Rolo Brownies

by Kristan on June 21, 2011

Hey MBA readers! I hope you all have had a fabulous start to the week. I’m out of town for a few days, but I have a couple of great guest bloggers here to pick up my slack.

If you follow me on Facebook, you may remember me raving and teasing you guys about a recipe that featured Rolos. We enjoyed the recipe so insanely much that it prompted me to go on a serious Rolo baking binge. Then it dawned on me – why not have an entire week devoted to Rolos? I mean, what’s not to love about chewy caramel covered in milk chocolate?

My first guest post comes from the ever so lovely Kristan (pronounced Kris-TANNE, not to be confused with that other popular moniker, Krist-TEN) of the popular food baking blog, Confessions of a Cookbook Queen. Kristan’s site is full of incredible recipes: from Butter Beer Cupcakes to Homemade Boston Cream Pie Twinkies, you’re met with delightful sugary goodness at every turn.

Not only is Kristan a talented baker and blogger, her sense of humor and charm will keep you coming back for more. If you have never been to her site, I urge you to drop whatever you are doing at this very moment and head over. Make sure you’re crazy comfortable, because I can guarantee you’ll be doing some serious browsing.

Hey guys!!

I’m Kristan from Confessions of a Cookbook Queen and I’m so excited to be guest posting for Jamie today. I was a blog reader way before I decided to start my own blog, and Jamie was always one of my favorites. Her photos are gorgeous and her recipes are always very approachable, which is perfect for someone like me who has had no formal training in the kitchen.

What I’m saying is, I don’t cook a lot of fancy stuff.

So when Jamie was all, “Hey do you want to do a Rolo recipe”, it was almost just too perfect. Because candy + baked goods + me = pretty much my life.

Thanks so much for letting me visit today. I hope to see you over at my pink and sparkly blog sometime!!

With that being said–let’s make some brownies, want to?

Rolo Brownies

Yield: 12 servings

Ingredients:
1 box dark chocolate fudge cake mix
1/3 cup evaporated milk
1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, melted
About 40 Rolos, unwrapped (I bought a 12 oz bag and ate the extras)
1/2 cup peanut butter chips

Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 350. Butter a 8 inch square baking pan or spray well with nonstick baking spray.
2. In a large bowl, combine cake mix, evaporated milk, and butter until combined. Divide mixture in half and press half into the bottom of prepared pan. Bake for 8 minutes. Remove pan from oven and set aside. Let brownies cool for about 10 minutes.
3. Place Rolos over the surface of the brownies, very close together. Sprinkle peanut butter chips in all the spaces between. On a piece of parchment or wax paper, pat remaining brownie dough into a rough 8 inch square. Turn onto the top of the Rolo layer, dough side down and peel paper off. Place in the oven and bake for another 20-25 minutes.
4. Let brownies cool before cutting into squares and eating.

Notes:
**adapted from Knock You Naked Brownies

About Kristan

I'm Kristan, the baker, mom, and displaced housewife behind the food and humor blog Confessions of a Cookbook Queen

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Tagged as: brownies, Candy, Caramel, Chocolate, Desserts, Easy Recipes, Guest Post, Rolos, Stuffed

{ 52 comments… read them below or add one }

1 Blog is the New Black June 21, 2011 at 10:08 pm

Oh boy, these make me DROOL!

2 Amber June 21, 2011 at 10:30 pm

I love brownies, I love rolos, and I *extra* love Kristan! Great guest post

3 Liz June 21, 2011 at 10:40 pm

These look so amazing. I am now dissatisfied with my night and only brownies will make it better.

My husband just rolls his eyes at me.

4 Liz June 21, 2011 at 10:41 pm

Those look so delicious!!! Now the rest of my night will be horrible if I don’t get some brownies.

My husband is rolling his eyes at me.

5 Liz June 21, 2011 at 10:42 pm

umm, so sorry to post twice! thought it didn’t work the first time, but i guess it did! Not too good with the ol’ technology I guess

6 Brian @ A Thought For Food June 21, 2011 at 10:49 pm

A great first guest post!!! My father is a huge fan of rolos and i have no doubt that he would adore these brownies! They look to die for!

7 Erin @ Dinners, Dishes and Desserts June 21, 2011 at 10:50 pm

Oh wow, these look absolutely amazing! Who doesn’t love brownies, and rolos – but together?! Oh my!

8 donna June 23, 2011 at 10:53 am: first, there were rolo’s
just imagine the possibilities using reese’ – buttefingers – snickers, etc,
be ready to fight a sugar coma but hey….that’s what meds are for, right?!? (just kidding!)
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9 Tara @ Chip Chip Hooray June 21, 2011 at 10:54 pm

Brownies that have surprises inside = pretty much the best thing ever. Extra points for using peanut butter AND caramel.

A+ guest post!

10 Shaina June 21, 2011 at 10:56 pm

And I die. No really, I die. Rolos are one of my favorite candies. In a brownie? THAT brownie? Death. Surely.

11 Stephanie June 21, 2011 at 11:16 pm

You know, Rolos hurt my teeth eating them straight-up, but if they were swaddled in brownies, I bet the problem would be solved. Looks GREAT!

12 Courtney B June 21, 2011 at 11:17 pm

Oh YUM!! I will definitely be making these!! My husband will love me forever, or your kristan… either way! He’ll be a happy man and my tummy will be even more happy!

13 trisha June 21, 2011 at 11:34 pm

Serve these up with a side of Rolo McFlurry and I think I can just die happy from Rolo coma.

14 Vimitha June 21, 2011 at 11:39 pm

Looks so gorgeous… I would just die for them…

15 Katrina June 22, 2011 at 1:31 am

These brownies make me so, so, happy!

