If you are wanting to bake up the richest fudgiest brownies of your life, you are in the right place. This recipe for condensed milk brownies is super simple and oh so good.
Stirring sweetened condensed milk into brownie batter make for gooey delicious chocolate treats. They are the perfect dessert for any occasion.
You know our motto around here, a can of condensed milk makes anything better! It is such a way to add an extra touch of sweet richness without much effort.
We have used it to make everything from cookies to frosting, and of course cheesecake! That is why I am surprised it took me this long to stir some into brownies.
It makes perfect sense that adding a can would make brownies so rich and fudgy. Serve them on their own or with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an extra special treat.
Making the Brownies
This recipe is super simple to put together. All you need is a mixing bowl and a spatula.
Starting with melted butter means there is no waiting for butter to soften and no electric mixer required. Plus it makes stirring easy. There is no need to get a workout stirring the batter!
The recipe calls for brown sugar because I like the depth of flavor it brings. However, you can used granulated sugar if that is all you have on hand.
I used a standard cocoa powder in these pictures. If you like a darker chocolate color, feel free to use dutched cocoa powder or black cocoa powder.
For a cakier brownie, you can increase the baking powder to 3/4 or even 1 teaspoon. However, one of the joys of this recipe is how fudgy they are. So you may want to try one of my other brownie recipes instead.
You can also use your favorite kind of chocolate chip. Little Dude prefers milk chocolate, so that is what we used. However semi-sweet, dark or even peanut butter chips would be delicious.
If you only have a 9×9-inch pan instead of an 8 inch square, you can use that instead. The brownies will just be a little bit thinner and will take a couple less minutes to bake.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you freeze brownies?
Yes, brownies freeze well. Just wrap them well with plastic wrap or place them in an airtight container and freeze for up to 3 months.
Should I cut brownies warm or cool?
For the nicest looking pieces, cool the brownies completely before cutting. You can always warm the brownie up for a few seconds in the microwave. However, if you don’t care how the piece looks feel free to dig in whenever. There is nothing like a hot fresh brownie.
How long can I store brownies on the counter?
Brownies can be stored at room temperature for up to 4 days.
More Great Brownie Recipes
Coffee and cream brownies are the perfect combination of rich gooey chocolate brownies and creamy coffee buttercream. They are topped with a fudgy glaze to really make them over the top good.
Make homemade brownie mix so you can have rich fudgy homemade brownies at a moment’s notice. Store the mix in glass jars or plastic bags and keep them for yourself or give them as simple gifts.
Make a half sheet pan filled with cakey frosted lunch lady brownies for a chocolaty treat big enough to feed a crowd. They are easy to make the chocolate icing takes them to the next level of delicious.
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Brownies with Condensed Milk
Ingredients
- ½ cup butter melted
- ¼ cup light brown sugar packed
- ½ cup cocoa powder
- 14 oz. sweetened condensed milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¾ cup all purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- 1 pinch salt
- ½ cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and grease an 8×8" pan.
- In a large mixing bowl, stir together melted butter and brown sugar.½ cup butter, ¼ cup light brown sugar
- Add cocoa powder and stir until combined.½ cup cocoa powder
- Mix in condensed milk and vanilla.14 oz. sweetened condensed milk, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Add flour, baking powder and salt. Stir until just combined.¾ cup all purpose flour, ½ teaspoon baking powder, 1 pinch salt
- Fold in chocolate chips then spread in prepared pan.½ cup chocolate chips
- Bake for 20 to 24 minutes or until it is set.
- Cool, then cut and serve. Dust with powdered sugar if desired.
Andrea Nine
Monday 1st of August 2022
These look so decadent. You know I love sweetened condensed milk! YUM!
Carlee
Monday 1st of August 2022
They are so good!