Salted Carmel Espresso Brownies

What's better than brownies? Brownies made with our new Target-exclusive Easy Stir Brownie Batter Granola Butter 😼 

Here's what you'll need: 

Ingredients:

• 1 cup butter
• 1 ½ cups dark chocolate chips
• ¾  cup granulated sugar 
• 3 eggs
• ½ tbsp vanilla extract
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 3 tbsp cocoa powder
• 2 tbsp espresso grounds
• ½ tsp salt

Filling:

• 1 tbsp coconut oil, melted
• 1 tbsp maple syrup 
• 2 tbsp almond butter
• ¼ cup @oat.haus Easy Stir Brownie Batter Granola Butter

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350F. Line an 8x8” baking pan with parchment paper; set aside.
2. In a medium skillet, brown the butter over medium heat until the pan has brown bits of butter and it starts to smell nutty. Then, remove from heat and transfer into a separate bowl.
3. Add the chocolate chips to the bowl of the browned butter and stir to melt the chocolate chips. Set aside.
4. In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs and sugar until light and fluffy.
5. Add in the vanilla and melted chocolate and butter mixture, and whisk immediately until just combined.
6. Fold in the flour, cocoa powder, espresso grounds, and salt with a rubber spatula or wooden spoon until just combined.
7. In a separate small mixing bowl, mix together the melted coconut oil, maple syrup, and almond butter until combined for the salted caramel sauce.
8. Pour half of the brownie batter into the prepared baking pan. Then, pour half of the salted caramel sauce on top, along with the brownie batter granola butter. Use a knife or toothpick to gently swirl around. 
9. Then, pour the rest of the brownie batter on top and spread to cover the dilling.
10. Bake for 25-30 minutes.
11. Let the pan cool completely on a wire rack. Then remove from the pan and top with the remaining salted caramel sauce.
12. Cut into 16 squares.

Enjoy!