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Caramel Popcorn Brownies Recipe

These caramel popcorn brownies combine gooey chocolate brownies with crunchy popcorn and a sweet caramel drizzle for the ultimate treat. They’re unique, fun, and guaranteed to be a hit wherever they go.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings 16

Ingredients
  

For the Brownies:

  • 1/2 cup 1 stick unsalted butter
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

For the Topping:

  • 4 cups plain popped popcorn lightly salted
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • Pinch of salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
  • In a saucepan, melt butter over low heat. Remove from heat and stir in both sugars.
  • Beat in eggs and vanilla, then stir in cocoa powder, flour, and salt until just combined.
  • Pour batter into prepared pan and smooth the top.
  • Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out with moist crumbs.
  • While brownies bake, make the caramel: In a small saucepan, combine brown sugar, butter, milk, and salt. Bring to a simmer over medium heat and cook for 3–4 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla.
  • When brownies are out of the oven, immediately top with popcorn.
  • Drizzle warm caramel over the popcorn to coat evenly. Use a spatula to gently press popcorn into caramel and brownie layer.
  • Let cool at room temperature for at least 30 minutes before slicing.

Notes

  • Use parchment to lift brownies from pan for easier slicing.
  • Add chopped roasted peanuts or pretzel bits for extra crunch.
  • Let caramel cool slightly before drizzling if it’s too runny.
  • Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.