Ingredients for Bodacious Brownies
- Unsweetened Chocolate Squares
- Semi Sweet Chocolate Baking Squares
- 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- Eggs
- Vanilla Extract
- Flour
- Semi Sweet Chocolate Chips
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Whipping Cream
- Light Brown Sugar
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How to Make Bodacious Brownies
- Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C). Grease a 13x9 inch baking pan.
- Melt butter, unsweetened chocolate, and 1 cup sugar in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
- Let the chocolate mixture cool slightly.
- In a separate bowl, beat softened cream cheese and 1/4 cup softened butter until creamy. Gradually add 1/2 cup sugar, beating until combined.
- Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla extract.
- Fold in 2 tablespoons flour and 1/2 cup chocolate chips.
- In a large bowl, whisk together 4 eggs and 1 1/2 cups sugar.
- Add the cooled melted chocolate mixture and 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract; mix well.
- Gently fold in 1 cup flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Stir in 1 cup chocolate chips.
- Reserve 3 cups of the chocolate batter.
- Pour the remaining chocolate batter into the prepared baking pan.
- Spread the cream cheese batter evenly over the chocolate batter.
- Top with the reserved chocolate batter. Swirl the batters together gently with a knife.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with moist crumbs.
- Let the brownies cool completely before frosting.
- **Prepare Caramel Sauce:** Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add sugar and stir constantly until melted and bubbly. Gradually whisk in heavy cream and vanilla extract. Remove from heat.
- **Prepare Chocolate Sauce:** Heat heavy cream in a saucepan until it just begins to boil. Remove from heat and whisk in chopped chocolate until melted and smooth.
- Serve brownies with caramel and chocolate sauce, drizzled as desired.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
17 g
Sugar
314g
Fat
153g
Carbs
31g
