Salted Caramel Eggnog Brownies

Salted Caramel Eggnog Brownies – Chocolate chunk homemade fudge brownies layered with salted caramel and eggnog fudge. Calling these babies Chocolate Brownies would be quite the understatement…this is the ULTIMATE caramel fudge brownie experience!

I’ve always had a thing for homemade brownies. Moist fudge brownies with big chocolate chunks scattered throughout…

That just makes my heart smile.

And then of course, this time of year, I also have a thing for fudge.

Fudge is one of those treats that seems to stir up holiday spirit. And I’m more than happy to share any treat offering that kind of inspiration.

The Ultimate Holiday Treat: Salted Caramel Eggnog Brownies

So today I bring you the best of both!

Salted Caramel Eggnog Brownies. These dark chocolatey homemade brownies are topped with, not one, but TWO decadent fudgy layers.

The first layer is a creamy Eggnog Fudge, kissed with bourbon and speckled with nutmeg.

The second fudge is rich salted caramel, buttery and smooth.

All three layers blend together for a decadent fudge brownie extravaganza.

What You Need to Make Brownies with Salted Caramel and Eggnog

These wonderful ingredients for making Salted Caramel Eggnog Brownies simply scream HAPPY HOLIDAYS! Here’s all you need…

For the Homemade Fudgy Brownies:

• Melted unsalted butter
• Sugar
• Cocoa powder
• All purpose Gold Medal flour
• Large eggs
• Vanilla extract
• Salt
• Semisweet chocolate chips

For the Eggnog Fudge:

• White chocolate chips
• Sweetened condensed milk
• Unsalted butter
• Bourbon – can substitute vanilla extract for a non-alcoholic option
• Ground nutmeg

For the Salted Caramel:

• White chocolate
• Dulce de leche – thick Mexican caramel
• Unsalted butter
• Milk
• Course sea salt

Get the Full Salted Caramel Eggnog Brownies Recipe Below!

How to Make Salted Caramel Eggnog Brownies

Aside from the incredibly decadent flavors, the best part about this Salted Caramel Eggnog Brownies recipe is that the fudge layers are so easy to make. Just pop them in the microwave and stir. No double boiler. No candy thermometer.

Here, I break down steps for each of the gooey, sweet, salty, fudy layers.

Make the Fudgy Chocolate Brownie Layer

1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F and spray a 9×13-inch baking dish with non-stick cooking spray. In a large bowl, mix the melted butter and sugar until well combined. Then add the cocoa powder, flour, eggs, vanilla and salt. Mix well. Finally, add the chocolate chips and mix in.

2. Pour the brownie batter into the prepared baking dish and bake for 20-25 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Cool completely before moving on to the eggnog fudge and salted caramel layers.

TIP: You could put the brownies in the fridge/freezer to speed up the cooling process.

And YES you can make this brownie layer a day or so ahead of preparing the salted caramel and eggnog fudge layers!

Make the Eggnog Fudge Layer

1. Place all the ingredients for the Eggnog Fudge in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in 30 second increments, stirring in between, until everything is melted together and the mixture just comes to a boil. Stir well, then pour the mixture over the brownies and smooth.

2. Gently tap the pan on the counter to remove large air bubbles. Then place in the freezer for 20 minutes to bring the eggnog fudge temperature down, before lastly adding the salted caramel layer. Be sure you do not leave the fudgy brownies in the freezer for much longer than suggested, or they will become too hard!

Make the Salted Caramel Layer

1. First, have the eggnog fudge-topped brownies ready to work with on the counter. Then, place the white chocolate chips, dulce de leche, and butter in the microwave. Microwave in 30 second increments, stirring in between, until everything is melted together and the mixture just comes to a boil. The caramel mixture will appear thicker than the previous mixture.

2. Add 1-3 tablespoons of milk just a bit at a time, and stir well until the mixture is smooth and pourable. Pour over the Eggnog Fudge and gently tap the pan on the counter to remove large air bubbles. Place the pan in the fridge for 2-3 hours until the fudge is really firm. Lastly, sprinkle the top with coarse sea salt.

To serve these ultimate Salted Caramel Eggnog Brownies, cut the brownies into 30 large, brownie-sized squares – or 120 small fudge-sized squares. Clean the knife with a wet paper towel in between cuts to ensure the sides look nice.

These decadent chocolate brownies with salted caramel and eggnog fudge are terrific for making in advance of holiday festivities, and store well in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week. Although, I doubt they will last that long around your house.

I love how each triple layer brownie looks sitting on these festive Toy’s Delight Christmas Dishes. Villeroy & Boch has such fun holiday collections that work well with other bake-and serve pieces like their Cooking Elements line!

Looking for More Decadent Holiday Treats?

• The Best Lemon Bars Recipe
• Gooey Caramel Brownies
• Fudge Filled Oatmeal Cookie Bars
• French Silk Chocolate Brownies
• S’more Brownies
• Salted Caramel Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars
• Layered Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars

Disclosure: This post is sponsored by Villeroy & Boch. All opinions are my own.

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