Salted Caramel Brownies

 Salted Caramel Brownies combine rich chocolate brownies with gooey salted caramel for a perfect sweet and salty treat. Here's a recipe to make them from scratch:

Ingredients:

For the Brownie:

1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter

8 oz (about 1 cup) semi-sweet chocolate, chopped

1 cup granulated sugar

1/2 cup brown sugar, packed

3 large eggs

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1/2 cup all-purpose flour

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon baking powder

1/2 cup cocoa powder (unsweetened)

For the Salted Caramel:

1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter

1 cup heavy cream

3/4 cup brown sugar, packed

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1/2 teaspoon salt

Instructions:

1. Make the Brownies:

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper or grease it lightly.

In a medium saucepan, melt the butter and chopped chocolate over low heat, stirring occasionally until smooth. Remove from heat and let it cool for a few minutes.

In a large bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth and well combined.

Add the melted chocolate mixture to the sugar mixture and stir until combined.

In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, salt, baking powder, and cocoa powder.

Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until fully incorporated.

Pour the brownie batter into the prepared pan and spread it evenly.

2. Bake the Brownies:

Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs (don't overbake). Remove from the oven and let the brownies cool completely in the pan.

3. Make the Salted Caramel:

In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Once melted, add the brown sugar and stir to combine.

Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer and cook for about 5 minutes, stirring constantly. Be careful not to let it boil too hard.

Slowly add the heavy cream, continuing to stir. The caramel will bubble up, so stir until smooth and fully combined.

Stir in the vanilla extract and salt. Let the caramel simmer for another 1-2 minutes, then remove from heat and set aside to cool slightly.

4. Assemble the Brownies:

Once the brownies have cooled, pour the caramel sauce over the top, spreading it evenly. The caramel will be thick, but you can use a spatula to help it cover the surface.

Allow the caramel to set for a few minutes. If desired, sprinkle a pinch of sea salt over the caramel for an extra touch of flavor.

5. Chill and Cut:

For best results, refrigerate the brownies for about 30 minutes to help the caramel firm up.

Once chilled, cut the brownies into squares or bars and enjoy!

These salted caramel brownies are a decadent, indulgent desse

rt that's perfect for chocolate lovers who enjoy the balance of sweet and salty flavors.