Description
Indulge in these rich and gooey Salted Caramel Brownies, featuring a perfect balance of deep chocolate flavor and luscious salted caramel swirls. Baked to perfection with a sprinkle of sea salt flakes for an irresistible sweet and salty treat, these brownies are a crowd-pleaser perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Brownie Batter
- 1/2 cup salted butter, melted
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Caramel & Topping
- 1/3 cup caramel sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 teaspoon sea salt flakes for topping
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, allowing an overhang on the sides for easy removal of the brownies after baking.
- Mix Sugars and Butter: In a large bowl, whisk together the melted salted butter, granulated sugar, and light brown sugar until the mixture is smooth and well combined, creating the base of your batter.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Incorporate the eggs and vanilla extract into the sugar mixture, whisking thoroughly to achieve a uniform texture without overmixing.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: Sift together the all-purpose flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. Fold these dry ingredients gently into the wet mixture until just combined, ensuring a light batter.
- Layer First Batter: Spread half of the brownie batter evenly in the prepared baking pan, smoothing the top to create an even layer.
- Add Caramel Swirl: Drizzle half of the caramel sauce over the batter and use a knife to gently swirl it into the batter, creating a marbled effect.
- Layer Second Batter and Caramel: Spread the remaining brownie batter over the caramel layer. Drizzle the remaining caramel sauce on top and swirl again for a beautiful marbled presentation.
- Sprinkle Salt Flakes: Evenly sprinkle the teaspoon of sea salt flakes over the top to enhance the sweet and salty flavor contrast.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the edges are set and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with moist crumbs. Avoid overbaking to maintain fudgy texture.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the brownies to cool completely in the pan. Use the parchment paper overhang to lift the brownies out, slice into 12 even squares, and serve.
Notes
- For best results, do not overmix the batter to keep brownies tender.
- Use good quality cocoa powder for a deeper chocolate flavor.
- You can substitute caramel sauce with homemade caramel for a more intense taste.
- Cooling the brownies completely ensures clean slicing.
- Sea salt flakes add a lovely texture and balance; do not omit.
