Caramel Brownies Recipe

Rating 5.0
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| Last Updated on May 15, 2024
Chewy, fudgy caramel brownies are balanced with a smooth salty caramel. This caramel brownie recipe features an easy, creamy salted caramel made with sweetened condensed milk.
Utensils Dessert
Globe New American
18
ingredients
8
steps
55
minutes
Giselle is a recipe developer and content creator that loves all things sweet and savory. She runs her own food blog, The Busy Spatula, and her work has been featured on Yahoo!, Marvel Studios and the Kitchn.

Ingredients

Servings:
12
For the Salted Caramel
3 tbsp
unsalted butter
1
14-ounce can sweetened condensed milk
2 tbsp
corn syrup, honey or golden syrup
1 tsp
kosher salt, see notes 1
1 tsp
vanilla extract
For the Caramel Brownies
1
batch of caramel, see above
6 oz
unsalted butter, cut into tablespoons
1/4 cup(s)
canola or vegetable oil
1 cup(s)
dark brown sugar
3/4 cup(s)
granulated sugar
3
extra large eggs
1
extra large egg yolk
1 tbsp
pure vanilla extract
1 cup(s)
all-purpose flour
1 cup(s)
Dutch-processed cocoa powder
1/2 tsp
instant espresso powder
1 tsp
kosher salt, see notes 1
flaky salt, such as Maldon salt
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Directions 8 steps | 55 Minutes

Step 1

Prepare the caramel. In a heavy medium saucepan with a lid over medium heat, add the sweetened condensed milk, corn syrup, unsalted butter and kosher salt. Stir until combined.

Caramel Brownies Recipe: Prepare the caramel.
Step 2

Cook the mixture, continuously stirring gently, for 8 minutes, or until the caramel thickens. 

Caramel Brownies Recipe: Cook the mixture, continuously stirring gently, for 8 minutes, or until the caramel thickens.
Step 3

Take the mixture off of the heat and stir in the vanilla extract. Cover with the lid and set aside. 

Caramel Brownies Recipe: Take the mixture off of the heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
Step 4

Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease and line a 9-inch square baking pan with parchment paper. In a microwave-safe bowl, add the butter, oil, dark brown sugar and granulated sugar. Microwave on high for 30 seconds and stir. Continue to microwave in 15-second intervals and stir until the butter is melted.

Caramel Brownies Recipe: Preheat the oven to 350°F.
Step 5

Stir in the extra-large eggs, egg yolks and vanilla extract.

Caramel Brownies Recipe: Stir in the extra-large eggs, egg yolks and vanilla extract.
Step 6

Add the all-purpose flour, Dutch-processed cocoa powder, instant espresso powder and salt. Stir until just combined. Transfer the batter to the prepared baking pan and smooth out the batter with an offset spatula. 

Caramel Brownies Recipe: Add the all-purpose flour, Dutch-processed cocoa powder, instant espresso powder and salt.
Step 7

Add dollops of the salted caramel to the brownie batter and use a spatula or toothpick to create swirls. Do not create too many swirls as we want pools of caramel in the brownies. Lightly sprinkle the flaky salt over the caramel brownie batter. Bake for 25-30 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with just a few crumbs attached. 

Caramel Brownies Recipe: Add dollops of the salted caramel to the brownie batter and use a spatula or toothpick to create swirls.
Step 8

Let the brownies cool completely on a wire rack before slicing. Serve and enjoy!

Caramel Brownies Recipe: Let the brownies cool completely on a wire rack before slicing.

Notes:

  1. This recipe uses Diamond Crystal kosher salt. Different kosher salt brands have varied crystal sizes and may affect the salinity of the recipe, so adjust accordingly.

Nutrition Per Serving
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CALORIES
462
FAT
24.7 g
PROTEIN
7.2 g
CARBS
57.6 g
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Carmela G.

Carmela

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14 Dec 2023

A chewy brownie recipe. A perfect balance of flavors.

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