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Brown Butter Cookie Caramel Crunch Cake


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  • Author: olivia
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A rich, nut-flavored cake topped with caramel bits, chocolate chips, and crushed cookies for a delightful crunch.


Ingredients

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  • 1 cup unsalted butter
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups caramel bits
  • 1 cup chocolate chips
  • 1 cup crushed cookies (for topping)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350ยฐF (175ยฐC). Grease and flour a 9×13 inch baking pan.
  2. Melt the butter in a small pan over medium heat until golden and nutty. Let cool slightly.
  3. In a large bowl, mix the cooled brown butter with brown sugar and granulated sugar.
  4. Add eggs and vanilla to the mixture, stirring until smooth.
  5. In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
  6. Add the dry mixture to the wet mixture gradually, stirring until just combined.
  7. Fold in the caramel bits and chocolate chips gently.
  8. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
  9. Sprinkle the crushed cookies on top and press lightly to adhere.
  10. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  11. Cool in the pan before cutting into squares to serve.

Notes

For a richer experience, serve warm with a scoop of ice cream and a drizzle of warm caramel.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 square
  • Calories: 360
  • Sugar: 28g
  • Sodium: 300mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 10g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 45g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 80mg