Description
Rich chocolate melts into silky caramel, creating irresistible caramel chocolate chip brownies that redefine dessert indulgence. Gooey centers and crisp edges promise pure bliss with each luxurious bite you’ll savor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 sticks (1 cup/226 g) unsalted butter
- 2 cups (400 g) granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup (120 g) all-purpose flour
- 1 cup (100 g) unsweetened cocoa powder
- ¾ cup (180 ml) caramel sauce or dulce de leche (plus extra for drizzling)
- 1 cup (170 g) semi-sweet chocolate chips
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- Sea salt (optional, for sprinkling on top)
Instructions
- Preparation: Preheat oven to 350F (175C) and prepare a 9×13-inch baking pan by lining with parchment paper or generously greasing the surface.
- Butter Base: Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat, then remove from heat and vigorously whisk in sugar until achieving a smooth, glossy consistency.
- Wet Mixture Integration: Allow mixture to cool slightly, then incorporate eggs one at a time, stirring in vanilla extract until well blended.
- Dry Ingredient Combination: In a separate bowl, thoroughly combine flour, cocoa powder, salt, and baking powder, ensuring even distribution of ingredients.
- Batter Formation: Gradually fold dry ingredients into wet mixture, mixing until fully incorporated, then gently fold in chocolate chips.
- Caramel Layering: Spread half the brownie batter into prepared pan, drizzle caramel sauce evenly across surface, and create gentle swirls using a knife or toothpick.
- Final Assembly: Cover with remaining brownie batter, smoothing the top and adding additional caramel swirls if desired.
- Baking Process: Bake for 30-35 minutes, checking doneness by inserting a toothpick that should emerge with a few moist crumbs.
- Serving Preparation: Allow brownies to cool completely, then cut into squares and optionally sprinkle with sea salt for enhanced flavor profile.
Notes
- Melt butter slowly and remove from heat immediately to prevent burning, ensuring a smooth base for your brownie batter.
- Use a light hand when swirling caramel to create beautiful marble-like patterns without overmixing the batter.
- Allow ingredients to reach room temperature before mixing to help them blend more evenly and create a consistent texture.
- Sprinkle sea salt on top after baking to elevate the rich chocolate and caramel flavors, balancing the sweetness perfectly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 13
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg