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Decadent Salted Caramel Brownies Recipe Easy Homemade with Flaky Sea Salt

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These decadent salted caramel brownies combine a rich, fudgy chocolate base with molten caramel swirls and a delicate sprinkle of flaky sea salt for a perfect sweet and salty treat.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (227g) unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 ½ cups (300g) granulated sugar
  • ½ cup (100g) brown sugar, packed
  • 3 large eggs, room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 1 cup (125g) all-purpose flour, sifted
  • ¾ cup (75g) unsweetened cocoa powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¾ cup caramel sauce (homemade or store-bought)
  • Flaky sea salt, for sprinkling on top

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×9-inch pan lightly with butter and line it with parchment paper, leaving some overhang for easy brownie removal.
  2. Melt the butter in a microwave-safe bowl or on the stove until fully liquid but not browned. Let it cool slightly for 5 minutes.
  3. Whisk granulated sugar, brown sugar, and melted butter together in a large bowl until smooth and glossy, about 1-2 minutes.
  4. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition, then stir in vanilla extract until the batter is thick and shiny.
  5. In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, cocoa powder, and salt.
  6. Fold the dry ingredients gently into the wet mixture using a spatula until no streaks of flour remain. Do not overmix.
  7. Pour half the batter into the prepared pan, smoothing it out evenly.
  8. Drizzle half of the caramel sauce in dollops over the batter and swirl gently with a knife or skewer to create pockets of caramel.
  9. Spread the remaining batter evenly over the caramel swirl.
  10. Top with the remaining caramel sauce, swirling lightly again for a marbled effect.
  11. Bake for 30-35 minutes, rotating the pan halfway through. The edges should be set but the center slightly soft; a toothpick should come out with a few moist crumbs.
  12. Remove from oven and immediately sprinkle flaky sea salt evenly over the top.
  13. Cool completely on a rack before cutting into squares to let the caramel set properly.

Notes

Use warm but not hot melted butter to avoid cooking the eggs prematurely. Use quality cocoa powder for best flavor. Do not overmix the batter to keep brownies tender. Swirl caramel gently to create pockets rather than a uniform layer. Cool brownies completely before cutting to prevent messy slices. Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months.

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