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These are the best tasting brownies you will have ever had! Just like it say this better than anything brownies recipe will be made over and over again.

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Homemade brownies are such a guilty pleasure for me, especially with this Better Than Anything Brownies recipe.

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This cake mix dessert has a wonderful chocolatey taste with the texture of a fudgy texture cake brownie. They are caramel brownies unlike you have ever tasted before and so much better than box mix brownies.

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Ingredients needed to make Better Than Anything Brownies:

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  • German chocolate cake mix
  • Evaporated milk
  • Caramels
  • Butter
  • Chocolate chips
  • Heath toffee bits

How to make Better Than Anything Brownies:

  • Pre heat oven to 350.
  • In large mixing bowl, mix boxed chocolate cake mix, melted butter and 1/3 cup evaporated milk together. (Do not make cake according to package directions).
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  • Press half of the mixture of brownie batter mix into a 9 x 13 inch greased baking dish.
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  • Bake for 6 minutes. Remove brownies from oven and sprinkle on half the bag of Heath toffee bits.
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  • Melt together caramels and rest of the evaporated milk for caramel sauce, pour caramel layer over toffee bits.
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  • Sprinkle on half the bag of chocolate chips. Spread the remaining batter on top (this is easiest if you take pieces of the batter, flatten each individual piece in your hands and place on top)
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  • Sprinkle remaining toffee bits and chocolate chips on top of the brownies.
  • Bake again for 20 minutes.
  • Refrigerate for 3 hours before serving. Store leftover brownies in an airtight container in the fridge.
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Tip: For best results, when adding the top layer of cake mix take pieces of the batter in your hand and flatten it out and then lay it over top of the chocolate chips until all the batter has been added.

To make these Fudgy Brownies you’ll need:

  1. 9×13 inch pan
  2. Large mixing bowl
  3. Spatula
  4. Small saucepan
  5. Nonstick cooking spray or Parchment Paper

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Serves: 12

Better Than Anything Brownies Recipe

5 from 2 votes

These are the best tasting brownies you will have ever had! Just like it say this better than anything brownies recipe will be made over and over again.

Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 26 minutes mins

Total Time 41 minutes mins

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Ingredients

  • 1 package German chocolate cake mix
  • 5 ounces evaporated milk
  • 14 ounces caramels 1 bag
  • ¾ cup melted butter
  • 1 bag milk chocolate chips
  • 8 ounces heath toffee bits 1 bag

Instructions

Notes

TIP: When adding the top layer of cake mix take pieces of the batter in your hand and flatten it out and then lay it over top of the chocolate chips until all the batter has been added.

Nutrition

Calories: 506 kcal · Carbohydrates: 65 g · Protein: 5 g · Fat: 27 g · Saturated Fat: 14 g · Trans Fat: 1 g · Cholesterol: 56 mg · Sodium: 519 mg · Potassium: 244 mg · Fiber: 1 g · Sugar: 49 g · Vitamin A: 620 IU · Vitamin C: 1 mg · Calcium: 145 mg · Iron: 2 mg

Equipment

  • 9×13-inch Baking Pan

  • Large Mixing Bowl

  • spatula

  • Small Saucepan

  • Non-stick Cooking Spray

Recipe Details

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

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  1. Bridget says:

    OH my.......I feel a little faint. I wonder if my boss will take the excuse that I need to leave work to go home and make these brownies???? Think he would buy it???

  2. Sunnee says:

    These look so yummy but this part of the directions doesnt make sense.... "Place flattened pieces of remaining brownie batter over the top." Can someone explain for me?

  3. Amber Monson says:

    These sound delicious. But I too was wondering on the directions...so do I leave some of the brownie batter out of the first bake time? Thanks for the recipe.

  4. Six Sisters says:

    I am so sorry about that! I fixed the recipe directions. Hope that helps!

  5. Carly I says:

    What kind of caramels did you use?

  6. Hayley @ The Domestic Rebel says:

    Oh man, these are the epitome of ooey gooey brownies. But I have one question: how come they aren't in my kitchen right now?! :)

  7. ts143ds says:

    Oh these look so delicious! I can't wait to make them! Thanks for all the great receipes your blog has to offer!

  8. Randomly Fascinated says:

    Oh my goodness, these look super yum!
    I love your site! I am a big fan and follower. That is why I am giving you the One Lovely Blog and Very Inspiring Blogger Award! You can check it out here http://domesticrandomness.blogspot.com/2012/07/one-lovely-blog-and-very-inspiring.html

  9. Six Sisters says:

    Hi Carly,

    I just use a 14 oz. bag of Kraft Caramels. Thanks!

  10. Six Sisters says:

    Hi Amber,

    Sorry for the confusion! I have fixed it in the description, but yes, you will leave half of the brownie batter out of the first bake time. Thanks for your question!

