When I was little, my grandmother used to give me Kit Kats to eat when I went over for lunch. Even so, I was pretty surprised when I heard her tell someone that they were my favorite chocolate bar. Say what? Don’t you know me? It’s Reese’s PB cups, then, now, forever.
But my grandmother hated peanut butter. Wouldn’t even keep it in her house. So you can imagine what a disappointment I was. And I kept getting those Kit Kats.
Maybe that’s why I don’t buy them much now. I mean, they’re tasty. But it’s hard to undo those childhood associations. Even so, I really wanted to give them another shot. Thus, these brownies!
You know, Kit Kat bars rock. That’s the thing. And when you put them in brownies, they rock even more. Instead of cutting them into pieces, I put each bar in whole. That way, you get some serious chocolate punch when you bite into the brownie.
To keep things simple, I topped the brownies with milk chocolate and accented it with a few more chopped Kit Kats. Whenever I’m baking a brownie that has any kind of candy bar inside, the straight chocolate topping (no ganache, no frosting) is much more reminiscent of an actual candy bar. It’s seriously powerful stuff.
Maybe my grandmother just wanted me to share in her love of Kit Kats, and that’s certainly not a bad thing. I wish my daughter loved Reese’s as much as I do, but I’ve got to let her be her own person. And your favorite candy is a very personal choice, right up there with, you know, the important stuff.
But as it turns out, I do really like Kit Kat bars, and I like them even more in brownies. Get those chocolate cravings conquered with these guys!
Ingredients
Brownies
1/2 cup butter, melted
1/2 cup cocoa
1 cup sugar
2 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup flour
1 package (3 bars total with 4 pieces per bar) Kit Kat bars
Topping
1 cup milk chocolate chips
Kit Kat bar, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350. Line an 8 X 8 pan with foil and spray it with cooking spray. Set aside.
- In a medium-sized bowl, mix the cocoa into the melted butter until it dissolves. Add the sugar and stir again. When the sugar is incorporated, mix in the vanilla and eggs. Add the salt and flour, mixing until just combined.
- Place the Kit Kat bars evenly on the bottom of the pan. Of the 12 pieces, use about 11. Leave at least one for garnish later.
- Spread the batter in the prepared pan and bake for 25-30 minutes until done.
- Remove from the oven and sprinkle on the chocolate chips. Place the pan back in the oven for 2 minutes. While the pan is back in, chop up the remaining Kit Kat(s).
- Take out the brownies and spread the chocolate along the top. Sprinkle the Kit Kat pieces on top evenly.
- Let the chocolate set until it's similar to frosting in consistency. Cut into squares and serve.
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Kit kats and brownies seem like they would be the perfect pair! And these look so rich and decadent, love it! Such a great treat for Friday!
Gayle @ Pumpkin ‘N Spice recently posted…Cranberry Pistachio Granola Bites
It did make my Friday pretty nice, Gayle! And it’s freezing here, so I need something to perk me up!
Food associations can be a wonderful thing. I love that you’re keeping the memories of your childhood alive. I’m more of a Reese’s PB Cup girl myself; however, your pictures sold me on the Kit Kat in a brownie strategy. My roommate in college loved Kit Kats and I used to surprise her with one on her desk after a long week of exams. The next time we get together, I’ll have to whip some of these bad boys up for her.
Erin @ Miss Scrambled Egg recently posted…Pesto Pasta Salad
That was really sweet of you to surprise her! And I’m sure she’ll love them in brownies. Even I, the PB cup fanatic, was sold!
I think Kit Kat and PB Cups are tied for (my) first place favorites! These brownies just might put Kit Kat on top, though! Looks divine, Mir! Thank you!
Annie @ ciaochowbambina recently posted…French Toast with Caramelized Strawberry Sauce & Whipped Cream
Well, it’s a pretty good tie, Annie. Even if I can’t quite bring myself to agree with you!
What are you trying to do to me! Haha.
I love kit Kats and they are hands down my favourite chocolate bar. Why have I not thought to put them in a brownie before?
Dannii @ hungry healthy happy recently posted…Comment on Mushroom and Spinach Risotto by Dave
Well, I kind of encourage the worst in everyone, Dannii. 🙂 Nah. I ate one and gave the rest away!
Kit kats are my faves, besides Reese’s of course! I love that you put the bars in whole 🙂
Medha @ Whisk & Shout recently posted…Jumbo Chocolate-Covered Strawberries & Cream Cups {Vegan + GF!}
Maybe I should bake with them more, Medha. It just never occurs to me…
I love kit kat Mir..it has always been one of my favorite chocolates! What a wonderful idea to make brownies out of it, I bet they were delicious! They look so good!
Manali @ CookWithManali recently posted…Gobi Matar Masala
Thanks, Manali! I guess it’s a lot of people’s favorite. I’ve been ignoring them for a while, but it’s time to start up with them again!
You totally beat me to this!! LOL, they’re so on my list. We LOVE Kit Kats -they’re my daughters favorite. These brownies look PERFECT!
Dorothy @ Crazy for Crust recently posted…Easy Salted Caramel Peanut Butter Ice Cream
Thanks, Dorothy. I forgot how much I liked them!
These look completely insane Mir! I love the chocolate overload, so awesome! What a great idea throwing kit kats into brownies, yum!
Stacey @ Bake.Eat.Repeat. recently posted…Cherry Cheesecake Brownie Bites (Flourless!)
Thanks, Stacey!
These brownies are just too much Mir! I haven’t had a Kit Kat in so long and now I want one…in a brownie! Love these!
Trish – Mom On Timeout recently posted…Skinny Toasted Hazelnut Baked Donuts
Thanks, Trish! I really need to eat Kit Kats more. They’re so good!
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