
02/21/2025
🍫 Salted Caramel Brownies 🧂
Indulge in the perfect combination of rich, fudgy brownies and gooey salted caramel! These Salted Caramel Brownies are the ultimate treat for those who love sweet and salty desserts. A chewy, chocolatey base topped with creamy caramel and a hint of sea salt—what’s not to love? 😍
Ingredients:
For the Brownies:
1 cup unsalted butter (melted)
1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar (packed)
3 large eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 cup chocolate chips (optional, for extra richness)
For the Salted Caramel Topping:
1/2 cup unsalted butter
1/2 cup brown sugar (packed)
1/4 cup heavy cream
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 tsp sea salt (plus extra for sprinkling)
Instructions:
Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy removal.
Make the Brownie Batter: In a large bowl, mix the melted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smooth. Add in the eggs and vanilla extract, and stir until combined. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, salt, and baking powder. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined. Fold in the chocolate chips if desired.
Bake the Brownies: Pour the brownie batter into the prepared baking pan, spreading it out evenly. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs (not wet). Let the brownies cool completely in the pan.
Make the Salted Caramel Sauce: While the brownies are cooling, make the salted caramel topping. In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Stir in the brown sugar and heavy cream, and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer. Let it cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring constantly, until thickened. Remove from heat, and stir in the vanilla extract and sea salt.
Assemble the Brownies: Once the brownies are completely cool, pour the salted caramel sauce over the top of the brownies, spreading it evenly. Sprinkle with a little extra sea salt for that perfect salty-sweet balance.
Serve: Allow the caramel to set before slicing the brownies into squares. Enjoy these indulgent, gooey brownies with a glass of milk or on their own!
These Salted Caramel Brownies are the perfect balance of rich chocolate, creamy caramel, and a salty kick. They’re sure to be a crowd-pleaser every time! 🍫✨