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Ultimate Fudgy Salted Caramel Swirl Brownies

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Make rich, fudgy brownies with a gooey, homemade salted caramel swirl. This no-fail recipe delivers bakery-style chocolate caramel squares perfect for satisfying dessert cravings.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1 cup prepared soft caramel candies or thick caramel sauce
  • Flaky sea salt, for topping

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×13 inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on the sides for easy removal. Lightly grease the paper.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the melted butter and granulated sugar until well combined.
  3. Whisk in the eggs one at a time until the mixture is smooth. Stir in the vanilla extract.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, salt, and baking powder.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing only until just combined. Do not overmix. Fold in the chocolate chips.
  6. Pour half of the brownie batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
  7. If using soft caramel candies, place them evenly over the batter. If using thick caramel sauce, drizzle half of it over the batter layer.
  8. Gently spread the remaining brownie batter over the caramel layer. Drizzle the remaining caramel sauce (if using sauce) or dot with any remaining candies.
  9. Use a knife or skewer to gently swirl the caramel into the top layer of the batter to create ribbons.
  10. Bake for 28 to 35 minutes. The edges should look set, and a toothpick inserted near the center should come out with moist, fudgy crumbs attached, not wet batter.
  11. Remove the pan from the oven and immediately sprinkle the top lightly with flaky sea salt.
  12. Let the brownies cool completely in the pan on a wire rack. Cooling is important for clean slices.
  13. Once cool, use the parchment paper overhang to lift the brownies out of the pan. Cut into squares.

Notes

  • For the fudgiest texture, do not overbake. Check for doneness early.
  • If you want a true Millionaire Brownie style, create a thin shortbread crust layer before adding the first layer of brownie batter.
  • If your caramel is too stiff to swirl, warm it slightly in the microwave for 10-15 seconds.

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