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Stacked pieces of swirled brownies on aluminum foil, beige background.

Easy Loaded Brownies

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Oh my, these brownies are epic! Almost candy-like a day or two after they are baked they have coconut, walnuts, dulce de leche, and peanut butter. Unforgettable and easy to make, of course.

  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 9 large brownies

Ingredients

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  • 9 oz (250g) semisweet chocolate
  • 1 cup + 2 tablespoons (250g) unsalted butter
  • 4 eggs, at room temperature
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/4 cups dark brown sugar
  • 1 1/4 cups superfine sugar
  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour, sifted
  • 1/3 cup shredded coconut
  • 2/3 cup walnuts, coarsely chopped
  • 3/4 cup (100g) peanut butter (crunchy or smooth)
  • 3/4 cup (100g) dulce de leche

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350º F / 180º C.
  2. Grease an 8-inch (20cm) for thicker brownies, or a 9-inch (23 cm) for thinner brownies, round or square baking pan, and line the bottom with parchment paper or aluminum foil.
  3. Melt chocolate and butter over boiling water, making sure the bottom of the pan doesn't touch the water. Remove from heat and reserve.
  4. Put eggs, salt and both sugar in a large mixing bowl and stir with a wooden spoon until combined.
  5. Pour the warm chocolate mixture into the egg mixture. Stir until well mixed.
  6. Fold the flour into the chocolate mixture and stir just until well combined. Do not over mix.
  7. Transfer the mixture to the prepared pan and immediately scatter the coconut and walnuts on top.
  8. Push them down with a spatula or wooden spoon and cover them a bit with the brownie mixture.
  9. Scatter dollops of peanut butter and dulce de leche on top of walnuts and swirl lightly with the tip of a knife. It is messy, don't be concerned if everything sort of gets mixed together.
  10. Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes; turn the temperature down to 160º and bake for an additional 15 to 20 minutes. This depends a lot on your oven. It might take more time.
  11. Do not over bake them, they should be a bit jiggly when you shake the pan.
  12. Remove from the oven and cool on wire rack. Unmold and cut into squares.
  • Author: Paula Montenegro
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Bars & Brownies
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: International