Are you ready to experience a dessert that will make your taste buds dance with pure delight? These Salted Caramel Fudge Brownies are not just a treat – they're a decadent journey of rich chocolate, gooey caramel, and irresistible flavor that will transform your ordinary baking routine into an extraordinary culinary adventure. Imagine cutting into a perfectly fudgy brownie with mesmerizing caramel swirls that promise to melt in your mouth and leave you craving every single bite!
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 30 mins
Total Time: 45 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 16 servings
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 2 cups sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup salted caramel sauce
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9x13 inch baking pan with parchment paper, allowing excess paper to hang over the sides for easy removal.
- In a large microwave-safe bowl, melt the unsalted butter completely. Add sugar and whisk until well combined and slightly smooth.
- Add eggs one at a time, whisking thoroughly after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract until mixture is smooth and glossy.
- Sift together all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, and salt directly into the wet ingredients. Gently fold until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
- Pour half the brownie batter into the prepared baking pan, spreading evenly with a spatula.
- Drizzle half of the salted caramel sauce over the first layer of batter, creating a swirled pattern.
- Pour remaining brownie batter on top, smoothing the surface carefully.
- Add remaining salted caramel sauce, creating additional swirls. Sprinkle chocolate chips evenly across the top.
- Bake in preheated oven for 28-32 minutes. Check doneness by inserting a toothpick - it should come out with a few moist crumbs.
- Remove from oven and let cool completely in the pan for at least 2 hours before cutting into 16 squares.
- For best results, refrigerate for 1 hour before serving to allow brownies to set firmly.
Tips
- Use room temperature eggs for smoother batter integration and more consistent texture.
- Don't overmix the batter - this can lead to tough, dense brownies instead of soft, fudgy ones.
- For the most intense chocolate flavor, use high-quality cocoa powder.
- Allow brownies to cool completely before cutting to ensure clean, precise squares.
- If you want extra caramel intensity, use a homemade salted caramel sauce for deeper flavor.
- Store brownies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or refrigerate for up to a week.
- For an extra decadent touch, serve slightly warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 380kcal
Carbohydrates: 45g
Protein: 5g
Fat: 22g
Saturated Fat: 13g
Cholesterol: 105mg
