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Salted Caramel Brownies Recipe

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Decadent Salted Caramel Brownies combine rich chocolate brownie batter with a luscious homemade salted caramel sauce. These indulgent treats feature a gooey caramel swirl and a sprinkle of flaky sea salt for a perfect balance of sweet and salty flavors.

  • Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings

Ingredients

Salted Caramel Sauce

  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 6 tbsp unsalted butter, room temperature, cubed
  • ½ cup heavy cream, room temperature
  • 1 tsp sea salt
  • ½ tsp vanilla extract

Brownies

  • 10 tbsp unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 4 oz semi-sweet chocolate, chopped (about ½ cup + 1 tbsp)
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 1½ tsp vanilla extract
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • ¾ tsp salt

Instructions

  1. Make the salted caramel: In a medium saucepan, heat the sugar over medium-high heat for 5-6 minutes. Stir constantly with a heat-proof rubber spatula to prevent burning. The sugar will clump before melting and eventually turn a dark amber color.
  2. Add butter to caramel: Remove the pan from heat and carefully stir in the cubed butter. The mixture will bubble vigorously. Stir continuously for 1-2 minutes until the butter fully combines with the sugar and the mixture smooths out.
  3. Add heavy cream: Return the pan to low heat and slowly pour in the heavy cream while stirring. The mixture will bubble again. Let it boil gently for about 1 minute. Remove from heat and stir in sea salt and vanilla extract. Set aside to cool.
  4. Prepare for baking: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8 inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving overhangs for easy removal.
  5. Melt chocolate and butter: In a microwave-safe bowl, heat the butter and chopped semi-sweet chocolate on high for 30 seconds. Stir, then continue heating in 10-15 second intervals, stirring in between, until smooth and fully melted.
  6. Mix brownie batter: Transfer the melted chocolate and butter mixture to a large bowl. Add the sugar and stir until combined. Incorporate the eggs, egg yolk, and vanilla extract, mixing thoroughly.
  7. Add dry ingredients: Sift together the flour, cocoa powder, and salt in a separate bowl. Gradually fold into the wet ingredients until just combined, ensuring no flour streaks remain.
  8. Assemble brownies: Pour just over half of the brownie batter into the prepared pan. Spoon ¾ cup of the cooled caramel sauce over the batter. Use a knife to gently swirl the caramel, avoiding the edges of the pan. Spread the remaining brownie batter evenly over the caramel layer.
  9. Bake the brownies: Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 30-35 minutes. Insert a knife into the center to check doneness; it should come out clean. Remove brownies and allow them to cool completely for about 1 hour.
  10. Finish and serve: Once cooled, drizzle the remaining caramel sauce over the top of the brownies. Sprinkle with flaky sea salt, cut into 12 squares, and enjoy your salted caramel brownies!

Notes

  • Use room temperature ingredients to ensure smooth mixing and even baking.
  • Be cautious when handling hot caramel; it can cause serious burns.
  • Do not overbake the brownies to keep them fudgy and moist.
  • Let the brownies cool fully before cutting to achieve clean slices.
  • Swirling the caramel into the batter creates beautiful marbled effects.
  • Author: Monica
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 40 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://monicarecipes.com/salted-caramel-brownies-recipe/