Dulce de Leche Brownies

Mike and I just spent the weekend up north at a lake cottage with some of our friends. We had a fabulous time enjoying a little bit of sun, pontoon rides, campfires, fun games, and delicious foods.  According to Mike and the friends we were with this weekend, the perfect accompaniment to a brownie is a tall glass of cold milk.  I'd have to disagree, but that's simply because I dislike milk.  I think I probably have my usual glass of water with a brownie...boring, I know!  What about you, what do you like to drink with your brownies? 

When I received my Secret Recipe Club assignment this month, I spent a few hours reading through Gloria's blog, Canela Kitchen.  It took quite a while to get through everything because she has been blogging since 2007.  I made a long list of recipes that I wanted to make, most of them were blueberry recipes because earlier this month, I had an abundance of berries.  Unfortunately, time got away from me and I forgot about the blueberries and those recipes.  I realized late last week that I hadn't made my recipe yet and it was nearly time to post!  I quickly went back through my list and came upon this recipe for Dulce de Leche brownies.  I love brownies and I love Dulce de Leche, so I knew this was a perfect recipe.  Plus, I wanted to make something to bring up north with us. 

These brownies certainly did not disappoint.  They were rich and gooey.  I enjoyed the layer of Dulce de Leche in the brownie.  We enjoyed eating these brownies with lunch this weekend. I'm glad I ended up making this recipe...thank you Gloria!  I know I'll be visiting your blog often and I will be making some of your delicious blueberry recipes too.

Dulce de Leche Brownies

Makes 1 9x13" pan, about 16 servings

You will need:
8 Tablespoons butter
3/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate, finely chopped
1/2 cup cocoa powder
3 eggs
1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup flour
1 cup Dulce de Leche

1.  Melt the butter in a saucepan (or in the microwave). 

2.  Add chopped chocolate to the butter and stir until the chocolate is completely melted.

3.  Whisk in cocoa powder until smooth.

4.  Whisk in eggs, one at a time, until fully incorporated.

5.  Stir in sugar, vanilla, and flour.

6.  Scrape half the brownie batter into a greased 9x13" pan. 

7.  Drop 1/2 of the Dulce de Leche over the top of the batter by the spoonful.  Use a knife to swirl it through the brownie batter.

8.  Spread remaining brownie batter over the swirled mixture.

9.  Top with spoonfuls of the remaining Dulce de Leche.

10.  Bake at 350 for 35-40 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center of the brownies comes out clean.

Cool completely before cutting and serving.

Source:  Canela Kitchen