Brownie Bomb Bars are a delightful dessert treat that combines the richness of brownies with various delicious fillings or toppings. Here’s a basic recipe to make Brownie Bomb Bars, but feel free to get creative with your favorite fillings:
Ingredients:
For the Brownie Base:
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
For the Filling (choose one or mix and match):
- Creamy peanut butter
- Chocolate chips
- Caramel sauce
- Chopped nuts (e.g., walnuts or pecans)
- Marshmallow fluff
Instructions:
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving some overhang on the sides for easy removal.
- Prepare the Brownie Batter: In a saucepan, melt the butter over low heat. Remove from heat and stir in the sugar until well combined. Allow the mixture to cool slightly.
- Beat in the eggs, one at a time, into the butter-sugar mixture. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Assemble the Brownie Bomb Bars: Pour half of the brownie batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it evenly.
- Add your desired fillings: You can spoon dollops of peanut butter, sprinkle chocolate chips, drizzle caramel sauce, add chopped nuts, or spoon on marshmallow fluff onto the brownie batter. Be creative and use any combination you like.
- Carefully spread the remaining brownie batter over the fillings to cover them completely.
- Bake: Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for about 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs. The exact baking time may vary depending on your oven and the fillings used.
- Cool and Slice: Allow the Brownie Bomb Bars to cool completely in the pan. Once cooled, lift them out using the parchment paper overhang, and place them on a cutting board. Cut into squares or bars.
- Serve: Serve your Brownie Bomb Bars and enjoy the gooey, delicious surprise inside!
Feel free to customize your Brownie Bomb Bars with your favorite fillings, and get creative with different combinations to suit your taste. These bars are sure to be a hit at any dessert table or gathering.
