Salted Caramel Brownies
Fudgy chocolate brownies with a hidden layer of melted caramel candy inside, topped with a velvety caramel drizzle and flaky sea salt. Rich, gooey, sweet-and-salty perfection in every square.
- Total Time1 hour
- Yield16 servings 1x
Ingredients
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Brownie Batter
- nonstick cooking spray, for greasing
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, melted (175 g / 1 1/2 sticks)
- 1 cup granulated sugar (200 g)
- 1/2 cup brown sugar (110 g)
- 3 large eggs
- 3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (190 g)
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (30 g)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (85 g)
- 3 cups soft caramel candy (985 g)
Caramel Topping
- 1 1/2 cups soft caramel candy (490 g)
- 1/4 cup heavy cream (60 mL)
- flaky sea salt, for sprinkling
Instructions
- Preheat and Prep: Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Grease an 8×8-inch baking pan and line with parchment paper.
- Make the Batter: In a large bowl, whisk together melted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar. Add eggs and vanilla extract, whisk until thoroughly combined. Sift in flour, cocoa powder, and salt, fold to incorporate. Fold in chocolate chips.
- Build the Caramel Layer: Pour half the batter into the baking pan and spread to cover the bottom. Arrange caramel candies in a single layer over the batter. Pour remaining batter over the caramels and spread to cover.
- Bake: Bake for 35 minutes or until center is cooked through. Remove from oven and let cool completely.
- Make the Topping: Combine caramel candies and heavy cream in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring between each, until thick and velvety.
- Top and Finish: Pour caramel topping over cooled brownies. Let set for 10 minutes. Sprinkle with flaky sea salt, slice, and serve.
Notes
For cleaner slices, refrigerate brownies for 1 hour before cutting and use a sharp knife run under hot water between cuts. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days. The caramel layer inside will stay gooey and soft. For an extra decadent finish, drizzle with melted chocolate in addition to the caramel topping.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Snack
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 44
- Sodium: 290
- Saturated Fat: 9
- Protein: 4
