Description
Delicious brownies topped with a rich caramel swirl. Perfect for any occasion!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup (115 g) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup (75 g) unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup (65 g) all-purpose flour
- 1/4 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup (115 g) unsalted butter, for caramel
- 1 cup (220 g) dark brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) heavy cream
- 1 tsp sea salt
- 1/2 cup (60 g) toasted walnuts, chopped (optional)
- 1/4 cup (45 g) dark chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch pan, lining it with parchment paper for easy removal.
- In a medium saucepan, melt 1/2 cup unsalted butter and stir in 1 cup dark brown sugar over medium heat until bubbling for 3–4 minutes. Slowly whisk in 1/2 cup heavy cream and 1 tsp sea salt, then remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together 1/2 cup melted unsalted butter, 1 cup granulated sugar, and 2 eggs until light and glossy. Add 1 tsp pure vanilla extract.
- Sift 3/4 cup cocoa powder, 1/2 cup flour, 1/4 tsp baking powder, and 1/4 tsp salt over the wet mixture and fold gently until just combined.
- If desired, fold in toasted walnuts and dark chocolate chips.
- Spread the brownie batter evenly in the prepared pan, drizzle the warm caramel over the top, and swirl with a knife.
- Bake for 30–35 minutes until the edges are set, then let cool completely in the pan before slicing into squares.
Notes
- This recipe can be customized with your favorite nuts or chocolates.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 60mg