Chocolate Fudge Caramel Brownies
Deliciously rich and fudgy brownies with smooth caramel ribbons and a sprinkle of sea salt, perfect for gatherings or cozy nights.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 16 squares 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ½ tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1 cup soft caramel candies or caramel sauce
- 2 tbsp heavy cream
- Sea salt flakes (optional)
- Chocolate chips or chunks (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a baking pan.
- Melt the butter until silky smooth, then mix in the sugar until combined.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, and stir in the vanilla extract.
- Whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt in another bowl. Gradually add these dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
- Pour half of the brownie batter into the prepared pan, spreading it evenly.
- Melt the caramel candies (or sauce) and heavy cream in a small saucepan over low heat until smooth.
- Add the caramel layer over the brownie batter in the pan.
- Spread the remaining brownie batter evenly over the caramel layer.
- Sprinkle sea salt flakes and chocolate chips or chunks on top if desired.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out with a few moist crumbs.
- Cool before slicing into squares.
Notes
For a nutty kick, add walnuts or pecans; substitute caramel with peanut butter or Nutella for variations. Store leftovers in an airtight container.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 39g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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