Description
Rich, fudgy brownies topped with a layer of homemade salted caramel.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter
- 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup packed light brown sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- For Caramel: 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup heavy cream, warmed
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into pieces
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a 9×13 inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on the sides.
- In a medium saucepan, melt the 1 cup of butter over medium heat. Remove from heat and whisk in both sugars until combined.
- Whisk in the eggs one at a time until fully incorporated. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the cocoa powder, flour, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Fold in the chocolate chips. Spread the batter evenly into the prepared pan.
- Bake for 25 to 30 minutes. Let cool slightly while you make the caramel.
- For the caramel: In a clean, heavy-bottomed saucepan, melt the 1 cup of sugar over medium heat. Do not stir initially; gently swirl the pan as the sugar melts and turns an amber color.
- Once the sugar is fully melted and amber, remove from heat. Carefully whisk in the warm heavy cream (it will bubble vigorously). Whisk until smooth.
- Whisk in the 4 tablespoons of butter until melted. Stir in the sea salt.
- Pour the caramel evenly over the slightly cooled brownies.
- Return the pan to the oven and bake for an additional 5 to 7 minutes, or until the caramel is set but still soft.
- Let the brownies cool completely before lifting them out of the pan using the parchment overhang and cutting into squares.
Notes
- For cleaner cuts, chill the finished brownies for at least 2 hours before slicing.
- You can use store-bought caramel sauce to save time, but adjust the amount to cover the brownie layer.
- Prep Time: 20 min
- Cook Time: 40 min
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie square
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 35
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 22
- Saturated Fat: 14
- Unsaturated Fat: 8
- Trans Fat: 0.5
- Carbohydrates: 38
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 4
- Cholesterol: 90
Keywords: salted caramel, brownies, chocolate, fudge, dessert, sweet, baked goods