Bars, Blondies & Brownies

Candy Bar Brownies

Easy, made from scratch brownies, that are thick and fudgy and full of….CANDY!!  That’s right.  Because what goes better with chocolate than more chocolate?!  And these brownies are made in one bowl, with just a few ingredients and no mixer required (besides your own hand).  It’s time to celebrate how well you have stuck to your New Years resolutions by having a few brownies.

This brownie recipe is for when you are cleaning out the pantry and find yourself with a few miscellaneous fun sized candy bars here and there, that no one has eaten.  Or if you are like me, just steal the hodgepodge of Christmas candy your kids got over the holidays and make them these brownies with it!

Since brownies are all about the chocolate, make sure you use the good stuff.  You know I swear by Rodelle Gourmet Baking Cocoa!!  THE BEST!!!

CANDY!!!!  Maybe sample a few pieces to make sure it’s still good?

Ok….lets bake!

Candy Bar Brownies

Print Recipe
Serves: 30 Cooking Time: 32-minutes

Ingredients

  • 1-1/4 cups unsalted butter
  • 2-2/3 cup white granulated sugar
  • 1-1/2 cups + 4 tablespoons cocoa powder (I used Rodelle Gourmet Baking Cocoa)
  • pinch of salt
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract (I used Rodelle Baker's Extract)
  • 4 eggs, cold
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups chocolate candies

Instructions

1

Preheat oven to 325-degrees. Line a 9x13-inch baking pan with parchment paper and spray with baking spray. Set aside.

2

In a microwave safe bowl, add the butter, sugar, cocoa powder and salt. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stopping to stir the mixture every 30-seconds. Microwave the mixture until the mixture is fairly smooth and hot to the touch (approximately 1-1/2 to 2-1/2 minutes in the microwave).

3

Remove the bowl from the microwave and set the bowl aside for several minutes, to allow the mixture to cool so it is only warm to the touch. The mixture will look gritty. After mixture has cooled for several minutes, use a wooden spoon to stir in the vanilla extract. Add the eggs one at a time to the mixture, vigorously stirring each egg into the mixture. Stir the flour into the mixture until the flour is fully incorporated into the batter. Beat the batter vigorously for 40 strokes. Fold the chocolate candies into the brownie batter. Spread brownie batter into prepared pan.

4

Bake brownies on bottom rack in 325-degree oven for 28-32 minutes. Brownies are done when a toothpick inserted into the middle comes out without raw batter on it.

5

Remove brownies from the oven and let set in the pan to cool completely before slicing into desired sized squares.

Cut your brownies into desired sized squares after they have set.  Or dig into the pan with a spoon right after they come out of the oven.  No judgement here 😉

So take my brownie challenge and bake yourself up a pan of these!  And I promise the kids won’t mind you “borrowing” their leftover candy to make these either.

XOXO,

Kelly

PS- I have linked this up at the following link parties: Meal Plan Monday, The Pin Junkie, Foodie Friday, Pretty Pintastic Party

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January 10, 2019 By
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I am a self taught baker that enjoys baking from scratch and learning the science behind baking in order to create new recipes! I started this blog so I could share with you the yummy recipes I am making in my kitchen, but also to have some fun and laughs along the way!

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14 Comments

  • Reply
    Kelsie | the itsy-bitsy kitchen
    January 11, 2019 at 6:48 AM

    I’m drooling. Nothing is as delicious as candy baked into chocolate goodies! Have a great weekend, Kelly 🙂

    • Reply
      Kelly
      January 16, 2019 at 7:50 AM

      Thanks Kelsie!! I am a candy freak, so these brownies are my jam hehehe 🙂 Have a great week girlfriend!

  • Reply
    An Ordinary Mom
    January 11, 2019 at 7:44 AM

    My daughter would love these. #BloggerPitStop

    • Reply
      Kelly
      January 16, 2019 at 7:51 AM

      I bet she would!! Thanks for hosting the link party 🙂

  • Reply
    Katherine | Love In My Oven
    January 11, 2019 at 7:31 PM

    Candy baked right in? Pretty much perfection!! These look terrific Kelly! Happy Friday! XO

    • Reply
      Kelly
      January 16, 2019 at 7:51 AM

      Thanks Katherine!! XOXO

  • Reply
    The Baking ChocolaTess
    January 13, 2019 at 12:37 PM

    You got my number Kelly!!! Fudgy brownies and candy? YES Please! 🙂 Pinning!!

    • Reply
      Kelly
      January 16, 2019 at 7:52 AM

      My fellow chocolate-lover!! Thanks for pinning my friend 🙂 XOXO

  • Reply
    Amy
    January 14, 2019 at 10:02 AM

    I love this idea, mostly because I always a lot of left over candy in the cupboard! I love your blog and love your recipes! Thank you Kelly!

    • Reply
      Kelly
      January 16, 2019 at 7:54 AM

      Awww thank you Amy! I love this recipe for when I am cleaning out the pantry and trying to get rid of a hodgepodge of candy hehehe. And you can never go wrong with brownies, right?!? Thanks for the love Amy 🙂

  • Reply
    Maria | kitchenathoskins
    January 14, 2019 at 11:04 PM

    My son will devour these brownies. We always seem to have leftover candy in the pantry and I’m totally gonna surprise over the weekend:)

    • Reply
      Kelly
      January 16, 2019 at 7:55 AM

      Yay! I hope you make these Maria! They don’t disappoint!! XOXO

  • Reply
    Julie
    January 15, 2019 at 2:59 PM

    These look delicious, the perfect amount of gooey !

    • Reply
      Kelly
      January 16, 2019 at 7:55 AM

      Thank you Julie! XOXO

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