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Salted Caramel Brownies

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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 16 servings

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 8x8-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 9x13-inch pan — just add 5–10 minutes to bake time.