  11. Melissa Hurdle says:

    These look great and my husband loves brownies. I wonder if you can use caramel sauce in place of the candies and evaporated milk? Thats what I have on hand so I will give it a try. Thanks for the recipe.

  12. Ally says:

    Alright this might be a silly question but am I supposed to make the german cake batter first and then add the addition ingrediants, melted butter and evaporated milk, or is it just the dry cake mix?

  13. ncgrrlygirl says:

    I'm wondering the same thing?

  14. The Ellis' says:

    Hi!

    Just add the cake mix to the melted butter and evaporated milk. Hope you like them!

  15. melissa meyer says:

    I hate heath, can I use something else? these sound soooo good!

  16. Zulema M. Garza says:

    Can't wait to try this! Carmel, Heath pieces and brownie wow!

  17. Susette says:

    I have made these for years, but I use english walnuts not Heath bits. They are awesome. The top half of the cake mix, I just drop it on in pieces. I don't flatten them out. They turn out great. Easy to make & taste great! The hardest part is unwrapping all the caramels......

  18. Nidhi says:

    I am not sure why but mine didn't come out that well. Neither in looks and nor in taste. The ingredients all sound good but maybe this time I will try with Chocolate cake, instead of german chocolate cake.

  19. Kristy says:

    I have used this recipe with just chocolate chips and have never used Heath. They are always a hit. My husband, however, is looking forward to trying it with the Heath chips :)

  20. Sue Rogers says:

    I have made this recipe for years, but called it Turtle Cake. And I use pecans instead of the Heath bits. I have seen other Turtle Cake recipes that called for making the cake as directed on the box, but I like this because it is more of a brownie than cake.

  21. Amanda says:

    Do they need to stay refrigerated after the initial 3 hours

  22. Carrie says:

    These r delicious!!! I couldn't wait for them to cool (let alone anotherr 3 hours in the fridge) so I tried them while they were still warm. So good. Wondering if I should even put them in the fridge now!? Not sure it would make them taste any better. Decisions decisions. HELP!?

  23. Lana says:

    I Just Used The 11Oz Bag Of Caramels Bits From The Baking Aisle Near The Chocolate Chips....Super Easy...No Unwrapping And Melts Quicker.

  24. CP says:

    I have been making these for 30+ years! These brownies, by far, are the best dessert ever. I use walnuts instead of the toffee, but I imagine they would taste delicious!!!! I have a problem waiting for them to cool too, so I usually have a scoop right out of the oven and then let them cool.

  25. Lauren Thayer says:

    Do you make the German cake mix according the package or just add the dry mix to the rest of the ingredients?

  26. Cyd says:

    Just add it in dry, do not make according to the package directions. Sorry that is a little confusing.

  27. Lori Stewart says:

    I saw these in your cookbook and I just made these last night and they were a hit!! My new favorite brownie for sure!! Everyone I shared them with are drooling from all the yumminess!!

  28. Melody says:

    I made these today and they caramel/evaporated milk part seems still very liquid after chilling. Are they supposed to hold together like a "real" brownie? I used Werthers soft caramels- 2 x 5.5oz bags and Carnation evaporated milk. Maybe because I used less caramel than called for? (Didn't pay attention when purchasing supplies.) If they are supposed to be super-gooey and not really bars, I guess I did okay. Was hoping to cut them and send them to hubby's work tomorrow, but may have to just send the dish if they don't solidify more by morning.

  29. Cyd says:

    The caramel/evaporated milk mixture should not be way runny when the recipe is finished. We used Kraft caramels. Not sure how they compare to Werthers. You may need to have more caramel. You are a few ounces short. Ours held together like a brownie.

  30. Marie Wright says:

    I sure would love to make this but I don't like German chocolate cake, could I use another chocolate

  31. Jan says:

    I just made these for the first time, followed directions exactly as given and they turned out FANTASTIC ! Definitely a keeper - thank you !

  32. Brooke Buys says:

    Delicious. Couldn’t stop eating. I would emphasize on the recipe that it’s one SMALL can, not one can. It’s hard to find the 5oz can of evaporated milk. I just read one can and almost poured in the whole thing. If you can only find a large can it would be nice to have exact measurements instead of just, “mix remainder”

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  33. Momma Cyd says:

    Sorry about that. 1/3 cup is equal to 5 1/3 Tablespoons of liquid. (Which is almost 3 ounces - about half of the small can.)

  34. Cassie says:

    I tried it with regular chocolate cake mix & the chocolate overpowered the caramel & toffee. So I would recommend either increasing the caramel or adding salt to the caramel to help it stand out more.

  35. Toni says:

    I have a fairly similar recipe that I’ve been making for about 20+ years. When I first started making them the cake mixes were 18.25 oz and now they are 15.25 oz. Have you noticed a difference in the bars since the change?

  36. Momma Cyd says:

    This recipe is for the 15.25 ounce cake mix.