16 Megan June 22, 2011 at 2:09 am

I just made these and OMG are they delicious! And they’re SO EASY it’s almost too good to be true, but it’s not, so make them, like now.

17 Sylvie @ Gourmande in the Kitchen June 22, 2011 at 4:25 am

Nice to see you here Kristan. I was already sold when you said chocolate and rolos and then you went and upped the goodness and threw in peanut butter chips! Love it.

18 Maris(In Good Taste) June 22, 2011 at 4:40 am

Rolos are a favorite candy of mine so these are making me very happy!

19 Lauren at Keep It Sweet June 22, 2011 at 5:51 am

These look AMAZING!

20 Lydia June 22, 2011 at 7:48 am

I can’t wait to try these!!! They look amazing! I must share with my family too. My dad would always bring me Rolos home whenever he went on a business trip

21 Kristen June 22, 2011 at 8:12 am

I’m a huge rolo fan – these brownies look over the top fantastic!

22 Paula June 22, 2011 at 8:22 am

Great post Kristan! Wonderful way to kick off a week dedicated to Rolo’s.

23 Caroline @ chocolate and carrots June 22, 2011 at 8:40 am

Oh wow, Kristan. These look fabulous!!!

24 Ann June 22, 2011 at 9:22 am

Wonderful – I love the guest posting as it introduces so many other blogs to readers….Thanks!

25 Robyn June 22, 2011 at 9:30 am

Are you kidding me? Rolos are awesome, brownies are awesome, Rolo brownies are blowing my mind.

26 Wenderly June 22, 2011 at 9:49 am

I haven’t enjoyed a Rolo in years!!!! I LOVE those things…and these are over-the-top *swoon*

27 Amanda June 22, 2011 at 11:25 am

Kristan, these are AMAZING!!! You seriously just rocked my world. I must make them!!

28 Amy @ A Little Nosh June 22, 2011 at 2:10 pm

Yep, I’m making these. Very very soon.

29 Kristen June 22, 2011 at 2:31 pm

These look absolutely fabulous! I am off to the store now to get the ingredients! Thanks for sharing, Kristan!

30 megan @ whatmegansmaking June 22, 2011 at 3:22 pm

These look amazing! As does everything you create on your blog. Love

31 sensiblecooking June 22, 2011 at 3:23 pm

5 Ingredients and that fabulous looking dessert, of course I will be making it tonight.

32 Connie the Cookie Monster June 22, 2011 at 4:05 pm

i love rolo!! but i think one time my sister bit into one and a maggot fell out so we’re kinda afraid to buy anymoree.. lol

33 Lisa P June 22, 2011 at 5:41 pm

YUM. Rolos are one of my faves!

34 Lisa P June 22, 2011 at 7:35 pm: Well, not anymore after reading Connie the Cookie Monsters comment
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35 Happy When Not Hungry June 22, 2011 at 6:08 pm

Wow these brownies look fabulous! I haven’t had Rolos in forever. YUM!

36 Aimee @ Simple Bites June 22, 2011 at 6:32 pm

What fun to see you here, Kristan!! These brownies look IN.sane. And would be a hit with the hubby, who is almostbutnotquite as crazy about Rolos as Miss Shaina above.

37 Rachel @ Not Rachael Ray June 22, 2011 at 6:35 pm

Great guest post–these look amazing!

38 Jen @ My Kitchen Addiction June 22, 2011 at 10:33 pm

These look just incredible… I’m always happy to have another brownie recipe to try, and this one has moved right to the top of my list!

39 Muriel June 22, 2011 at 10:41 pm

That is INSANE!
Beautiful. but still insane!
I LOVE IT!

40 Amy June 22, 2011 at 11:05 pm

Might be able to secure the spot of favourite daughter if I bake these for Dad this weekend…
Great idea!

41 Megan June 23, 2011 at 9:39 pm

These sound and look absolutely amazing. Baked goods with candy in them = heaven….a heaven full of chocolate Thanks for sharing!

42 Heather @ Multiply Delicious June 23, 2011 at 11:06 pm

Oh my heavens, these look amazing! I haven’t had a Rolo in a really long time. They used to my very favorite chocolate candy growing up. I have to make these! Amazing!

43 Kara June 25, 2011 at 11:34 am

Did you know McDonalds currently has a Rolos McFlurry?! I almost nixed my large iced tea and got that instead!! Haven’t tried it yet, but I will SOON!

I will also try these! Whoa! These look f-a-n-t-a-s-t-i-c!!!

44 Katrina June 28, 2011 at 4:42 pm

Really, let them cool before cutting and eating? has anyone been able to DO that??

45 Weekend Cowgirl June 30, 2011 at 9:35 am

Guess who will be making these for the 4th???!!!

46 Katrina July 1, 2011 at 11:06 am

Made these the other night (without peanut butter chips, hubby doesn’t like chocolate and peanut butter (gasp)) and they were fantastic. I think I overcooked them some, so I’ll cook each layer a little less next time. Dusted top with powdered sugar. Love that the directions told me to eat the rest of the rolos

My son served these for dessert last night with moose tracks ice cream on top, drizzled with hershey’s syrup. Yummm!

47 iscribbler July 5, 2011 at 11:08 pm

I made these (minus the chips but with slightly more rolos) and they were really delicious. Everyone ate them right up and I was able to get 20 good sized brownies out of this recipe. Thank you so much for sharing it!

48 Brandi B July 8, 2011 at 6:08 pm

Made these, as written, for my hubby’s b-day party and they were a HUGE success! Even people that said they aren’t big on sweets (seriously? no one believes you) loved them. Thanks for the yumminess and a fun blog that I’ve just started to explore!

49 Heather August 17, 2011 at 2:11 am