Description
Rich, fudgy, and packed with a molten swirl of buttery caramel, these Caramel Brownies deliver the perfect contrast of chewy edges and gooey centers. Easy to prepare yet indulgent enough to impress, this recipe is a crowd favorite whether served warm with ice cream or chilled for dense, chocolatey bites.
Ingredients
0.5 cup unsalted butter
1 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
0.33 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
0.5 cup all-purpose flour
0.25 teaspoon salt
0.25 teaspoon baking powder
0.5 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
25 soft caramels
2 tablespoons heavy cream
optional flaky sea salt
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8-inch square pan with parchment paper and lightly grease it.
2. In a microwave-safe bowl or double boiler, melt the butter and chocolate chips until smooth. Let cool slightly.
3. In a large mixing bowl, whisk sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract until light and frothy.
4. Stir in cocoa powder, then add flour, baking powder, and salt. Mix until just combined.
5. In a small saucepan or microwave, melt caramels with heavy cream until smooth. Let cool slightly.
6. Pour half the brownie batter into the pan and spread evenly. Drizzle or dollop half the caramel.
7. Add the rest of the brownie batter on top and smooth it out. Drizzle remaining caramel over top and swirl gently.
8. Bake for 30–35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out with moist crumbs.
9. Let brownies cool in the pan for at least 1 hour. For clean slices, chill for 30 minutes before cutting.
Notes
Use room temperature eggs for better texture and rise.
Let caramel cool before layering to avoid it sinking to the bottom.
Don’t skip lining your pan—it makes cleanup and slicing so much easier.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 105mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: brownies, caramel brownies, chocolate dessert