Easy Caramel Graham Fudge Brownies
These gooey caramel fudge brownies start with a buttery graham cracker crust, then pile on rich chocolate brownie batter, melted caramel, peanut butter and chocolate chips, and crunchy toasted pecans. Every bite is sticky, sweet, and dangerously addictive—like the kind of dessert your Southern grandma made when she really wanted to show off.
Servings 24
Calories 334kcal
Ingredients
- 21.5 ounces fudge brownie mix divided use
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup sugar
- ½ cup butter melted
- 14 ounces package of caramels unwrapped
- ⅓ cup evaporated milk
- ¼ cup peanut butter chips
- ¾ cup bittersweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup pecans chopped and toasted, divided use
- ¼ cup water
- ¼ cup light vegetable oil
- 1 egg
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350℉.
- In a medium mixing bowl combine 1-½ cups of brownie mix, graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter.
- Mix well.
- Firmly press mixture into the bottom of an ungreased 13x9 inch pan.
- Combine caramels and evaporated milk in a medium saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until caramels are melted. Watch carefully.
- Spread melted caramel mixture over the brownie mixture crust.
- Sprinkle with peanut butter chips, chocolate chips, and ¾ cup of chopped pecans.
- Combine the remaining brownie mix, water, oil, and egg in the medium bowl.
- Beat until smooth.
- Carefully spoon the batter over the nut layer in the pan.
- Sprinkle with remaining nuts.
- Bake 30-35 minutes, or until center is set - don't overbake!
- Cool completely and cut into 24 bars.
Notes
These are dangerously good. Proceed with caution—or with stretchy pants. Your call.
Storage:
Keep the brownies in an airtight container at room temp for 3-4 days. Just make sure they’re completely cooled first—unless you enjoy steam-wilted graham crust (you don’t). Freeze for longer storage.
Tips:
- Line your pan with parchment. It keeps the graham crust from sticking and lets you lift the whole slab out like the glorious dessert brick it is.
- Don’t overbake the brownie layer. Box mix or not, fudgy is the goal. Pull it when a toothpick near the center comes out with a few moist crumbs—not dry.
- Cool completely before slicing. Warm caramel is clingy and dramatic. Let everything chill so your layers stay clean and stackable.
Nutrition
Calories: 334kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 19mg | Sodium: 192mg | Potassium: 112mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 31g | Vitamin A: 146IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 58mg | Iron: 1mg