  37. Cooking in Logan says:

    This is my all time favorite go-to recipe when asked to make a dessert. It ALWAYS gets oohhs and aahhs it's so delicious! I found an easy way to add the top half of remaining brownie dough. I roll it out on wax paper to 9 x 13 size and then just invert it over the partially cooked brownie that you have added toffee chips, caramel, and chocolate chips to. It sticks to the ingredients beneath and easily peels off the wax paper leaving a fully covered smooth brownie. Then add remaining toffee and chocolate chips and finish baking. Also, since caramel bags are smaller now, I count out 50 caramels from 2 bags and it works out perfectly. Then you have leftovers to add to another bag for your next batch. This recipe is always a win win! Thanks for sharing it!

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  38. Momma Cyd says:

    Thanks for sharing your helpful tips.

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FAQs

Are brownies better with oil or butter? ›

the butter brownies actually had a fudgier texture. they were softer, and they really just melted in your mouth. they also had that shiny crust and just better flavor, whereas the oil brownies were actually chewier. they were crunchier at the top and at the edges.

What makes brownies cakey vs fudgy? ›

Fudgy brownies have a higher fat-to-flour ratio than cakey ones. So add more fat—in this case, butter and chocolate. A cakey batch has more flour and relies on baking powder for leavening. The amount of sugar and eggs does not change whether you're going fudgy or cakey.

What is the best thing to add to brownies? ›

Adding a layer of cream cheese, marshmallow fluff, caramel, or peanut butter goes a long way towards turning a mix into something special. You can add this layer before or after baking the brownies.

Is it cheaper to buy brownie mix or make from scratch? ›

A clever hybrid between cake and cookie, brownies are a dense, chocolaty bar cookie baked in a rectangular pan; they can be fudge-like, cake-like, or anything in between. It was about three times more expensive to make the brownies from scratch than to use a mix, owing mostly to the cost of chocolate and walnuts.

What happens if you use milk instead of water in brownie mix? ›

One change is to use milk or heavy cream instead of water. This change will make brownies more moist and gooey since milk is more fatty and flavorful than water. A second change is to use butter instead of oil. For similar reasons to using milk, butter adds a rich and more decadent quality to the batter.

What oil tastes best in brownies? ›

When baking brownies it's best to use a high-quality extra virgin olive oil with complimentary flavor profiles. Extra virgin products offer much better health benefits than ordinary oils.

How do you doctor up a box brownie mix? ›

Add a teaspoon of instant coffee or espresso powder. Throw in a handful of nuts—pecans, walnuts, macadamia, whatever you have on hand. Scoop in a palmful of dried or frozen fruit. Add an extra splash of the top-shelf vanilla extract, or a dab of vanilla paste, or a dash of vanilla powder, to the batter.

Why do you put eggs in brownies? ›

One of the main functions of eggs in brownie batter is to act as an emulsifier. Egg yolks contain a fat called lecithin. Adding egg yolk to brownies helps the dry ingredients combine with the butter or shortening. You can thank them for the creamy texture of your brownie batter.

Is Duncan Hines or Betty Crocker better for brownie mix? ›

If you like chewy, sticky brownies, I recommend: Betty Crocker Dark Chocolate Brownie Mix. If you like light, less dense brownies with a picture-perfect sugar top that flakes when sliced, I recommend: Duncan Hines Chewy Fudge Brownie Mix.

How much does 1 box of brownies make? ›

First off, there are many sizes of boxes. From a few ounces to 2 pounds or more. And second, you can cut your brownies to any size you want. So, I would say 8 to 100 pieces.

Is chocolate better than cocoa powder for brownies? ›

Cocoa Brownies Are More Cakey And Customizable

Not only is cocoa powder more concentrated than chocolate, but since it has less moisture, you need fewer additives like flour to balance it out, compounding the cocoa flavor even more.

Is it better to grease brownie pan with butter or oil? ›

Vegetable oil or shortening is your best bet at ensuring your baked goods don't stick to the pan; however, they do little to flavor your recipe. If you use butter, the key is to use it sparingly, preferably along with a nonstick pan.

Should I use melted butter for brownies? ›

The reason we melt butter in brownie recipes instead of beating room temperature butter with sugar is because that helps give a rich, chewy, fudgy texture. Beating butter incorporates air and gives a more light, airy, cakey texture, which we don't want in a brownie. Well, you might want that, but I don't!

Is it better to use oil than butter? ›

So which one is healthier? Based on its nutritional value, olive oil is a clear winner in terms of health benefits. So, if you're wondering if you should substitute olive oil for butter, the answer is yes. Even swapping out butter for olive oil half of the time can have a big impact.

How to make boxed brownie mix better? ›

Use Milk Instead of Water

Replace it with a richer, more flavorful liquid, such as milk, buttermilk or coconut milk. The extra fat from the milk will turn a normal box of brownies into a moist and gooey treat.

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