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Gooey Salted Caramel Fudge Brownies

Ultra-fudgy chocolate brownies swirled with homemade salted caramel and finished with flaky sea salt for the ultimate indulgent treat.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 16 brownies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Indulgent
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Salted Caramel
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 6 tbsp unsalted butter room temperature
  • 0.5 cup heavy cream room temperature
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp flaky sea salt plus extra for topping
Brownie Batter
  • 1 cup unsalted butter
  • 8 oz bittersweet chocolate chopped
  • 1.5 cups granulated sugar
  • 0.5 cup brown sugar packed
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 tbsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 0.5 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 0.5 tsp salt

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Baking pan (9x13)
  • Saucepan
  • Whisk

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Line 9x13 pan with parchment.
  2. Make caramel: Melt sugar to amber, add butter, then cream. Stir in vanilla and salt. Cool slightly.
  3. Melt butter and chocolate. Whisk in sugars, eggs, and vanilla.
  4. Fold in sifted flour, cocoa, and salt.
  5. Layer batter and caramel in pan, swirl gently.
  6. Bake 35-40 minutes until edges set but center gooey.
  7. Sprinkle with sea salt. Cool completely before cutting.

Notes

Underbake for gooey texture. Store airtight up to 4 days or freeze.