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How to Make a Salted Caramel Brownie Bark Recipe

Salted Caramel Brownie Bark is an addicting treat that’s crunchy and chewy all at the same time. It’s a snap to make and will disappear in no time.

Salted Caramel Brownie Bark

The Snack Obsession

Over the years, my husband traveled quite a bit for work. During that time, he also developed somewhat of an obsession with always making sure he had on him, or access to, snacks. 

His reasoning – “You never know when you might be stuck at an airport or on an airplane with no access to food for an unreasonable amount of time.” Actually, a solid argument from a guy who traveled a lot! So, both practical and something that brought him great joy.

His favorite snacks tended to be some type of protein bar – which is good. Had it been all sweet treats or sweet snacks….bad!

As you know, most airlines have some sort of snacks available. And, as you also might know, business class or first class get the premium snack trays. Given his snack obsession, when my husband did fly in those classes, he had no shame in grabbing a few snacks for then or later.

The nice thing for me? He brought whatever was left over back home for me to try. It was a nice way to try some new things.

He would have sweet treats like different kinds of cookies (the more chocolate chips, the better!). Or, maybe a salty dessert like chocolate-covered pretzels. But one trip, he brought back a chocolate indulgence that had me hooked – salted caramel brownie brittle.

 

Salted Caramel Brownie Bark

Salted Caramel Brownie Brittle

These things were ridiculous. They had a rich brownie taste, but had the consistency of the crispy edges of fudge brownies after they were baked. This gave the brittle pieces an amazing cookie crunch.

To compliment the regular brownie taste, they added caramel chips. This wasn’t a caramel sauce on top of the brownies, but chips baked inside. 

And in a brilliant move, they did not use salted caramel chips, but just regular caramel chips. This allowed them to put just the amount of flakey sea salt on top to complete this masterpiece with just the right amount of saltiness.

The first time I tried these I ate the entire batch he brought back. Those little brittle pieces were dense squares of heaven. They were basically delicious crispy brownies and they brought me great joy!

For those who see themselves as brownie aficionados, these crispy brownies are a must-try. It’s a fun twist on the traditional brownies you are used to. 

Salted Caramel Brownie Bark

Simplifying the Process

Trying to exactly replicate store-bought sweet treats doesn’t always work. We don’t have access to the same equipment and (sometimes) ingredients. So, I wanted to find a way to best replicate these delicious little brittle pieces.

So, I decided to make a brownie bark that was close to the brownie brittle, but could be done quickly and easily. In my case, I started with a boxed brownie mix that you can pick up in any grocery store. Fudge brownies or traditional brownies, it really doesn’t matter.

​I then substituted toffee bits for the caramel chips. They both have that caramel flavor, but toffee bits can sometimes be easier to find and to work with.

Finally, the sea salt. Again, you can find it everywhere and you likely have it in your own pantry. Mix, bake and in about 45 minutes you have made your own dense squares of heaven!

Salted Caramel Brownie Bark

This is a very easy recipe which will impress your friends and family (if you don’t eat the entire batch first!). Make for now or freeze for later. It’s a great treat for any occasion.

Enjoy!

Salted Caramel Brownie Bark

Tips For Making Perfect Salted Caramel Brownie Bark

  • Make sure the brownie mix you use is for a 9×13 pan, other wise the bark will turn out too thin and won’t be as crunchy/chewy.
  • I highly recommend lining your sheet pan with parchment paper. This is the best way to ensure that the brownie bark doesn’t stick.
  • I prefer using course sea salt as it gives it just the right amount of saltiness, without being too salty.
  • Cool completely before cutting into pieces.
  • I recommend cutting the brownie bark into smaller, triangular pieces or irregular pieces, rather than traditional square pieces.
  • Store in an airtight container.

Ingredients Needed to Make Salted Caramel Brownie Bark

Full instructions can be found in the recipe card below

  • Boxed brownie mix
  • Toffee bits
  • Course sea salt

How to Make Salted Caramel Brownie Bark

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
  • Prepare brownie batter according to package instructions.
  • Spread prepared batter evenly on a sheet pan lined with parchment paper.
  • Sprinkle toffee bits and a couple pinches of sea salt over the top of the brownies.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 45 minutes.
  • Cool completely before slicing into pieces.

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How to Make a Salted Caramel Brownie Bark Recipe

How to Make a Salted Caramel Brownie Bark Recipe

Salted Caramel Brownie Bark is an addicting treat that's crunchy and chewy all at the same time. It's a snap to make and will disappear in no time.

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 37 minutes
Total Time 47 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 boxed brownie mix (for a 9x13 pan)
  • 1/4 cup toffee bits
  • coarse sea salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
  2. Prepare brownie batter according to package instructions.
  3. Spread prepared batter evenly on a sheet pan lined with parchment paper, leaving about a 1 1/2-2 inch margin around the edge of the pan.
  4. Sprinkle toffee bits and a couple pinches of sea salt over the top of the brownies.
  5. Bake in preheated oven for 35-40 minutes.
  6. The brownie bark is done when the edges are starting to get crispy, but the center is still soft.
  7. Cool completely.
  8. Break or cut bark into small pieces.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

12

Serving Size:

1

Amount Per Serving: Calories: 37Total Fat: 2gSaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 62mgCarbohydrates: 5gFiber: 0gSugar: 3gProtein: 0g

ENJOY!

 

 

 

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Lisa, I am not sure what I am doing wrong with this recipe. I baked two batchs today and neither one turned out. I have a double oven and my bottom oven seems to cook faster, so as with any recipe, I reduce the bake time, usually 2-3 minutes and go from there. But I reduced this one by 5 minutes on the first batch and it burned not only at the edges but the bottom too. So the second batch, I reduced by 2 additional minutes and baked them for 38 minutes and that one burned around the edges and was slightly tough in the middle. I'm not sure what to do different. Yours look so perfect.

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