These sweetened condensed milk brownies are super rich and fudgy. Condensed milk makes these brownies extra moist and delicious! They’re topped with an easy condensed milk hot fudge sauce!
These sweetened condensed milk brownies are super chocolatey and gooey. They’re also super simple to make.
This was inspired by my Condensed Milk Chocolate Chip Cookies. I loved the sweetness and richness condensed milk added to these cookies. I knew brownies made with condensed milk would be equally amazing!
If you are looking for more brownie recipes, try my Cookie Dough Brownies and these Brown Butter Brownies!
WHY YOU WILL LOVE THESE
- Sweetened condensed milk– If you like trying new brownie recipes, you will love brownies with condensed milk! Thick, rich sweetened condensed milk makes these brownies very moist and delicious!
- Chocolatey brownies– These brownies are made with melted chocolate, cocoa powder, chocolate chips and hot fudge sauce!
- Easy to make- You do not need a mixer to make the brownies. Both the brownies and hot fudge sauce are super easy to make!
INGREDIENT NOTES
Below are some useful notes about some ingredients used in this condensed milk brownie recipe. See recipe card for full list of ingredients and their quantities.
- Sweetened condensed milk– Sweetened condensed milk adds additional sweetness. It also adds fat and makes these brownies extra rich and moist! I use store bought sweetened condensed milk. To make your own, try this Homemade Sweetened Condensed Milk recipe by Add a Pinch!
- Butter-Use unsalted butter. The butter is going to be melted, so it doesn’t need to be room temperature.
- Unsweetened chocolate-Use good quality chocolate from the baking aisle. Unsweetened chocolate helps us control how sweet these brownies will be.
- Sugar-This recipe calls for both granulated and brown sugar. I recommend using dark brown sugar for this recipe.
- Whole eggs and 1 egg yolk- The added egg yolk helps make the brownies extra rich and fudgy. Make sure eggs are room temperature so they best incorporate into the batter. Use large eggs.
- Cocoa powder-I used regular cocoa powder for these condensed milk cocoa powder brownies.
- Chocolate Chips– Use semi-sweet chocolate
INSTRUCTIONS
Here are the instructions on how to make brownies with condensed milk. Please see recipe card below for full instructions including measurements.
Step 1: First, melt the butter and sweetened condensed milk. Once butter has melted, remove from heat.
Step 2: Next, add the chopped unsweetened chocolate to the melted butter mixture. Stir until chocolate has melted. Set aside.
Step 3: Beat the sugars, eggs, egg yolk and vanilla extract.
Step 4: Pour the chocolate mixture into the egg mixture. Stir to combine.
Step 5: Sift in the cocoa powder, salt and flour. Stir until just combined. Avoid overmixing!
Step 6: Pour mixture into the prepared pan. Sprinkle chocolate chips on top.
Step 7: Bake 25- 30 minutes. Remove from oven and cool completely in pan.
Step 8: Make the quick hot fudge sauce. Melt the butter and sweetened condensed milk in a medium sized saucepan. Add chocolate chips and stir constantly until the chocolate has melted. Remove from heat. Stir in the vanilla.
Step 9: Drizzle the sauce over brownies. Pour or spread the warm sauce over the cooled brownies. Slice and enjoy!
Hint: Chocolate sauce can be made ahead of time. Store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Reheat it in short bursts in the microwave until slightly warmed and smooth.
SUBSTITUTIONS
- Chocolate chips- instead of semi-sweet chocolate chips, try white chocolate, dark or milk chocolate chips! You could also top them with Reese’s Pieces or M&Ms!
- Cocoa powder – instead of regular cocoa powder, you can use Dutch Process cocoa powder. Dutch process cocoa powder adds both a nice color and flavor
- Chocolate fudge sauce– use caramel sauce or slightly melted Nutella to drizzle over the brownies!
Readers sometimes ask me “can you make brownies without eggs?” I haven’t made these brownies without eggs. If you’re looking for a good vegan brownie recipe, try these Best Ever Vegan Brownies by Nora Cooks!
VARIATIONS
- 8×8 inch pan – these brownies can be made using a 9 x 9 inch pan. They will be a little thinner, but equally delicious!
- Flaky sea salt– it’s not specified in the recipe, but you can never go wrong with a sprinkle of flaky sea salt! A little sea salt on top of the baked brownies will bring out all the chocolate flavor!
See my Avocado Brownies for a healthier brownie recipe made with less fat and sugar!
FAQ
Yes! Wrap leftover brownies tightly with plastic wrap and/or place them in an airtight container. Freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw at room temperature or in the refrigerator.
I think this is a personal preference. Like most people, however, I prefer fudgy brownies!
Warm brownies are so delicious, but it’s best to cut brownies when they have cooled completely. This allows the brownies to set and makes it easier to cut them.
STORING AND FREEZING
These condensed milk chocolate brownies should be stored at room temperature in an airtight container. They last up to 4 days.
FREEZING
Freeze these condensed milk chocolate brownies in plastic wrap or an airtight container for up to 3 months. Allow to thaw 1 hour at room temperature or overnight in the refrigerator.
EXPERT TIPS
Avoid overmixing! Overmixing lets more air into the batter and gives you cakey brownies. For fudgy brownies, mix with a spatula until dry ingredients just disappear.
Use a light colored metal pan. I wouldn’t recommend using a glass pan or a dark colored pan for brownies.
Allow brownies to cool before cutting. It’s best to allow brownies to cool completely or for at least 30 minutes.
