Description
Decadent caramel chocolate chunk brownies featuring a rich cocoa base studded with melty chocolate chunks and swirls of luscious caramel sauce. These fudgy brownies are perfect for indulgent dessert lovers, finished with an optional sprinkle of sea salt flakes to enhance the complex sweet and salty flavors.
Ingredients
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Brownie Batter
- 1 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 cups sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup cocoa powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup chocolate chunks
Caramel Topping
- 1 cup caramel sauce
- Sea salt flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking pan with parchment paper to prevent sticking and help with easy removal of the brownies.
- Combine butter and sugar: In a large mixing bowl, whisk the melted unsalted butter with sugar until the mixture is smooth and well blended.
- Add eggs and vanilla: Stir the eggs and vanilla extract into the butter-sugar mixture until fully incorporated and smooth.
- Incorporate dry ingredients: Sift the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, and salt together to avoid lumps, then gently fold them into the wet ingredients just until combined. Avoid overmixing to keep the brownies tender.
- Fold in chocolate chunks: Gently fold the chocolate chunks evenly throughout the batter, ensuring an even distribution.
- Layer batter and caramel: Spread half of the brownie batter evenly in the prepared pan. Drizzle the caramel sauce evenly over the batter layer.
- Top with remaining batter: Spoon the remaining batter over the caramel layer and smooth the surface with a spatula for even baking.
- Bake: Place the pan in the oven and bake for 25-30 minutes until the edges are set and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
- Add sea salt (optional): Once out of the oven, sprinkle sea salt flakes over the warm brownies to enhance the sweet and salty flavor contrast.
- Cool and serve: Allow the brownies to cool completely in the pan before slicing into 12 squares and serving.
Notes
- Do not overmix the batter after adding flour to keep brownies tender and fudgy.
- Use good quality caramel sauce for the best flavor; homemade or store-bought works well.
- Sea salt flakes are optional but highly recommended for a sophisticated taste balance.
- Ensure brownies cool completely before slicing to prevent them from falling apart.
- You can substitute chocolate chunks with chocolate chips or chunks of your favorite chocolate bar.
