. 3. Combine the flour, sugar, cocoa, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl and whisk together thoroughly. 4. Mix the water, oil, vinegar, and vanilla until well combined. 5. Pour the liquid over the flour. 6. Mix just until smooth. 7. Add chocolate chips, half of the walnuts, and most of the caramel chips (save some for topping), and stir to incorporate. 8. Scrape the batter onto the lined pan and spread it evenly. Suggested size pan: 8 X 8. 9. Distribute the marshmallows all over the brownie and poke them into the batter, leaving the tips exposed. 10. Sprinkle the remaining caramel chips around the marshmallows. 11. Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until the batter no longer jiggles when you tap the pan. 12. Cool on a rack completely before cutting into squares. May be kept in airtight container for up to 3 days.
CHOCOLATE CARAMEL BROWNIES (WITH GHIRARDELLI SQUARES)
These Chocolate Caramel Brownies (with Ghirardelli Caramel Squares) are truly decadent and easy to make - what more could you want?! They combine the wonderful flavors of premium dark chocolate and Ghirardelli Chocolate Caramel Squares for a rich, fudgy treat that goes over well with everyone.
Provided by Amy Desrosiers
Categories Dessert
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Be sure your oven is preheat to 350 degrees F. and adjusted to the center rack position. Line a 9 x 9 pan with parchment paper and set aside.
- In a 2-quart sauce pan, over medium heat, melt the butter. Once melted, remove the pan from the heat and stir in the sugar, and chocolate chips. Whisk until combined, and thick.
- Transfer chocolate mixture to a large mixing bowl. Add eggs one at a time, stirring between each, and then mix in the extract.
- Add the flour, cocoa powder, salt, and baking powder. Using a wooden spoon, mix until just combined. You should see no more flour streaks.
- Pour batter into parchment-lined pan and bake for 35-40 minutes. These will look a little under baked, but they are just fudgy and will form as they cool.
- Cool brownies for 15 minutes before adding Ghirardelli Chocolate Caramel Squares. Allow brownies to full cool for an additional 45 minutes before removing them from the pan and cutting.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 brownie, Calories 649 kcal, Carbohydrate 82 g, Protein 8 g, Fat 36 g, SaturatedFat 23 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 137 mg, Sodium 181 mg, Fiber 5 g, Sugar 62 g, UnsaturatedFat 12 g
GHIRARDELLI CLASSIC BROWNIES
Straight from the back of the Ghirardelli bar, these are chocolatey goodness. Fantastic warm from the oven and served with vanilla bean ice cream.
Provided by skat5762
Categories Bar Cookie
Time 50m
Yield 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350-degrees.
- Butter and flour 8X8 pan.
- In a heavy 1 1/2 saucepan, melt chocolate and butter over low heat, stirring until smooth.
- Remove pan from heat and let cool to room temperature.
- Stir in brown sugar and vanilla.
- Add eggs, mixing well.
- In bowl, sift together flour, baking powder and salt.
- Slowly fold into chocolate mixture; mix well.
- Stir in chips.
- Pour batter into prepared pan.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes.
GHIRARDELLI TURTLE BROWNIES
Make and share this Ghirardelli Turtle Brownies recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Kerena
Categories Dessert
Time 1h5m
Yield 16 brownies, 16 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Brownies: Preheat oven to 350ºF. Using a spoon, stir eggs with 3/4-cup sugar and 1 teaspoon vanilla; add butter. Sift ground chocolate with flour, baking powder, and salt. Stir into egg mixture; add nuts. Stir in chips. Spread into greased 8" or 9" square pan. Bake 20 to 30 minutes. For extra chewy brownies, use 8" pan and less baking time. For cake-like brownies, use 9" pan and longer baking time. Cut into squares.
- Caramel Pecan Topping: Once brownie is baked and cooled, in a 3-quart saucepan, bring 3/4-cup sugar, corn syrup, water, and a pinch of salt to a boil until it turns a golden caramel. Remove pan from heat, and slowly add cream and 1 teaspoon vanilla. Quickly stir in pecans, and pour over brownie layer. Cool on rack. Chill brownies, covered, until caramel is firm (2 hours).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 350, Fat 21.5, SaturatedFat 7.7, Cholesterol 45.3, Sodium 109.5, Carbohydrate 39.3, Fiber 2.7, Sugar 26.9, Protein 4.2
GHIRARDELLI ONE-BOWL FLOURLESS BROWNIES
You won't miss the gluten in these fudgy, gooey, nutty brownies.
Provided by Ghirardelli
Categories Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips Ghirardelli®
Time 1h10m
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F, with a rack in the lower third of the oven. Line a n 8-inch metal baking pan across the bottom and up two opposite sides with parchment paper.
- Whisk together almond flour and rice flour; set aside.
- Place chocolate, butter and salt in the top of a large double boiler over barely simmering water. Stir frequently until the chocolate is melted and the mixture is smooth. Remove the bowl and let cool for 5 minutes. Stir in the sugar and vanilla. Stir in the eggs one at a time. Add the almond and rice flour mixture and stir until moistened, and then mix briskly about 40 strokes. Stir in the walnuts or pecans if using.
- Scrape the batter into the prepared pan and spread it evenly. Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until the brownies are slightly puffed all over and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out moist but clean. Cool the pan on a rack, at least 30 minutes. Run a knife along the unlined sides of the pan to detach the brownies. Lift the edges of the parchment paper to remove the brownies. Cut into squares.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 304.3 calories, Carbohydrate 25.6 g, Cholesterol 46.3 mg, Fat 22.1 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 5.3 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, Sodium 149.7 mg, Sugar 18.6 g
Tips for Making Ghirardelli Caramel Brownies:
- Use high-quality chocolate. Ghirardelli is a great choice, but you can use any brand of semisweet or bittersweet chocolate that you like.
- Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing will make the brownies tough.
- Bake the brownies until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with just a few moist crumbs attached.
- Let the brownies cool completely before frosting them. This will help the frosting to set properly.
- If you don't have time to make the caramel sauce, you can use store-bought caramel sauce instead.
Conclusion:
Ghirardelli caramel brownies are a delicious and decadent treat that are perfect for any occasion. They're easy to make and can be customized to your liking. So next time you're looking for a special dessert, give these brownies a try!
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