MORE BROWNIE RECIPES TO TRY
For more delicious brownie recipes, try my Edible Brownie Batter, these Caramelized White Chocolate Brownies, and my Peanut Butter Swirl Brownies!
Condensed Milk Brownies
Ingredients
- 4 ounces unsweetened chocolate chopped
- 12 tablespoons unsalted butter plus more for greasing pan
- 14 ounces sweetened condensed milk
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup dark brown sugar packed
- 2 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs room temperature
- 1 large egg yolk room temperature
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup cocoa powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ⅓ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Hot Fudge Sauce
- ⅓ cup sweetened condensed milk
- 1 tablespoon butter
- ¼ cup semi sweet chocolate chips
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Grease an 8 by 8 square pan with butter. Line all sides with parchment paper. Leave an overhang on at least two sides. Butter the parchment paper. Set aside.
- In a medium saucepan, melt the butter and sweetened condensed milk over medium heat. Stir often until butter has melted. Remove from heat.
- Add the chopped unsweetened chocolate to the melted butter mixture. Stir until chocolate has melted. Set aside and allow to cool slightly.
- Preheat oven to 350 Fahrenheit.
- In the bowl of an electric mixer or a large mixing bowl using a handheld mixer, beat the sugars, eggs, egg yolk and vanilla extract on medium high for 3 minutes.
- Pour the slightly cooled butter-chocolate mixture into the egg mixture. Stir with a rubber spatula. Sift in the cocoa powder, salt and flour. Stir with a spatula until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
- Pour mixture into the prepared pan. Sprinkle the chocolate chips on top. Bake 25- 30 minutes. Remove from oven and cool completely in pan. Top with chocolate sauce. Slice and enjoy!
Hot Fudge Sauce
- Melt the butter and sweetened condensed milk in a medium sized saucepan over medium heat.
- Once the butter has melted, stir in the chocolate chips and stir constantly until the chocolate has melted. Remove from heat.
- Stir in the vanilla.
- Drizzle or spread the sauce over brownies while the sauce is still warm. Enjoy!
Nutrition
Please note that nutritional values are created by an online calculator and should only be used as an estimate.
Polly
Super fudgy and delicious. .These brownies are amazing!!!
Natalie
Hi Polly!! So happy you tried these and that you enjoyed them! They’re definitely amazing 🙂 Thanks for your comment! Have a great weekend!
Samira
These were delicious brownies and super easy to bake! As a chocoholic lover they are perfect for that sweetness you are looking for! I love baking Natalie’s recipes.
Natalie
Hi Sam! I knew you’d love these brownies! Thanks so much for making them, my fellow chocoholic and thank you for taking the time to comment. xx
Ronnie
These were the best brownies I’ve ever made! Thanks for sharing!
Natalie
Hey Ronnie! Thank you so much for your awesome comment and for making these condensed milk brownies. I’m so happy you love them! Have an awesome day 🙂 -Natalie
Candice
Loved this recipe but for some reason the middle section just wasn’t cooked. I did mix a little more as I prefer a cake brownie instead of fudgy. Could this be why? Tin was the right size had to use dark choc as I am in the uk and unsweetened was just cost prohibitive. Any suggestions as I would love to make again!!
Natalie
Hi Candice, I’m glad to hear you loved the recipe, but sorry the middle section wasn’t cooked. I don’t think mixing it more would have caused that problem. Were you by any chance using a glass pan? Those can take longer to bake in. The other thing may be the oven temperature. As you probably know, ovens can vary. If you have an oven thermometer, that can help ensure the temp is accurate. Please let me know if you have any other questions. I hope you’re able to try the recipe again with better success! 🙂
Sherill
Sounds incredible! Can’t wait to try a gluten free version of this recipe.
Natalie
Thank you Sherill! I hope you enjoy these brownies. Please let me know if you try them gluten free. Have a great day 🙂 -Natalie
Karen
These sound amazing. Can I sub some of the chocolate with toblerone (my kids have a ridiculously large bar of toblerone)? I assume I should cut some of the sugar to avoid a sugar coma though? Right? Advice?
Natalie
Hi Karen,
Hmmm I think I know what size toblerone bars you’re talking about 🙂 Unfortunately I’ve never tried it with a bar of toberlone so I can’t say for sure how it would work. I think it would be okay to add some chopped toblerone on the top of the brownies instead of chocolate chips, but other than that I can’t say for sure since there’s a good chance it would make the brownies too sweet. I’m sorry I couldn’t be more helpful. Please let me know if you have any other questions.
Azeeta Dashti
The most amazing brownies ever! Thanks for sharing the recipe.
Natalie
Hey Azeeta,
Thank you for making these condensed milk brownies and for your comment! I’m thrilled you enjoyed them as much as I do!! Have an awesome day! -Natalie
Tammy Goughnour
Choco-love❤️❤️
Natalie
Thank you Tammy!!! XO Have an awesome day! -Natalie
Christine
Hi, I can see the ingredients to use but not how much?
Natalie
Hi! If you go to the bottom of the blog post, just below the heading “More Brownie Recipes to Try,” you should see the recipe card with the complete list of ingredients. Please let me know if you have any other questions! -Natalie
Barbara Ward
“Super chocolatey and gooey”, “Drizzle the hot sauce”-Of course I’m going to make these Condensed Milk Brownies!
Natalie
Love to hear that! They do look, sound and most importantly taste delicious! Please let me know when you make them!
Jose
Thanks for this one Natalie! Will try it asap! Always love your recipes, super tasty everytime!
Natalie
Hi Jose! Thank you so much for your kind message! So happy you enjoy my recipes! XO Natalie