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Salted Caramel Brownies

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Rich, fudgy brownies swirled with homemade salted caramel for the perfect balance of sweet and salty. Gooey, indulgent, and bakery-worthy, yet easy enough to make at home.

  • Author: Sophia
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 45 minutes
  • Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes (including cooling)
  • Yield: 9 brownies
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup cocoa powder
  • 1 1/2 cups sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 12 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon brewed coffee (optional)
  • 1/2 cup bittersweet chocolate disks or chunks (optional)
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream, room temperature
  • 1 to 1 1/2 teaspoons sea salt

Instructions

  1. Make the caramel: Heat 1 cup sugar in a saucepan over medium-high heat until melted and amber. Stir in butter carefully, then add cream and sea salt. Cool 15 minutes.
  2. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
  3. Melt butter in a mixing bowl. Stir in sugar, eggs, vanilla, salt, and optional coffee.
  4. Fold in cocoa powder, flour, and chocolate disks if using.
  5. Spread half the brownie batter into the pan. Pour about 3/4 cup cooled caramel on top. Spread remaining batter over caramel.
  6. Bake 40–45 minutes, until a knife inserted in the center comes out with moist crumbs. Cool completely before slicing into 9 squares.

Notes

  • Check doneness with a toothpick; a few moist crumbs are ideal.
  • Homemade caramel gives the best flavor, but store-bought works in a pinch.
  • Coffee enhances chocolate flavor but is optional.
  • Double recipe for a 9×13-inch pan; bake ~50 minutes.
  • For neat cuts, chill before slicing and wipe knife clean between cuts.

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