Brownies with Dulce de Leche

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This recipe for brownies with dulce de leche is a keeper. It’s a special treat that’s easy to make and send to school. The contrast between the cocoa and the sweetness of the dulce de leche is excellent.

I learned to make brownies in Chile thanks to the booklet that came with my mom’s first microwave in the ’80s. It was my go-to recipe when I had friends over. Soon, I was adding other ingredients like Dulce de Leche, raisins, nuts, and so on.

Nowadays, I prefer making my brownies in the oven since you get a better crust, but feel free to use your microwave if you press it for some time.

You can cut it into nine big squares or 12 small squares.

Originally published in May 2014.

You may also be interested in the recipe: Alfajores with Dulce de Leche.

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Easy and beyond delicious.

• Total Time: 1 hour
• Yield: 9/12

Ingredients

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• 125 grams of unsalted butter
• 3/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips or semi-sweet chocolate bar (170 grams) chopped
• 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 3 eggs
• 1 cup of granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 cup of Dulce de leche (La Lechera canned is a good option)

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Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350F or 180C.
2. Prepare a 20x20cm (8″x 8″) square pan. Cover with foil or parchment paper.
   
3. In a bowl that can go in the microwave or double boiler, melt butter and chocolate. Use medium intensity for 30 seconds each time, stirring well in between, and do not burn the chocolate.
4. Add the cocoa powder and stir with a wire whisk.
5. Add eggs one by one, stirring after each addition until incorporated.
6. Add sugar and vanilla. Mix.
7. Add flour and stir until no large lumps are visible.
   
8. Pour half the batter into the prepared pan.
   
9. Put 4-5 spoons of Dulce de leche, about 1/2 cup of the Dulce de leche, and using a knife, spread slightly.
   
10. Place the remaining chocolate batter on top of the rest of the Dulce de leche and distribute it similarly.
11. Bake for 35-40 minutes or until a buried stick comes out clean.
    
12. Let cool entirely on a wire rack.
13. Lift from the pan and cut.

• Author: Pilar Hernandez
• Prep Time: 30 minutes
• Cook Time: 30 minutes
• Category: Sweets
• Method: Oven-baked
• Cuisine: American