100gramsdark chocolate chunks OR semisweet chocolate chips, chopped (1/2 cup + 2 tablespoons)
115gramsunsalted butter (1 stick OR 1/2 cup), cold + cubed
200gramslight brown sugar (1 cup)
100gramsegg (2 large)
100gramsall-purpose flour (3/4 cup)
7gramsunsweetened cocoa powder (1 tablespoon)
Caramel:
113gramsunsalted butter (1 stick OR 1/2 cup), chopped
133gramslight brown sugar (2/3 cup)
115gramsdark corn syrup (1/2 cup)
160gramsheavy cream (2/3 cup)
140gramssalted roasted peanuts (1 cup)
chocolate:
215gramssemisweet chocolate chips OR dark chocolate chunks, chopped (1-1/4 cups)
10gramsvegetable oil (2 teaspoons)
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
Line the bottom and two opposite sides of an 8 x 8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
Double Chocolate Brownie:
Add the dark chocolate and unsalted butter to a small saucepan. Heat over medium low heat. Stir frequently until the chocolate has melted and the butter and chocolate have combined. Remove from the heat. Set aside.
Add the light brown sugar, egg, all-purpose flour, and cocoa powder to a medium mixing bowl. Stir to combine. Stir in the chocolate mixture.
Pour the brownie mix into the prepared baking pan. Bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Cool brownies in baking pan on wire rack.
Caramel:
Add unsalted butter, light brown sugar, and dark corn syrup to small saucepan. Heat over medium heat. Bring to a boil and cook, stirring frequently for 8 to 10 minutes. Stir in the heavy cream. Stir in the roasted peanuts. Pour the caramel mixture over the brownies.
Bake for 15 minutes. Remove from oven and cool on wire rack to room temperature. Cover with foil or plastic wrap, and refrigerate several hours or overnight.
Chocolate:
Add the dark chocolate and vegetable oil to a small saucepan. Heat over low heat while constantly stirring. Remove from heat when chocolate has melted and mixture is smooth.
Pour chocolate mixture over cold caramel layer and smooth with offset spatula.
Refrigerate until chocolate is firm. Slice into finger size bars.