Family-sized Salted Caramel Brownie Recipe
Perfect for 6-8 people.
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Ingredients
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Brownie Base
Salted Caramel Sauce
Method
Brownie Preparation
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13 inch baking pan.
- 2
Melt the Butter
In a large saucepan, melt 1 cup of unsalted butter over medium heat.
- 3
Combine Sugars
Remove from heat and stir in 2 cups of granulated sugar and 1 cup of brown sugar until well combined.
- 4
Add Eggs and Vanilla
Add 4 large eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in 2 tsp of vanilla extract.
- 5
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a separate bowl, whisk together 1 cup of all-purpose flour, 1 cup of unsweetened cocoa powder, and 1 tsp of salt.
- 6
Combine Mixtures
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined. Fold in 1 cup of chocolate chips.
- 7
Bake the Brownies
Pour the brownie batter into the prepared baking pan and smooth the top. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out with a few moist crumbs.
Salted Caramel Sauce Preparation
- 8
Make the Caramel
In a medium saucepan, heat 1 cup of granulated sugar over medium heat. Stir constantly until the sugar melts and turns a golden amber color.
- 9
Add Butter
Once the sugar is melted, carefully add 6 tbsp of unsalted butter and stir until the butter is melted and fully combined.
- 10
Incorporate Heavy Cream
Slowly pour in 1 cup of heavy cream while stirring constantly. Be cautious, as the mixture will bubble up.
- 11
Add Sea Salt
Remove from heat and stir in 1 tsp of sea salt. Allow the caramel sauce to cool slightly before using.
Assembly
- 12
Layer the Brownies and Caramel
Once the brownies have cooled, drizzle the salted caramel sauce over the top of the brownies, allowing it to soak in slightly.
- 13
Serve
Cut the brownies into squares and serve. Enjoy your family-sized salted caramel brownie!
