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Sweet and Salty Brownies
These Sweet and Salty Brownies will finally end your search for the ultimate fudgy brownie recipe. A simple homemade salted caramel is baked right into the brownies, leaving them extra rich and decadent. A sprinkle of flaked sea salt on top is the perfect garnish!
👥 30 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 50 min⏳ Prep: 20 min🔥 Cook: 30 min👤 Shelly📖 cookiesandcups
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- saucepan
- whisk
- pan
- oven
- bowl
- spatula
📝 Preparation Steps
1
Caramel Filling
2
In a medium saucepan combine sugar, corn syrup and water, stirring together. Cook on medium high heat until candy thermometer reads 350°F OR until mixture turns a dark amber color, about ⏱️ 8 minutes.
3
Remove from heat and stir in heavy cream (it will bubble up) and the sea salt. Whisk in the sour cream and set aside to cool.
4
Brownies
5
Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a 9×13 pan with foil or parchment paper and coat with nonstick spray, set aside.
6
In a large bowl whisk together flour, salt and cocoa powder. Set aside.
cocoa powder2 tablespoons
7
Over a double boiler melt together the dark chocolate and butter, stirring occasionally until melted.
dark chocolate, coarsely chopped12 ozbutter1 cup
8
Remove from heat. Whisk in both the sugars until combined.
9
Next whisk in eggs and vanilla until JUST combined.
eggs5vanilla2 teaspoons
10
Pour the chocolate mixture into the flour mixture and fold in with a spatula. Mix until just incorporated.
11
Pour half the batter into the prepared pan.
12
Drizzle 3/4 cup of the caramel on top of the brownie batter. Gently spread the caramel over the brownie batter with an offset spatula about, leaving about an inch at the edges to prevent the caramel from burning on the edges of the brownies. Pour the remaining batter over the caramel and spread evenly making sure it covers the caramel layer. Drizzle 1/4 cup caramel on top and lightly swirl into the batter. *See note.
13
Bake for ⏱️ 30 minutes until the centers are set and toothpick comes out mostly clean.
14
Sprinkle brownies immediately with flaked sea salt, if desired.
flaked sea salt1 teaspoonoptional – 2 teaspoons flaked sea salt for garnish
15
Allow brownies to cool completely before cutting.
Nutrition Facts
calories
247 calories
fat Content
13.1 g
serving Size
1 brownie
fiber Content
1.2 g
sugar Content
24.5 g
sodium Content
95.8 mg
protein Content
2.7 g
trans Fat Content
0.1 g
cholesterol Content
53.1 mg
carbohydrate Content
30.6 g
saturated Fat Content
7.7 g
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