Description
Indulgent salted caramel brownies offer a delightful dance of rich chocolate and silky caramel, creating an irresistible dessert sensation. Sweet and salty layers meld perfectly, promising a memorable treat you’ll savor with pure culinary delight.
Ingredients
Scale
Chocolate and Butter:
- 1 (11.5 ounces / 326 grams) bag 60% Ghirardelli bittersweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup (2 sticks / 226 grams) unsalted butter, room temperature
Sugars and Eggs:
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- ½ cup light brown sugar, firmly packed
- 5 large eggs, room temperature
Dry Ingredients and Seasonings:
- 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup salted caramel sauce, divided
- Flaky sea salt, to taste
Instructions
- Craft a smooth, velvety chocolate base by gently melting chocolate chips and butter using a double boiler, ensuring no water touches the chocolate. Whisk sugars into the molten mixture until fully incorporated and allow to cool naturally to room temperature.
- Prepare baking vessel by thoroughly greasing a 9×13-inch pan and lining with parchment for effortless removal. Blend eggs and vanilla into cooled chocolate mixture with minimal stirring to maintain dense texture.
- Delicately sift dry ingredients over chocolate base, folding gently until flour disappears completely. Avoid aggressive mixing which could compromise brownie’s signature fudgy consistency.
- Construct decadent layers by spreading half the batter evenly, creating a uniform foundation. Artfully drizzle caramel sauce across surface, leaving small margins around edges to prevent burning.
- Carefully distribute remaining batter over caramel layer, using a spatula to create smooth, even coverage. Embellish with additional caramel swirls and a light dusting of flaky sea salt for enhanced flavor complexity.
- Position pan in preheated oven, rotating midway through baking cycle to ensure consistent heat distribution. Check doneness by inserting toothpick – minimal moist crumbs indicate perfect consistency.
- Allow brownies to cool completely, permitting structural stability and intensifying flavor profiles. Cut into precise squares, revealing beautiful caramel marbling within rich chocolate landscape.
- Serve accompanied by complementary elements like vanilla ice cream or whipped cream, elevating this indulgent dessert experience.
Notes
- Achieve the perfect gooey texture by slightly underbaking the brownies, ensuring they remain moist and fudgy in the center.
- Experiment with different chocolate types like dark, milk, or a blend to customize the richness and depth of flavor.
- Use high-quality sea salt for a sophisticated touch that enhances the caramel’s sweetness and creates a delightful flavor contrast.
- Gluten-free option: Substitute all
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 16
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 38 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 43 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg