Dulce de Leche Fluff Brownies

I have a confession to make.

I am a chicken, possibly one of the word’s biggest chickens.

In case you don’t believe me, just ask my boys.

While we were in California, we went to Knott’s Berry Farm one day, I wouldn’t go on any of the thrill rides/roller coaster-type rides, NO WAY man, I am too scared.  The “semi-thrill” rides  I was brave enough to at least try, I closed my eyes and prayed I wouldn’t die.  Stupid huh?  At least I’m not alone when it comes to avoiding those big, scary, ugly, thrill rides because I happen to know my sister Lori hates them as much as I do

At the risk of embarrassing myself, I will give you another example of just how chicken I am.

All summer long, my older boys have been trying to get Parker to go off the high-dive at the swimming pool.  He has avoided it all summer, but promised them he would do it before summer was over.  Like an idiot, I kept telling Parker it wasn’t that high or that scary and he should do it.  I also, told him that if he did it, then I would do it because it wasn’t that big of a deal.

Fast forward to this past Monday and Parker finally got the courage to go off the high-dive.  I kept hoping he would forget my promise, which is ridiculous because he never forgets anything! He ran over to me and said “Mom, now it’s your turn.”  Since I am a woman of my word, I stood up, walked over to the high dive and started the climb up the ladder.  I asked my boys to please be quiet and not draw any attention to me because when Parker made the climb up the ladder they were shouting and cheering him on so loud, everyone at the pool was watching. Thankfully, they were mostly quiet while I climbed up.  When I got to the top and looked down and saw how high up I was, I am not going to lie, I was TERRIFIED and a little freaked out.  I seriously wanted to turn around and climb back down the ladder, but how in the world could I?  I had my boys and nephew all watching me, I would NEVER live it down, my boys would mock me for the rest of my life. So I put on my big girl underpants and slowly walked to the edge of the diving board and jumped in and I even lived to tell about it.  Are any of you out there as chicken as I am?

The way I look at it, we all have many talents, being brave and daring is just not one of mine.

Some people love to go on roller coaster and thrill rides . . .  I love to bake and I am 100%  ok with that.

These brownies are amazing, killer, fabulous, insanely rich and gooey and oh so yummy. My friend said they tasted like Mississippi Mud on steroids, I think she was right.  If you love caramel and marshmallow and ooey, gooey stuff, then these brownies are for you.

I hope you enjoy them.

Dulce de Leche Fluff Brownies

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• Author: 5boysbaker.com
• Total Time: 25 minutes

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Ingredients

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• 6 ounces unsweetened chocolate (, coarsely chopped)
• 1 cup butter
• 2 cups sugar
• 4 eggs
• 2 teaspoons vanilla
• 1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 cup miniature semisweet chocolate pieces
• 1 13.4 ounce candulce de leche
• 1 7 ounce jarmarshmallow creme
• 1/2 cup chopped pecans (, toasted)

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Instructions

1. NOTE: I omitted the chopped pecans on top and sprinkled some grated chocolate bar on top instead.  I also used milk chocolate chips in place of the mini semi-sweet chocolate chips.  Make sure you take these out of the oven when the center is almost set, don’t overbake them.  I kept mine stored in the refrigerator just because I like things like this cold, but it’s not necessary.
2. In a medium saucepan cook and stir unsweetened chocolate and butter over low heat until melted and smooth. Remove from heat; cool slightly. Meanwhile, preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a 13x9x2-inch baking pan with foil, extending the foil over edges of pan. Spray foil with nonstick cooking spray; set pan aside.
3. Stir sugar into chocolate mixture. Add eggs, one at a time, beating with a wooden spoon after each addition just until combined. Stir in vanilla. In a small bowl stir together flour and baking soda. Add flour mixture to chocolate mixture; stir just until combined. Stir in semisweet chocolate pieces. Pour batter into the prepared baking pan, spreading evenly. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until edges are set and center is almost set.
4. Meanwhile, transfer dulce de leche to a small microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on 100 percent power (high) about 1 minute or until softened, stirring once.
5. Remove brownies from oven and set pan on a wire rack. Immediately spoon marshmallow creme in mounds on top of hot brownies. Drop spoonfuls of dulce de leche between mounds of marshmallow creme. Let stand for a few minutes to soften. Using a table knife or narrow metal spatula, gently swirl marshmallow creme and dulce de leche together to marble. Sprinkle with pecans. Cool in pan on rack.
6. Using the edges of the foil, lift uncut brownies out of pan. Cut into brownies, wiping knife as needed between cuts.

• Cook Time: 25 minutes
• Category: Brownies & Bars

Recipe Source: Better Homes and Gardens Chocolate Magazine 2012