These Gold Rush Brownies are ooey-gooey, extra chocolatey, and only require 5 ingredients! Bonus: you can eat the raw batter!
The original recipe for gold rush brownies came from an Bordon’s Eagle Brand Milk flyer in the 1950s. With a few twists, I think my version is even better than the original!
What are gold rush brownies?
Gold rush brownies are a baked good made with graham cracker crumbs, chocolate chips, sweetened condensed milk, salt, and vanilla extract.
Pro tip
See Variations for a few twists on the original!
Ingredients and variations
I made two versions today: the original and loaded chocolate!
- Graham Cracker Crumbs – give the original brownies their structure. These take the place of flour in “regular” brownies. In the chocolate version I tested, I used crushed chocolate teddy grahams. Get creative, try another flavor of graham cracker: like honey cinnamon instead!
- Chocolate Chips and Other Mix Ins – for the original, I used semi-sweet chocolate chunks and for the chocolate, I used equal parts peanut butter chips, white chocolate chips, butterscotch chips, and dark chocolate chips. I also stirred in a few chopped pecans! If you want to mix it up, try another nut like walnuts or another baking chip like cinnamon chips. Chopped candy, like Reese’s or M&Ms, might also be delicious!
- Salt – balances out the sweetness of the sweetened condensed milk and enhances the other flavors in the bars.
- Sweetened Condensed Milk – sweetens and binds the bars together so they hold their shape. The only substitute would be sweetened condensed coconut milk.
- Vanilla Extract – provides a warm, rich, cozy flavor! Try other extracts (in very small amounts), such as mint, orange, or almond!
How to store
Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to 1 week at room temperature, in the fridge for 2 weeks, or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
To enjoy again, thaw, if frozen, and enjoy chilled, room temperature, or warm in the microwave.
– Jennifer
Gold Rush Brownies
These Gold Rush Brownies are ooey-gooey, extra chocolatey, and only require 5 ingredients! Bonus: you can eat the raw batter!
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Yield: 16 brownies
Equipment for this recipe
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Ingredients
Gold Rush Brownies
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chunks
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
Chocolate Gold Rush Brownies
- 1 (10 oz) box chocolate teddy grahams crushed using a food processor (about 2 cups crumbs)
- 1 cup mixed baking chips I did 1/4 cup each: peanut butter chips, white chocolate chips, butterscotch chips, and dark chocolate chips
- ½ cup chopped pecans
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
Instructions
Gold Rush Brownies
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F, grease a non-stick square 8x8 baking pan with cooking spray, then line with a parchment paper sling. Set aside.
- Place graham cracker crumbs, chocolate chunks, and salt into a large bowl and stir until combined.
- Pour in the condensed milk and vanilla and stir until well combined (this mixture is THICK, so it will take a little elbow grease).
- Dump the batter into the prepared baking dish, spray your hands with cooking spray (this keeps the batter from sticking to your hands), then press the mixture into an even layer in the pan. Top with additional chocolate chunks, if desired.
- Bake in preheated oven for 20-30 minutes or until an inserted toothpick comes out *almost* clean (these bars just need to be cooked enough to hold their shape).
- Cool for 10 minutes before using the parchment paper sling to remove the bars from the pan.
- Slice into bars, serve, and enjoy!
Chocolate Gold Rush Brownies
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F, grease a non-stick square 8x8 baking pan with cooking spray, then line with a parchment paper sling. Set aside.
- Place chocolate teddy bear crumbs, mixed baking chips, pecans, and salt into a large bowl and stir until combined.
- Pour in the condensed milk and vanilla and stir until well combined (this mixture is THICK, so it will take a little elbow grease).
- Dump the batter into the prepared baking dish, spray your hands with cooking spray, then press the mixture into an even layer in the pan. Top with additional baking chips/pecans, if desired.
- Bake in preheated oven for 30-40 minutes or until an inserted toothpick comes out *almost* clean (these bars just need to be cooked enough to hold their shape).
- Cool for 10 minutes before using the parchment paper sling to remove the bars from the pan.
- Slice into bars, serve, and enjoy!
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STORING
Room Temp:1 Week
Refrigerator:2 Weeks
Freezer:3 Months
Reheat:Thaw, if frozen, then enjoy chilled, room temp, or warm
*Storage times may vary based on temperature and conditions
Notes
Nutritional information is for 1 out of 16 bars for the original gold rush brownies. Chocolate version should be similar.
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Nutrition Information
Nutrition Facts
Gold Rush Brownies
Amount Per Serving (1 brownie)
Calories 192 Calories from Fat 72
% Daily Value*
Fat 8g12%
Saturated Fat 4g25%
Trans Fat 1g
Cholesterol 9mg3%
Sodium 175mg8%
Potassium 176mg5%
Carbohydrates 27g9%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 20g22%
Protein 3g6%
Vitamin A 72IU1%
Vitamin C 1mg1%
Calcium 86mg9%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
*Note: Nutrition information is estimated and varies based on products used.
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