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Home ❭ Brownies & Bars ❭ Sweetened Condensed Milk Brownies

August 24, 2017 By Jenny Barrett 17 Comments

Sweetened Condensed Milk Brownies

Confession: Box brownies are where it’s at.

      Why mess with perfection? Especially when someone has already done all of the hard work FOR YOU? Brownies are finicky enough with their bake time, so I take the low road and rely on the old standby: the box brownie.

        If you wanted to know, this recipe is one that has worked for me (but I haven’t tried it in awhile).

          From years of baking brownies that were imperfect in some kind of way, here’s what I’ve learned about making brownies:

            1. Always use coffee instead of water. I love coffee, and you may not, but it gives a richer, more chocolatey flavor than straight up water. So go ahead, infuse your brownies with a stronger flavor!

              2. Err on the side of under baking your brownies. Listen, we’ve all had brownies from both ends of the spectrum. From brown little bricks to “Wait, are you sure you baked these?” brownies are a TRIP in terms of bake time. Watch for the crackly top and DO NOT WAIT until your toothpick/fork/skewer comes out clean after you poke it into the brownies. It’ll be too late by then. You want some moist crumbs, and you want soft brownies, so don’t fall for that piece of advice. It works for cake; it doesn’t work for brownies. No one will mind if they’re a little on the gooey side as long as you have napkins.

                3. Line your pan with aluminum foil and a ton of nonstick spray. Brownies are clingy little things, and using both of these tools is necessary for brownies that don’t stick to the side of your pan. I bought a “really nice” nonstick pan at Williams Sonoma, and it is one of the WORST when it comes to unsticking bars from it. Go with the foil. It makes removing the brownies AND cleaning the pan way easier, too! #winning

                  4. Chill time doesn’t hurt. It’s painful to wait, but really, letting your brownies sit in the fridge overnight or even for a few hours will give the ingredients time to come together and enhance the flavor in a magical way. Brownies are like chocolate chip cookie dough here; let them sit for optimal taste.

                    5. Salt your brownies. I am biased because I love anything that’s sweet and salty, but really, you need SOMETHING to balance the overwhelming chocolate sweetness. Sprinkle some salt on top of your brownies before you bake them. Bonus points if it looks pretty and the flakes are large enough to notice. You won’t regret it, and your teeth will be happier.

                      Mmk. Now for the star of the show: box brownies kicked up a notch with a swirl of sweetened condensed milk. Get ready.

                          You mix up your brownies, pour the batter into the pan, and swirl sweetened condensed milk into the batter with a knife.

                              Look at that swirl.

                                    Sweetened Condensed Milk Brownies

                                    Created by Jenny Barrett on June 14, 2017

                                    Take box brownies up a notch with the simple addition of sweetened condensed milk!

                                    • Prep Time: 10m
                                    • Cook Time: 45m
                                    • Total Time: 55m
                                    • Yield: 9-12 brownies

                                    Ingredients

                                    • 1 package brownie mix (18.3 oz)
                                    • 3/4 cup sweetened condensed milk
                                    • flaky sea salt, to taste
                                    • 2 large eggs, at room temperature
                                    • 2 tablespoons coffee
                                    • 2/3 cup vegetable or canola oil
                                    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

                                    Instructions

                                    1. Line an 8x8 metal baking pan with aluminum foil, and liberally spray the bottom and sides of pan with nonstick spray.
                                    2. In a large bowl, mix brownie mix, eggs, oil, vanilla, and coffee until batter is smooth and contains few to no lumps. Be sure to scrape the bottom of the bowl to incorporate all of the dry brownie mix.
                                    3. Pour the batter into prepared pan and, if desired, sprinkle with flaky sea salt.
                                    4. Measure out 1/2 cup of sweetened condensed milk, and pour oven the batter in a large, curved shape (like a 5 or W). Avoid pouring the milk too close to the edges of the pan. Then use a knife to swirl the milk into the batter. If desired, add more sweetened condensed milk and repeat the swirling process.
                                    5. For the richest brownies, cover and refrigerate the pan for at least 24 hours. I have kept brownie batter in the fridge for up to 36 hours before. This step IS optional, but it makes for a richer brownie.
                                    6. After the refrigeration period, preheat the oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit. Bake brownies for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out with some moist crumbs and the surface of the brownies begins to crack. Turn brownies at least once to ensure even baking.
                                    7. Allow to cool to room temperature before slicing. Then cut and enjoy!
                                    Source: Food52
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Filed Under: Brownies & Bars Tagged With: bars, chocolate, dessert, dulce de leche, salty, snacks, sweets

