Caramel Brownies Recipe

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5

12 reviews
Excellent
  • Prep Time

    15 mins

  • Cook Time

    25 mins

  • Total Time

    40 mins

  • Servings

    8 servings

  • Calories

    442 kcal

  • Course

    Dessert

  • Cuisine

    American

Caramel Brownies Recipe

Caramel Brownies combine a rich chocolate batter with a smooth caramel swirl, creating a fudgy and sweet dessert. The brownies have set edges and a moist, tender center, balanced by the gooey caramel topping. This recipe uses both granulated and brown sugar for depth of flavor, and swirling the caramel over the batter adds a visually appealing and flavorful touch. Baking until just set ensures the best texture without overcooking.

Description

The Caramel Brownies Recipe features a chocolate and butter base melted together, then mixed with sugars, eggs, and flour to form a smooth batter. The caramel sauce is poured over the brownie batter and gently swirled before baking. The brownies bake at 350°F until the edges are firm and the center is slightly soft, which preserves their moist and chewy texture. The interplay between chocolate and caramel creates a satisfying contrast of flavors and textures.

This dessert is best enjoyed after cooling completely, which allows the brownies to set for clean slicing. They can be served on their own or with vanilla ice cream and extra caramel sauce for added richness. Chopped pecans can be added to the batter for a nutty variation.

Careful mixing ensures all sugar and flour are fully incorporated, enhancing crumb structure. Avoid overbaking by checking at 20 minutes for set edges and a soft center. Homemade caramel from melted caramels mixed with evaporated milk works well in this recipe for a homemade touch.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 1 tick butter unsalted
  • 8 oz semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 3 egg
  • 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup caramel sauce

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350F. Coat an 8x8 baking pan with cooking spray and line with parchment paper. 
  2. Melt butter and chocolate in a microwave safe bowl. Stir every 15 seconds to make sure it won't burn. 
  3. Add in granulated sugar and brown sugar and mix very well. 
  4. Add in eggs and mix well. 
  5. Add flour and stir well until no lumps left. 
  6. Pour the batter into the baking pan. 
  7. Pour the caramel sauce over the batter and swirl using a knife. 
  8. Bake for about 23-25 minutes until the edges are set and the center is almost done. 
  9. Let the brownies cool completely before slicing.

Notes

  • Mix the batter thoroughly to fully integrate sugars and flour for even texture.
  • Check brownies at 20 minutes to avoid overbaking; look for set edges and a slightly soft center.
  • Add 1/2 cup chopped pecans to the batter for caramel pecan brownies variation.
  • Serve cooled brownies with vanilla ice cream and additional caramel sauce for extra indulgence.
  • To make caramel sauce, melt caramel candies with evaporated milk over medium heat, stirring until smooth before swirling over batter.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 442kcal (22%) Carbohydrates 52g (17%) Protein 5g (10%) Fat 24g (37%) Saturated Fat 14g (70%) Cholesterol 94mg (31%) Sodium 79mg (3%) Potassium 217mg (5%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 30g (60%) Vitamin A 469IU (9%) Calcium 45mg (5%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 442 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 442kcal 22%
Carbohydrates 52g 17%
Protein 5g 10%
Fat 24g 37%
Saturated Fat 14g 70%
Cholesterol 94mg 31%
Sodium 79mg 3%
Potassium 217mg 5%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 30g 60%
Vitamin A 469IU 9%
Calcium 45mg 5%
Iron 3mg 17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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