You know that moment when you bite into a brownie and the edges are chewy, the middle is gooey, and then there’s this ribbon of buttery caramel that takes it way over the top? Yeah. That’s these brownies.
These Salted Caramel Brownies are rich, fudgy, and swirled with homemade (or store-bought — no shame) salted caramel. A sprinkle of flaky sea salt on top makes them utterly craveable. They’re perfect for bake sales, birthdays, or just… Thursdays when you want to feel something.
If you love the chocolate-caramel combo, try my [Caramel Stuffed Chocolate Cookies] or the insanely good [Chocolate Caramel Tart] too.
🍫 Ingredients
For the brownies:
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
- 8 oz semisweet chocolate, chopped
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
For the caramel swirl:
- 1/2 cup caramel sauce (homemade or store-bought)
- Flaky sea salt, for topping
🥣 Instructions
1. Prep: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
2. Melt butter and chocolate: In a saucepan, melt butter and chocolate over low heat, stirring until smooth. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
3. Mix wet ingredients: Whisk in both sugars, then the eggs and vanilla.
4. Add dry ingredients: Gently stir in flour, cocoa powder, and salt until just combined.
5. Layer & swirl: Pour half the batter into the pan. Drizzle half the caramel over it. Add remaining batter, then swirl remaining caramel on top with a knife.
6. Bake: Bake 30–35 minutes, until the center is just set. Sprinkle with flaky sea salt.
7. Cool: Let cool completely in the pan before slicing (trust me).
📝 Notes
- Want a deeper caramel flavor? Use dark caramel or add a pinch of espresso powder.
- Double the batch in a 9×13-inch pan — just add 5–10 minutes to bake time.
🍴 Serving Tips
- Dust with extra cocoa or a touch of powdered sugar before serving.
- Serve slightly warmed with a scoop of vanilla or salted caramel ice cream.
- Cut into mini squares for party platters.
🧁 Creative Variations
- Nutty swirl: Add chopped toasted pecans or walnuts with the caramel.
- Espresso kick: Stir 1 tsp instant espresso powder into the batter.
- Spicy-sweet: Add a pinch of cayenne for a Mexican chocolate twist.
🛠 Troubleshooting
- Too gooey? Chill in the fridge before slicing.
- Dry edges? Check oven temp or try baking 5 mins less next time.
- Caramel sunk? Gently warm it before drizzling so it spreads better.
🧊 Storage Info
- Room temp: Store in airtight container up to 4 days.
- Fridge: Keeps up to a week.
- Freeze: Wrap tightly; freeze up to 2 months. Thaw overnight.
Salted Caramel Brownies
Ingredients
For the brownies:
- 1/2 cup 1 stick unsalted butter
- 8 oz semisweet chocolate chopped
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
For the caramel swirl:
- 1/2 cup caramel sauce homemade or store-bought
- Flaky sea salt for topping
Instructions
- Prep: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- Melt butter and chocolate: In a saucepan, melt butter and chocolate over low heat, stirring until smooth. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- Mix wet ingredients: Whisk in both sugars, then the eggs and vanilla.
- Add dry ingredients: Gently stir in flour, cocoa powder, and salt until just combined.
- Layer & swirl: Pour half the batter into the pan. Drizzle half the caramel over it. Add remaining batter, then swirl remaining caramel on top with a knife.
- Bake: Bake 30–35 minutes, until the center is just set. Sprinkle with flaky sea salt.
- Cool: Let cool completely in the pan before slicing (trust me).
Notes
- Want a deeper caramel flavor? Use dark caramel or add a pinch of espresso powder.
- Double the batch in a 9×13-inch pan — just add 5–10 minutes to bake time.
Let me know if these make your chocolate-loving heart as happy as mine! Tag me @DessertiqueKitchen if you bake them — I wanna see! 🍫✨
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