Caramel Chocolate Brownies Recipe
These decadent Caramel Chocolate Brownies combine rich, fudgy chocolate brownies with a luscious layer of creamy caramel sauce. Perfectly moist and bursting with chocolate chips, topped with a smooth caramel drizzle, this dessert is an irresistible treat ideal for any chocolate lover.
- Author: lina
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
For the Brownies:
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup chocolate chips (semi-sweet or dark)
For the Caramel Layer:
- 1 cup caramel sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
- Prepare the Brownie Batter: In a medium saucepan over low heat, melt the butter. Remove from heat and let cool slightly. In a large mixing bowl, combine the melted butter and granulated sugar, stirring until well mixed. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla extract. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add these dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring just until combined. Gently fold in the chocolate chips.
- Bake the Brownies: Pour the brownie batter evenly into the prepared baking pan. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs but no wet batter.
- Prepare the Caramel Layer: While the brownies bake, heat the caramel sauce and heavy cream together in a small saucepan over low heat, stirring continuously until smooth and well combined.
- Assemble the Brownies: After removing the brownies from the oven, let them cool for about 10 minutes. Pour the warm caramel sauce evenly over the brownies. Allow the brownies to cool completely in the pan before cutting them into squares.
- Serve: Serve the caramel chocolate brownies plain or with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an extra indulgent experience.
Notes
- Use parchment paper in the pan for easier removal and cleaner edges.
- Do not overbake the brownies to keep them fudgy and moist.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for longer freshness.
- For a homemade caramel sauce, you can melt sugar slowly and mix in cream and butter.
- Adding a sprinkle of sea salt on top of the caramel layer enhances the flavor with a sweet-salty contrast.
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