Salted Caramel Brownie Recipe
Make Salted Caramel Brownie Recipe in just 1h 30m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Brownie Base
Salted Caramel Sauce
Topping
Method
Brownie Base Preparation
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a 9x13 inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- 2
Melt Butter
In a medium saucepan, melt 1 cup of unsalted butter over low heat.
- 3
Mix Sugars
Remove from heat and stir in 1.5 cups of granulated sugar and 0.5 cups 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
Combine Dry Ingredients
In a separate bowl, whisk together 1 cup of all-purpose flour, 0.5 cups of cocoa powder, and 0.5 tsp of salt.
- 6
Combine Mixtures
Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined. Do not overmix.
- 7
Add Chocolate Chips
Fold in 1 cup of semi-sweet chocolate chips.
- 8
Bake the Brownies
Pour the brownie batter into the prepared baking pan and spread evenly. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
Salted Caramel Sauce Preparation
- 9
Make Caramel
In a medium saucepan, heat 1 cup of granulated sugar over medium heat, stirring constantly until melted and golden brown.
- 10
Add Butter
Once the sugar is melted, carefully add 6 tbsp of unsalted butter and stir until melted and combined.
- 11
Add Cream
Slowly pour in 0.5 cups of heavy cream while stirring continuously. Be cautious as the mixture will bubble up.
- 12
Season with Salt
Stir in 1 tsp of sea salt until fully incorporated. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
Assembly
- 13
Layer Brownies and Caramel
Once the brownies have cooled, pour the salted caramel sauce over the top, spreading it evenly.
- 14
Finish with Sea Salt
Sprinkle 1 tsp of sea salt over the caramel layer for an added salty crunch.
- 15
Cut and Serve
Allow the brownies to set for at least 30 minutes before cutting into squares and serving.