About Jenny Barrett

I’m Jenny, the heartbeat of jennythebaker.com. I’ve been baking since middle school when my Mom allowed me to assume the baking responsibilities for our family of seven. She watched me curdle cake fillings, bake flat, crunchy chocolate chip cookies, and forget critical ingredients; however, she somehow had a little faith in me. Who could have known that baking would become my lifelong hobby and destressor?

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Comments

  1. Mr. Jenny the Baker says

    August 25, 2017 at 2:10 pm

    These were super delish!

    Reply
    • Jenny Barrett says

      August 30, 2017 at 1:27 pm

      Thanks, Mr.!

  2. Mom says

    August 30, 2017 at 8:35 am

    Aaahhh , you’re killing me! Dec will try this twist. Can you imagine these brownies in a sundae? I’m dying thinking about how wonderful that would be!!

    Reply
    • Jenny Barrett says

      August 30, 2017 at 1:27 pm

      Try them and let me know how they turn out :D! Sundaes always rule.

  3. Mary Gamblin says

    November 12, 2017 at 5:08 pm

    Is it just me or is the ingredient list incorrect? It lists two boxes of brownie mix, two sweetened condensed milk amounts, etc., etc.

    Reply
    • Jenny Barrett says

      November 12, 2017 at 5:13 pm

      Thanks for catching that, Mary! I just updated the post with the correct amounts.

  4. Diane says

    June 4, 2018 at 1:23 pm

    Is it two tablespoons of the freeze dried granular coffee, or just two tablespoons of black coffee that was perked?

    Reply
    • Jenny says

      June 4, 2018 at 1:24 pm

      Brewed coffee is what the recipe is asking for, Diane. Hope they turn out well!

  5. Laura Whitehead says

    December 5, 2019 at 7:55 pm

    These are soooo amazing! I’ve made them several times now. My favorite twists are substituting almond for vanilla extract and use hazelnut coffee instead of regular. Thank you Jenny!

    Reply
    • Jenny says

      April 7, 2020 at 9:27 am

      Aww, thank you, Laura! I apologize for replying so late. I’ve been pretty inactive on here since my diet has taken a turn towards paleo. I’m so glad this is a winner for you!

  6. blake says

    January 5, 2021 at 1:01 am

    cool recipe!

    Reply
    • Jenny says

      January 5, 2021 at 7:08 am

      Glad you think so, Blake :)!

  7. Diane Lynne Gallery says

    January 13, 2022 at 9:25 am

    I made these Brownies last night and baked them this morning.. Absolutely delicious and the recipe didn’t specify that the Coffee needed to be brewed so I added the Coffee in as granules and OMG I think they’re better just adding straight Coffee granules and not brewed.. These Brownies are an absolute hit and I will be making them again.. Thanks..

    Reply
    • Jenny Barrett says

      January 14, 2022 at 11:32 am

      Thanks for the info, Diane! I never thought about adding coffee granules, but I would definitely use some espresso powder to amp up that flavor! I’m glad you like them :)!

  8. Theresa Yarborough -Fields, Ph.D. says

    November 24, 2022 at 1:52 am

    Hi all,

    I used coffee granules, coconut, and regular condensed milk along, with walnuts, and placed the batter in the refrigerator overnight.
    The brownies were mouthwatering, light, and moist. The coffee granules provide a unique taste They were the talk of the evening. Thank you –

    Reply
  9. Sherry Frost says

    December 17, 2022 at 9:42 am

    These are the best brownies. Love the added
    Coffee & salt. Have some in oven now

    Reply
    • Jenny says

      January 3, 2023 at 6:11 pm

      Thanks so much, Sherry! Glad you enjoyed them!

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